2 Kings 3:15 Parallel Translations

NASB:

GWT:

But get me someone to play some music." While the musician was playing, the LORD's power came over Elisha.(GOD'S WORD®)

KJV:

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:

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

BBE:

But now, get me a player of music, and it will come about that while the man is playing, the hand of the Lord will come on me and I will give you the word of the Lord: and they got a player of music, and while the man was playing, the hand of the Lord was on him.

DBY:

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

ERV:

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

JPS:

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

WBS:

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

WEB:

But now bring me a minstrel." It happened, when the minstrel played, that the hand of Yahweh came on him.

YLT:

and now, bring to me a minstrel; and it hath been, at the playing of the minstrel, that the hand of Jehovah is on him,

2 Kings 3:15 Cross References

XREF:

1 Samuel 16:23 So it came about whenever the evil spirit from God came to Saul, David would take the harp and play it with his hand; and Saul would be refreshed and be well, and the evil spirit would depart from him.

1 Kings 18:46 Then the hand of the LORD was on Elijah, and he girded up his loins and outran Ahab to Jezreel.

1 Chronicles 25:1 Moreover, David and the commanders of the army set apart for the service some of the sons of Asaph and of Heman and of Jeduthun, who were to prophesy with lyres, harps and cymbals; and the number of those who performed their service was:

Ezekiel 1:3 the word of the LORD came expressly to Ezekiel the priest, son of Buzi, in the land of the Chaldeans by the river Chebar; and there the hand of the LORD came upon him.) (NASB ©1995)

Commentaries and Concordances

GSB:

3:15 But now bring me a minstrel. And it came to pass, when the minstrel {l} played, that the hand of the LORD came upon him.
(l) He sang songs to God's glory, and so stirred up the prophets heart to prophecy.

WES:

3:15 Minstrel - One that can sing and play upon a musical instrument. This he requires, that his mind which had been disturbed at the sight of wicked Jehoram, might be composed, and that he might be excited to more fervent prayer whereby he was prepared to receive the prophetic inspiration. Those that desire communion with God must keep their spirits quiet and serene. All hurry of spirit, and all turbulent passions, make us unfit for divine visitations. The hand, and c. - The spirit of prophecy, so called, to note that it was no natural nor acquired virtue inherent in him; but a singular gift of God, given to whom and when he pleased.

MHC:

3:6-19 The king of Israel laments their distress, and the danger they were in. He called these kings together, yet he charges it upon Providence. Thus the foolishness of man perverteth his way, and then his heart fretteth against the Lord, Pr 19:3. It was well that Jehoshaphat inquired of the Lord now, but it had been much better if he had done it before he engaged in this war. Good men sometimes neglect their duty, till necessity and affliction drive them to it. Wicked people often fare the better for the friendship and society of the godly. To try their faith and obedience, Elisha bids them make the valley full of pits to receive water. Those who expect God's blessings, must dig pools for the rain to fill, as in the valley of Baca, and thus make even that a well, Ps 84:6. We need not inquire whence the water came. God is not tied to second causes. They that sincerely seek for the dew of God's grace, shall have it, and by it be made more than conquerors.

CONC:

Bring Elisha Fetch Got Harpist Minstrel Music Pass Played Player Playing Power

Elisha Hand Music Played Player Playing Power Word

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