2 Kings 3:11

King James Version

¹¹But Jehoshaphat said, Is there not here a prophet of the Lord, that we may enquire of the Lord by him? And one of the king of Israel's servants answered and said, Here is Elisha the son of Shaphat, which poured water on the hands of Elijah.

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2 Kings 3:11

English Standard Version

¹¹^(A)And Jehoshaphat said, “Is there no prophet of the Lord here, through whom we may inquire of the Lord?” Then one of the king of Israel's servants answered, ^(B)“Elisha the son of Shaphat is here, ^(C)who poured water on the hands of Elijah.”

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2 Kings 3:11

New International Version

¹¹But Jehoshaphat asked, “Is there no prophet of the Lord here, through whom we may inquire^(A) of the Lord?”

An officer of the king of Israel answered, “Elisha^(B) son of Shaphat is here. He used to pour water on the hands of Elijah.^[a]^(C)”

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2 Kings 3:11 That is, he was Elijah’s personal servant.

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