2 Kings 3:1-16
Jehoram <03088> [Jehoram.]
[Joram.]
did ................................ made <06213> [wrought.]
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father .............. father <01> [but not.]
mother <0517> [and like.]
sacred pillar <04676> [image. Heb. statue. Baal.]
sin <01692> [he cleaved.]
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Israel <03478> [which made.]
turn <05493> [he departed.]
sheep breeder <05349> [a sheepmaster.]
send as tribute <07725> [rendered.]
male lambs <03733> [lambs.]
assembled <06485> [A.M. 3109. B.C. 895. numbered.]
<03212> [wilt thou go.]
Desert ... Edom <0123 04057> [the wilderness of Edom.]
The wilderness of Edom was probably the same as that of Zin or Kadesh, through which the children of Israel passed; extending southward from the Dead Sea, to the eastern branch of the Red Sea. See Note on Nu 13:21.
Edom <0123> [Edom.]
water <04325> [no water.]
<07272> [that followed them. Heb. at their feet.]
<03068> [the Lord.]
prophet <05030> [Is there not here.]
seek <01875> [that we may.]
That is, was his constant and confidential servant. Mr. Hanway, speaking of a Persian supper, says, "Supper being now brought in, a servant presented a basin of water, and a napkin hung over his shoulders; he went to every one in the company, and poured water on their hands to wash."
<01697> [The word.]
Israel <03478> [Israel.]
<03212> [What.]
<03212> [get.]
prophets ..... prophets <05030> [the prophets.]
Lord <03068> [Nay.]
Lord <03068> [As the Lord.]
<05375> [I regard.]
acknowledge <05027> [I would not look.]
get .... musician .... musician ..... energized him <03947 05059> [bring me.]
This was evidently intended to soothe and tranquillize the prophet's mind, which had been agitated and discomposed with holy indignation by the presence of the idolatrous king, and the recollection of his abomination. The soothing influence of music is generally acknowledged in every civilized nation.
energized <03027> [the hand.]
Make ...... valley <06213 05158> [Make this valley.]
