But now bring me a minstrel. And it came to pass, when the minstrel played, that the hand of the LORD came upon him.
But now bring me a musician. And when the musician played, the power of the LORD came upon him.
The writer is showing how music helped the prophet Elisha receive God's message and power.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative of 2 Kings 3, the prophet Elisha is consulted by the kings of Israel, Judah, and Edom during a military campaign against Moab, as they seek divine guidance for their battle strategy. Elisha, feeling disturbed by the presence of an unfaithful king, requests a minstrel to play music, which was a cultural practice in ancient Israel to help prophets focus and receive God's revelation amidst emotional turmoil. As the music played, Elisha experienced the "hand of the LORD," signifying God's empowering presence that enabled him to prophesy accurately.
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