2 Kings 3:14
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Kings 3:14 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Kings 3:14 is a verse from the book of 2 Kings in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And Elisha said, As the LORD of hosts liveth, before whom I stand, surely, were it not that I regard the presence of Jeh..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Kings 3:14 — KJV
“And Elisha said, As the LORD of hosts liveth, before whom I stand, surely, were it not that I regard the presence of Jehoshaphat the king of Judah, I would not look toward thee, nor see thee.”
— 2 Kings 3:14 (KJV)
2 Kings 3:14 in Context — About the Book of 2 Kings
2 Kings races through the divided kingdom's final centuries — Elisha's double-portion miracles, kings good and evil, and finally exile to Assyria and Babylon. Yet miracles keep breaking in: floating axe heads, healed lepers, resurrection. God stays powerfully present even in national decline.
Cross-References for 2 Kings 3:14
“And Elijah said, As the LORD of hosts liveth, before whom I stand, I will surely shew myself unto him to day.”
Shares key themes with 2 Kings 3:14: lord, hosts, liveth
“And Elijah the Tishbite, who was of the inhabitants of Gilead, said unto Ahab, As the LORD God of Israel liveth, before whom I stand, there shall not be dew nor rain these years, but according to my word. Elijah: Heb. Elijahu: Gr. Elias”
Shares key themes with 2 Kings 3:14: lord, liveth, before
“And the border went up toward Debir from the valley of Achor, and so northward, looking toward Gilgal, that is before the going up to Adummim, which is on the south side of the river: and the border passed toward the waters of Enshemesh, and the goings out thereof were at Enrogel:”
Shares key themes with 2 Kings 3:14: before, king, look
“Wherefore his servants said unto him, Let there be sought for my lord the king a young virgin: and let her stand before the king, and let her cherish him, and let her lie in thy bosom, that my lord the king may get heat. Let there...: Heb. Let them seek a young...: Heb. a damsel, a virgin cherish...: Heb. be a cherisher unto him”
Shares key themes with 2 Kings 3:14: lord, before, stand
“And the king made of the algum trees terraces to the house of the LORD, and to the king's palace, and harps and psalteries for singers: and there were none such seen before in the land of Judah. terraces: or, stairs: Heb. highways”
Shares key themes with 2 Kings 3:14: lord, before, king
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