2 Kings 3:11 
Context| NET © | Jehoshaphat asked, “Is there no prophet of the Lord here that we might seek the Lord’s direction?” 1 One of the servants of the king of Israel answered, “Elisha son of Shapat is here; he used to be Elijah’s servant.” 2 |
| NIV © | But Jehoshaphat asked, "Is there no prophet of the LORD here, that we may enquire of the LORD through him?" An officer of the king of Israel answered, "Elisha son of Shaphat is here. He used to pour water on the hands of Elijah." |
| NASB © | But Jehoshaphat said, "Is there not a prophet of the LORD here, that we may inquire of the LORD by him?" And one of the king of Israel’s servants answered and said, "Elisha the son of Shaphat is here, who used to pour water on the hands of Elijah." |
| NLT © | But King Jehoshaphat of Judah asked, "Is there no prophet of the LORD with us? If there is, we can ask the LORD what to do." One of King Joram’s officers replied, "Elisha son of Shaphat is here. He used to be Elijah’s personal assistant." |
| MSG © | But Jehoshaphat said, "Isn't there a prophet of GOD anywhere around through whom we can consult GOD?" One of the servants of the king of Israel said, "Elisha son of Shaphat is around somewhere--the one who was Elijah's right-hand man." |
| BBE © | But Jehoshaphat said, Is there no prophet of the Lord here, through whom we may get directions from the Lord? And one of the king of Israel’s men said in answer, Elisha, the son of Shaphat, is here, who was servant to Elijah. |
| NRSV © | But Jehoshaphat said, "Is there no prophet of the LORD here, through whom we may inquire of the LORD?" Then one of the servants of the king of Israel answered, "Elisha son of Shaphat, who used to pour water on the hands of Elijah, is here." |
| NKJV © | But Jehoshaphat said, " Is there no prophet of the LORD here, that we may inquire of the LORD by him?" So one of the servants of the king of Israel answered and said, "Elisha the son of Shaphat is here, who poured water on the hands of Elijah." |
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| NASB © | But Jehoshaphat <03092> said <0559> , "Is there <0369> not a prophet <05030> of the LORD <03068> here <06311> , that we may inquire <01875> of the LORD <03068> by him?" And one <0259> of the king <04428> of Israel's <03478> servants <05650> answered <06030> and said <0559> , "Elisha <0477> the son <01121> of Shaphat <08202> is here <06311> , who <0834> used to pour <03332> water <04325> on the hands <03027> of Elijah ."<0452> |
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| LXXM | hliou {N-PRI} |
| NET © [draft] ITL | Jehoshaphat <03092> asked <0559> , “Is there no <0369> prophet <05030> of the Lord <03068> here <06311> that we might seek <01875> the <0853> Lord’s <03068> direction <06030> ?” One <0259> of the servants <05650> of the king <04428> of Israel <03478> answered <0559> , “Elisha <0477> son <01121> of Shapat <08202> is here <06311> ; he used to be Elijah’s servant.”<0452> |
| NET © | Jehoshaphat asked, “Is there no prophet of the Lord here that we might seek the Lord’s direction?” 1 One of the servants of the king of Israel answered, “Elisha son of Shapat is here; he used to be Elijah’s servant.” 2 |
| NET © Notes |
1 tn Heb “that we might inquire of the 2 tn Heb “who poured water on the hands of Elijah.” This refers to one of the typical tasks of a servant. |
