2 Kings 3:8

And he said, Which way shall we go up? And he answered, The way through the wilderness of Edom.

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Other Translations for 2 Kings 3:8

BSB

Then he asked, "Which way shall we go up?" "By way of the Desert of Edom," replied Joram.

AKJV

And he said, Which way shall we go up? And he answered, The way through the wilderness of Edom.

CPDV

And he said, "Along which way shall we ascend?" So he responded, "Along the desert of Idumea."

ERV

And he said, Which way shall we go up? And he answered, The way of the wilderness of Edom.

NHEB

He said, "Which way shall we go up?" He answered, "The way of the wilderness of Edom."

SMT

And he will say, Where the way we shall go up? And he will say, The way of the desert of Edom.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 2 Kings 3:8

AndhesaidH559VerbWhichwayH1870Noun MasculineshallwegoupH5927VerbAndheansweredH559VerbThewayH1870Noun MasculinethroughthewildernessH4057Noun MasculineofEdomH123Proper Name Masculine

Commentary for 2 Kings 3:8

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

Overview of 2 Kings 3:8

Summary

Allied kings plan military campaign route choice

Place

Samaria region

Event

Kings plan approach through Edom

Estimated Time Period

c. 850 BC