2 Kings 3:22

And they rose up early in the morning, and the sun shone upon the water, and the Moabites saw the water on the other side as red as blood:

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Other Translations for 2 Kings 3:22

BSB
When they got up early in the morning, the sun was shining on the water, and it looked as red as blood to the Moabites across the way.
AKJV
And they rose up early in the morning, and the sun shone on the water, and the Moabites saw the water on the other side as red as blood:
CPDV
And rising up in early morning, and when the sun was now rising before the waters, the Moabites saw the waters opposite them, which were red like blood.
ERV
And they rose up early in the morning, and the sun shone upon the water, and the Moabites saw the water over against them as red as blood:
NHEB
They rose up early in the morning, and the sun shone on the water, and the Moabites saw the water over against them as red as blood.
SMT
And they will rise early in the morning, and the sun rose upon the waters and Moab will see from opposite the waters red as blood:

Commentary for 2 Kings 3:22

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Overview of 2 Kings 3:22
Summary
Sunlight reflects water, appearing blood-red
Place
Moab border
Event
Water resembles blood to observers
Estimated Time Period
c. 850 BC
Category
Narrative