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Mar 4, 2019 · And he said, “Thus says the LORD: ‘Make this valley full of ditches.’” (2 Kings 3:16) This was an unusual word from God in an unusual situation. The armies of Israel, Judah, and Edom were stuck in the hot desert and dying of thirst.
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).
God, by him, gave them assurance that the issue of the present distress would be comfortable and glorious. (1.) They should speedily be supplied with water, 2 Kings 3:16; 2 Kings 3:17. To try their faith and obedience, he bids them make the valley full of ditches to receive the water.
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.
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.’…
The Valley Full of Ditches. 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.
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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.’.
