The reign and idolatry of Jehoram, king of Israel, Kg2 3:1-3. Mesha, king of Moab, rebels against Israel, Kg2 3:4, Kg2 3:5. Jehoram, Jehoshaphat, and the king of Edom join against the Moabites, and are brought into great distress for want of water, Kg2 3:6-10. The three kings go to Elisha to inquire of the Lord; who promises them water, and a complete victory, Kg2 3:11-19. Water comes the next morning, and fills the trenches which these kings had made in the valley, Kg2 3:20. The Moabites arm against them; and suppose, when they see the sun shining upon the waters, which look like blood, that the confederate kings have fallen out, and slain each other; and that they have nothing to do but take the spool, Kg2 3:21-23. The Israelites attack and completely rout then, beat down their cities, and mar their land, Kg2 3:24, Kg2 3:25. The king of Moab, having made an unsuccessful attack on the king of Edom, takes his eldest son, and of offers him for a burnt-offering upon the wall; and there is great indignation against Israel, Kg2 3:26, Kg2 3:27.