2 Kings 3:15

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

King James Version

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Other Translations for 2 Kings 3:15

BSB

But now, bring me a harpist." And while the harpist played, the hand of the LORD came upon Elisha

AKJV

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

CPDV

But now, bring a musician to me." And while the musician was playing, the hand of the Lord fell upon him, and he said:

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.

NHEB

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

SMT

And now take to me a player on an instrument And it was when the player played, and the hand of Jehovah will be upon him.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 2 Kings 3:15

ButnowbringH3947VerbmeaminstrelH5059VerbAnditcametopasswhentheminstrelH5059Verb playedH5059VerbthatthehandH3027Noun FeminineoftheLORDH3068Proper Namecameuponhim

Commentary for 2 Kings 3:15

Please note: this is not Scripture

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of 2 Kings 3:15

Summary

Musician's performance enables divine power manifestation

Place

Elisha's location

Event

Divine inspiration comes upon prophet

Estimated Time Period

c. 850 BC