2 Kings 3:17 - The Scriptures 1998

¹⁷ “For thus said יהוה, ‘You are not going to see wind, nor rain. Yet that wadi is to be filled with water, so that you, your cattle, and your beasts shall drink.’

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

¹⁷ For thus saith the LORD, Ye shall not see wind, neither shall ye see rain; yet that valley shall be filled with water, that ye may drink, both ye, and your cattle, and your beasts.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

¹⁷ For thus says the Lord: You shall not see wind or rain, yet that ravine shall be filled with water, so you, your cattle, and your beasts [of burden] may drink.

American Standard Version (1901)

¹⁷ For thus saith Jehovah, Ye shall not see wind, neither shall ye see rain; yet that valley shall be filled with water, and ye shall drink, both ye and your cattle and your beasts.

Common English Bible

¹⁷ This is what the LORD says: You won’t see any wind or rain, but that valley will be full of water. Then you’ll be able to drink—you, your cattle, and your animals.

Catholic Public Domain Version

¹⁷ For thus says the Lord: You shall not see wind or rain. And yet this channel shall be filled with water. And you shall drink, you and your families, and your beasts of burden.

2 Kings 3:17 Cross References

2 Kings 3:16

And he said, “Thus said יהוה, ‘Make this wadi ditches – ditches.’

Psalm 107:35

He makes a wilderness become a pool of water, And dry land become fountains of waters.

Psalm 84:6

Passing through the valley of weeping, They make it a fountain; The Teacher also covers it with blessings.

Exodus 17:6

“See, I am standing before you there on the rock in Ḥ

Isaiah 48:21

And they did not thirst when He led them through the deserts; He caused waters from a rock to flow for them; He split the rock, and waters gushed out.