New International VersionSo at that time King Joram set out from Samaria and mobilized all Israel.
New Living TranslationSo King Joram promptly mustered the army of Israel and marched from Samaria.
English Standard VersionSo King Jehoram marched out of Samaria at that time and mustered all Israel.
Berean Standard BibleSo at that time King Jehoram set out from Samaria and mobilized all Israel.
King James BibleAnd king Jehoram went out of Samaria the same time, and numbered all Israel.
New King James VersionSo King Jehoram went out of Samaria at that time and mustered all Israel.
New American Standard BibleSo King Jehoram left Samaria for battle at that time and mustered all Israel.
NASB 1995And King Jehoram went out of Samaria at that time and mustered all Israel.
NASB 1977And King Jehoram went out of Samaria at that time and mustered all Israel.
Legacy Standard BibleAnd King Jehoram went out of Samaria at that time and mustered all Israel.
Amplified BibleSo King Jehoram left Samaria at that time and assembled all [the fighting men of] Israel.
Christian Standard BibleSo King Joram marched out from Samaria at that time and mobilized all Israel.
Holman Christian Standard BibleSo King Joram marched out from Samaria at that time and mobilized all Israel.
American Standard VersionAnd king Jehoram went out of Samaria at that time, and mustered all Israel.
Contemporary English VersionOne day, Joram left Samaria and called together Israel's army.
English Revised VersionAnd king Jehoram went out of Samaria at that time, and mustered all Israel.
GOD'S WORD® TranslationKing Joram immediately left Samaria to prepare Israel's army for war.
Good News TranslationAt once King Joram left Samaria and gathered all his troops.
International Standard VersionSo king Jehoram left Samaria at that time and mustered the entire army of Israel.
NET BibleAt that time King Jehoram left Samaria and assembled all Israel for war.
New Heart English BibleKing Jehoram went out of Samaria at that time, and mustered all Israel.
Webster's Bible TranslationAnd king Jehoram went out of Samaria the same time, and numbered all Israel. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleSo at that time King Jehoram set out from Samaria and mobilized all Israel.
World English BibleKing Jehoram went out of Samaria at that time, and mustered all Israel. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd King Jehoram goes out from Samaria in that day, and inspects all Israel,
Young's Literal Translation And king Jehoram goeth out in that day from Samaria, and inspecteth all Israel,
Smith's Literal TranslationAnd king Jehoram will go forth in that day out of Shomeron, and he will review all Israel. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd king Joram went out that day from Samaria, and mustered all Israel.
Catholic Public Domain VersionTherefore, king Joram departed on that day from Samaria, and he took a count of all of Israel.
New American BibleKing Joram set out from Samaria and mustered all Israel.
New Revised Standard VersionSo King Jehoram marched out of Samaria at that time and mustered all Israel. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd King Joram went out of Samaria at the same time and numbered all Israel.
Peshitta Holy Bible TranslatedAnd King Yoram went out in that day from Samaria and he numbered all Israel. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And king Jehoram went out of Samaria at that time, and mustered all Israel.
Brenton Septuagint TranslationAnd king Joram went forth in that day out of Samaria, and numbered Israel.
Additional Translations ... Audio Bible
Context Joram Overcomes Moab's Rebellion… 5But after the death of Ahab, the king of Moab rebelled against the king of Israel. 6So at thattimeKingJehoramset outfrom Samariaand mobilizedallIsrael.7And he sent a message to Jehoshaphat king of Judah: “The king of Moab has rebelled against me. Will you go with me to fight against Moab?” “I will go,” replied Jehoshaphat. “I am like you, my people are your people, and my horses are your horses.”…
Cross References 1 Kings 22:4So he asked Jehoshaphat, “Will you go with me to fight against Ramoth-gilead?” Jehoshaphat answered the king of Israel, “I am as you are, my people are your people, and my horses are your horses.”
2 Kings 3:7-8And he sent a message to Jehoshaphat king of Judah: “The king of Moab has rebelled against me. Will you go with me to fight against Moab?” “I will go,” replied Jehoshaphat. “I am as you are, my people are your people, and my horses are your horses.” / Then he asked, “Which way shall we go up?” “By way of the Desert of Edom,” replied Joram.
1 Kings 22:29So the king of Israel and Jehoshaphat king of Judah went up to Ramoth-gilead.
2 Chronicles 18:3Ahab king of Israel asked Jehoshaphat king of Judah, “Will you go with me against Ramoth-gilead?” And Jehoshaphat replied, “I am as you are, and my people are your people; we will join you in the war.”
2 Kings 1:1After the death of Ahab, Moab rebelled against Israel.
2 Kings 8:20-22In the days of Jehoram, Edom rebelled against the hand of Judah and appointed their own king. / So Jehoram crossed over to Zair with all his chariots. When the Edomites surrounded him and his chariot commanders, he rose up and attacked by night. His troops, however, fled to their homes. / So to this day Edom has been in rebellion against the hand of Judah. Likewise, Libnah rebelled at the same time.
2 Kings 13:20And Elisha died and was buried. Now the Moabite raiders used to come into the land every spring.
2 Kings 14:7Amaziah struck down 10,000 Edomites in the Valley of Salt. He took Sela in battle and called it Joktheel, which is its name to this very day.
2 Samuel 8:2David also defeated the Moabites, made them lie down on the ground, and measured them off with a cord. He measured off with two lengths those to be put to death, and with one length those to be spared. So the Moabites became subject to David and brought him tribute.
Judges 3:12-30Once again the Israelites did evil in the sight of the LORD. So He gave Eglon king of Moab power over Israel, because they had done evil in the sight of the LORD. / After enlisting the Ammonites and Amalekites to join forces with him, Eglon attacked and defeated Israel, taking possession of the City of Palms. / The Israelites served Eglon king of Moab eighteen years. ...
Isaiah 16:6-7We have heard of Moab’s pomposity, his exceeding pride and conceit, his overflowing arrogance. But his boasting is empty. / Therefore let Moab wail; let them wail together for Moab. Moan for the raisin cakes of Kir-hareseth, you who are utterly stricken.
Jeremiah 48:1-2Concerning Moab, this is what the LORD of Hosts, the God of Israel, says: “Woe to Nebo, for it will be devastated. Kiriathaim will be captured and disgraced; the fortress will be shattered and dismantled. / There is no longer praise for Moab; in Heshbon they devise evil against her: ‘Come, let us cut her off from nationhood.’ You too, O people of Madmen, will be silenced; the sword will pursue you.
Amos 2:1-3This is what the LORD says: “For three transgressions of Moab, even four, I will not revoke My judgment, because he burned to lime the bones of Edom’s king. / So I will send fire against Moab to consume the citadels of Kerioth. Moab will die in tumult, amid war cries and the sound of the ram’s horn. / I will cut off the ruler of Moab and kill all the officials with him,” says the LORD.
Matthew 5:9Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God.
Romans 12:18If it is possible on your part, live at peace with everyone.
Treasury of Scripture And king Jehoram went out of Samaria the same time, and numbered all Israel. A. 1 Samuel 11:8 And when he numbered them in Bezek, the children of Israel were three hundred thousand, and the men of Judah thirty thousand. 1 Samuel 15:4 And Saul gathered the people together, and numbered them in Telaim, two hundred thousand footmen, and ten thousand men of Judah. 2 Samuel 24:1 And again the anger of the LORD was kindled against Israel, and he moved David against them to say, Go, number Israel and Judah. Jump to Previous FightingInspectedInspectethIsraelJehoramJeho'ramJoramMarchedMobilizedMusteredNumberedOrderSamariaSama'riaTimeTogetherJump to Next FightingInspectedInspectethIsraelJehoramJeho'ramJoramMarchedMobilizedMusteredNumberedOrderSamariaSama'riaTimeTogether2 Kings 3 1.Jehoram's reign4.Mesha rebels6.Jehoram, with Jehoshaphat, and the king of Edom, being distressed for want of water,13.by Elisha obtains water, and promise of victory21.The Moabites, deceived by the colour of the water, coming to spoil, are overcome26.The king of Moab sacrifices his son, and raises the siegeSo at that timeThis phrase indicates a specific period during the reign of King Jehoram, son of Ahab, in the northern kingdom of Israel. The historical context is crucial here, as it follows the death of Ahab and the transition of power. The time is marked by political instability and religious apostasy, with Israel often turning away from the worship of Yahweh. King Jehoram
Jehoram, also known as Joram, was the ninth king of Israel. He reigned during a tumultuous period marked by the influence of his parents, Ahab and Jezebel, who promoted Baal worship. Jehoram attempted to distance himself from some of their practices, removing the sacred pillar of Baal, yet he did not fully return to the worship of Yahweh. His reign is characterized by military campaigns and alliances, often reflecting the political and religious struggles of the time. set out from Samaria
Samaria was the capital of the northern kingdom of Israel, established by King Omri. It was a significant city both politically and religiously, often associated with idolatry due to the influence of Ahab and Jezebel. The mention of Samaria highlights the centrality of this city in Israel's political and military strategies. Archaeological findings in Samaria reveal its importance and the wealth of the Omride dynasty. and mobilized all Israel
Mobilizing all Israel indicates a call to arms for a united military effort. This reflects the common practice of kings summoning their subjects for war, often in response to external threats or to assert dominance. The unity implied here is significant, as the northern kingdom was often fragmented by internal divisions and external pressures. This mobilization suggests a momentary cohesion under Jehoram's leadership, likely driven by the need to address a pressing military challenge. Persons / Places / Events 1. King JehoramThe son of Ahab and Jezebel, Jehoram was the king of Israel. His reign was marked by a departure from the extreme idolatry of his parents, though he still did evil in the sight of the Lord by clinging to the sins of Jeroboam. 2. SamariaThe capital city of the Northern Kingdom of Israel. It was a significant political and military center during Jehoram's reign. 3. Mobilization of IsraelThis event marks the beginning of a military campaign against Moab, which had rebelled against Israelite control after the death of Ahab. Teaching Points Leadership and LegacyJehoram's leadership was influenced by his heritage. Reflect on how our spiritual and familial legacies impact our decisions and leadership today. Partial ObedienceJehoram removed some idolatry but continued in the sins of Jeroboam. Partial obedience is still disobedience. Consider areas in life where we might be compromising our faith. Unity and AlliancesJehoram sought alliances with Judah and Edom. In our spiritual battles, we should seek unity with fellow believers, understanding the strength found in godly alliances. Preparation for BattleMobilizing Israel was a strategic move. Spiritually, we must be prepared for battles by putting on the full armor of God and being vigilant in prayer. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from 2 Kings 3
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Hosea 7:1 mentions God 'revealing' Israel's guilt--why is there so little historical or archaeological evidence confirming such exposure of wrongdoing at this time?
Isaiah 57:5: Is there credible archaeological evidence that child sacrifice was widespread among Israelites, or is this an exaggerated polemic?(6) The same time.--Literally, in that day; which, in Hebrew, is a much less definite phrase than in English. The time intended is that when the Moabite refusal of tribute was received by Jehoram, who, on his accession, would demand it afresh. Numbered.--Mustered, made a levy of. Verse 6. - And King Jehoram went out of Samaria the same time - literally, the same day - and numbered all Israel; rather, mustered or reviewed ( ἐπεσκέψατο, LXX.) all Israel. "Numbering" was forbidden ( 1 Samuel 24:1), and is not here intended, the verb used being פקד, and not מנה.
Parallel Commentaries ...
Hebrew So at thatהַה֖וּא(ha·hū)Article | Pronoun - third person masculine singular
Strong's 1931:He, self, the same, this, that, as, aretimeבַּיּ֥וֹם(bay·yō·wm)Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3117:A dayKingהַמֶּ֧לֶךְ(ham·me·leḵ)Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 4428:A kingJehoramיְהוֹרָ֛ם(yə·hō·w·rām)Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3088:Jehoram -- 'the LORD is exalted', the name of several Israelitesset outוַיֵּצֵ֞א(way·yê·ṣê)Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 3318:To go, bring, out, direct and proximfrom Samariaמִשֹּׁמְר֑וֹן(miš·šō·mə·rō·wn)Preposition-m | Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 8111:Samaria -- capital of northern kingdom of Israeland mobilizedוַיִּפְקֹ֖ד(way·yip̄·qōḏ)Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 6485:To visit, to oversee, muster, charge, care for, miss, depositallכָּל־(kāl-)Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605:The whole, all, any, everyIsrael.יִשְׂרָאֵֽל׃(yiś·rā·’êl)Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3478:Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc
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