2 Raja-raja 3:9-11

3:9 So the kings of Israel, Judah, and Edom ¹  set out together. They wandered around on the road for seven days and finally ran out of water for the men and animals they had with them. 3:10 The king of Israel said, “Oh no! ²  Certainly the Lord has summoned these three kings so that he can hand them over to the king of Moab!” 3:11 Jehoshaphat asked, “Is there no prophet of the Lord here that we might seek the Lord’s direction?” ³  One of the servants of the king of Israel answered, “Elisha son of Shapat is here; he used to be Elijah’s servant.” ⁴ 

[3:9]  ¹ tn Heb “the king of Israel and the king of Judah and the king of Edom.”

[3:10]  ² tn Or “ah.”

[3:11]  ³ tn Heb “that we might inquire of the Lord through him?”

[3:11]  ⁴ tn Heb “who poured water on the hands of Elijah.” This refers to one of the typical tasks of a servant.