Read 2 Kings 3.1-12. In 3.1-27: The independence of Moab. In verse 1: The information here is about the beginning of Jehoram's reign disagrees with that of 1.17. The two verses maybe based on two distinct chronologies. In verse 2: A pillar was often used, much as an idol would be, as a symbol for god in worship. In verse 3: The sin of Jeroboam was the two shrines at Dan and Bethel (1 Kings 12.25-33). In verse 4: Moab was the country across the Dead Sea from Israel. the lambs and wool that King Mesha sent to Israel were the yearly payment of tribute of a subject state to its overlord. In verse 8: Edom was east of Judah and south of Moab. It was apparently controlled at this time by Judah. Jehoram plans to attack Moab from the south. In verse 11: As in 1 Kings 22.7, it is the righteous King Jehoshaphat of Judah who asks for a prophet of the Lord. To inquire is a technical term for divination or seeking an oracle from god. Elisha is here recognized as Elijah's servant who used to pour water on his hands. Comments or Questions..
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