And he said, thus saith the Lord, make this valley full of ditches. ] In which the allied army lay encamped, that they might be ready to receive large quantities of water, sufficient for the whole army and cattle, when it came.
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Elisha said, "As surely as the Lord All-Powerful lives, whom I serve, I tell you the truth. I wouldn't even look at you or notice you if Jehoshaphat king of Judah were not here. I respect him.
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Now bring me someone who plays the harp." While the harp was being played, the Lord gave Elisha power.
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Then Elisha said, "The Lord says to dig holes in the valley.
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The Lord says you won't see wind or rain, but the valley will be filled with water. Then you, your cattle, and your other animals can drink.
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This is easy for the Lord to do; he will also hand Moab over to you.