2 Kings 3:11

3:11 Jehoshaphat asked, “Is there no prophet of the Lord here that we might seek the Lord’s direction?” One of the servants of the king of Israel answered, “Elisha son of Shapat is here; he used to be Elijah’s servant.”

2 Kings 5:8

5:8 When Elisha the prophet heard that the king had torn his clothes, he sent this message to the king, “Why did you tear your clothes? Send him to me so he may know there is a prophet in Israel.”


tn Heb “that we might inquire of the Lord through him?”

tn Heb “who poured water on the hands of Elijah.” This refers to one of the typical tasks of a servant.

tn Heb “man of God” (also in vv. 15, 20).

tn Heb “Let him come.”