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Feb 27, 2013 · The first part of God’s message as given in verse 16 has been translated in two ways: “Make this valley full of ditches” (NKJV). This emphasises that the armies were to dig the ditches (or pits) and then the Lord would provide the water. “I will fill this valley with pools of water” (NIV).
2 Kings 3:16. ESV And he said, "Thus says the Lord, ‘I will make this dry streambed full of pools.’. NIV and he said, "This is what the Lord says: I will fill this valley with pools of water. NASB And he said, 'This is what the Lord says: ‘Make this valley full of trenches.’.
And while the harpist played, the hand of the LORD came upon Elisha 16 and he said, “This is what the LORD says: ‘Dig this valley full of ditches.’ 17 For the LORD says, ‘You will not see wind or rain, but the valley will be filled with water, and you will drink—you and your cattle and your animals.’…
2 Kings 3:16-17. Make this valley full of ditches — Which may receive the water and retain it, for the use of men and beasts. They that expect God’s blessings, must prepare room for them. Ye shall not see wind — Any of those winds which commonly bring rain.
C.H. Irwwin. 2 Kings 3:16-25. And he said, Thus said the LORD, Make this valley full of ditches. Two troubles had come upon Israel at this time. The kings of Israel, Judah, and Edom were gone forth to battle against the King of Moab. Strife is an evil between nations or individuals.
Verse 2 Kings 3:16. Make this valley full of ditches. — The word נחל nachal may be translated brook, as it is by the Vulgate and Septuagint.
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The Message. 16-19 He then said, “God’s word: Dig ditches all over this valley. Here’s what will happen—you won’t hear the wind, you won’t see the rain, but this valley is going to fill up with water and your army and your animals will drink their fill. This is easy for God to do; he will also hand over Moab to you.
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