2 Kings 3:19 net — You will defeat every fortified city and every important city. You must chop down every productive tree, stop up all th…

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"You will defeat every fortified city and every important city. You must chop down every productive tree, stop up all the springs, and cover all the cultivated land with stones.”"

— 2 Kings 3:19, NET Bible

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2 Kings 3 — Context

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and he said,“This is what the LORD has said,‘Make many cisterns in this valley,’

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for this is what the LORD has said,‘You will not feel any wind or see any rain, but this valley will be full of water and you and your cattle and animals will drink.’

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This is an easy task for the LORD; he will also hand Moab over to you.

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You will defeat every fortified city and every important city. You must chop down every productive tree, stop up all the springs, and cover all the cultivated land with stones.”

20

Sure enough, the next morning, at the time of the morning sacrifice, water came flowing down from Edom and filled the land.

21

Now all Moab had heard that the kings were attacking, so everyone old enough to fight was mustered and placed at the border.

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When they got up early the next morning, the sun was shining on the water. To the Moabites, who were some distance away, the water looked red like blood.

2 Kings 3:19 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does 2 Kings 3:19 say?
2 Kings 3:19 in the NET Bible reads: “You will defeat every fortified city and every important city. You must chop down every productive tree, stop up all the springs, and cover all the cultivated land with stones.””
Where is 2 Kings 3:19 in the Bible?
2 Kings 3:19 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Kings, chapter 3, verse 19.
Who wrote 2 Kings?
2 Kings is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Jeremiah). It was written c. 561–538 BC.
What is the book of 2 Kings about?
2 Kings carries the divided kingdom from Elijah and Elisha through the fall of both Israel and Judah. Despite the prophets' warnings, both kingdoms decline through idolatry — the north into Assyrian captivity, the south into Babylonian exile — fulfilling the covenant curses.
What are the major themes of 2 Kings?
2 Kings explores themes including Judgment, Exile, Prophets, Covenant Curses, Remnant. These themes shape the meaning and context of 2 Kings 3:19.
What translation should I read 2 Kings 3:19 in?
2 Kings 3:19 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 2 Kings 3:19?
2 Kings 3:19 reads (NET): “You will defeat every fortified city and every important city. You must chop down every productive tree, stop up all the springs, and cover all the cultivated land with stones.”” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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