2 Kings 3:14-16

Expanded Bible

¹⁴ Elisha said, “As surely as the Lord ·All-Powerful [Almighty; of Heaven’s Armies; ^Tof hosts] lives, ·whom I serve [^Lbefore whom I stand], I wouldn’t even look at you or notice you if Jehoshaphat king of Judah were not here. I ·respect [have regard for] him. ¹⁵ Now bring me someone who plays the ·harp [lyre].”

While the ·harp [lyre] was being played, the ·Lord gave Elisha power [^Lhand of the Lord came upon him]. ¹⁶ Then Elisha said, “·The Lord says to [^TThus says the Lord:] ·dig holes in the valley [make trenches in this valley; or I will fill this valley full of pools].