Devine Scripture

2 Kings 3:15

2 Kings chapter 3 · verse 15 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

But now bring me a minstrel. And it came to pass, when the minstrel played, that the hand of Jehovah came upon him.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

But now bring me a minstrel. And it came to pass, when the minstrel played, that the hand of the Lord came upon him.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

But now bring me a minstrel. And it came to pass, when the minstrel played, that the hand of Jehovah came upon him.

Context

v.14And Elisha said, As Jehovah of hosts liveth, before whom I stand, surely, were it not that I regard the presence of Jehoshaphat the king of Judah, I would not look toward thee, nor see thee.

v.15This passage

v.16And he said, Thus saith Jehovah, Make this valley full of trenches.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • 1 Samuel 10:5

    After that thou shalt come to the hill of God, where is the garrison of the Philistines: and it shall come to pass, when thou art come thither to the city, that thou shalt meet a band of prophets coming down from the high place with a psaltery, and a timbrel, and a pipe, and a harp, before them; and they will be prophesying:

  • Acts 11:21

    And the hand of the Lord was with them: and a great number that believed turned unto the Lord.

  • Ezekiel 3:22

    And the hand of Jehovah was there upon me; and he said unto me, Arise, go forth into the plain, and I will there talk with thee.

  • 1 Chronicles 25:1

    Moreover David and the captains of the host set apart for the service certain of the sons of Asaph, and of Heman, and of Jeduthun, who should prophesy with harps, with psalteries, and with cymbals: and the number of them that did the work according to their service was:

  • Ezekiel 3:14

    So the Spirit lifted me up, and took me away; and I went in bitterness, in the heat of my spirit; and the hand of Jehovah was strong upon me.

  • 1 Samuel 16:23

    And it came to pass, when the evil spirit from God was upon Saul, that David took the harp, and played with his hand: so Saul was refreshed, and was well, and the evil spirit departed from him.