8 "By what route shall we attack?" he asked. "Through the Desert of Edom," he answered.

Other Translations of 2 Kings 3:8

King James Version

8 And he said, Which way shall we go up? And he answered, The way through the wilderness of Edom.

English Standard Version

8 Then he said, "By which way shall we march?" Jehoram answered, "By the way of the wilderness of Edom."

The Message

8 Which route shall we take?" "Through the badlands of Edom."

New King James Version

8 Then he said, "Which way shall we go up?" And he answered, "By way of the Wilderness of Edom."

New Living Translation

8 Then Jehoshaphat asked, "What route will we take?" "We will attack from the wilderness of Edom," Joram replied.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on 2 Kings 3:8

Commentary on 2 Kings 3:6-19

(Read 2 Kings 3:6-19)

The king of Israel laments their distress, and the danger they were in. He called these kings together, yet he charges it upon Providence. Thus the foolishness of man perverteth his way, and then his heart fretteth against the Lord, Psalm 84:6. We need not inquire whence the water came. God is not tied to second causes. They that sincerely seek for the dew of God's grace, shall have it, and by it be made more than conquerors.