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2 Kings 3:20

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
And it came to pass in the morning, when the meat offering was offered, that, behold, there came water by the way of Edom, and the country was filled with water.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

And it happened in the morning, when the grain offering was being presented, that suddenly water came flowing from the direction of Edom, and the whole land was filled with water.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

God miraculously provided water exactly when He promised - right at the time of the morning sacrifice, flooding the dry land from Edom's direction.

📚 Historical Context

This miracle occurred during a military campaign when the kings of Israel, Judah, and Edom had run out of water in the desert while fighting against Moab. The prophet Elisha had promised God would provide water without wind or rain, and it happened precisely as predicted during the regular morning sacrifice time.

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