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2 Kings 3 — Elisha, Jehoshaphat, and God’s Provision in Battle
Series: Reading the Bible Daily with Dave · Speaker: Dave Jenkins · Date: Friday, August 22, 2025
Show Summary
Today’s passage, 2 Kings 3, records a remarkable story of war, divine intervention, and the power of God’s Word spoken through the prophet Elisha. Jehoram, the son of Ahab, joins forces with Jehoshaphat and the king of Edom to battle Moab. But without water in the desert, the armies are on the brink of defeat—until they seek God’s prophet.
God shows Himself faithful, not because of the goodness of the kings, but because of His covenant and compassion. This chapter reminds us that when our strength runs dry, God is still able to provide—miraculously and mercifully.
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Scripture Reading — 2 Kings 3:1–27 (ESV)
Conclusion
Thanks for joining me today on Reading the Bible Daily with Dave. 2 Kings 3 reminds us that even when kings fail and deserts threaten to undo us, God’s mercy flows. Seek Him. Trust His Word.
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Dave Jenkins is happily married to his wife, Sarah. He is a writer, editor, and speaker living in beautiful Southern Oregon. Dave is a lover of Christ, His people, the Church, and sound theology. He serves as the Executive Director of Servants of Grace Ministries, the Executive Editor of Theology for Life Magazine, the Host and Producer of Equipping You in Grace Podcast, and is a contributor to and producer of Contending for the Word. He is the author of The Word Explored: The Problem of Biblical Illiteracy and What To Do About It (House to House, 2021), The Word Matters: Defending Biblical Authority Against the Spirit of the Age (G3 Press, 2022), and Contentment: The Journey of a Lifetime (Theology for Life, 2024). You can find him on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Youtube, or read his newsletter. Dave loves to spend time with his wife, going to movies, eating at a nice restaurant, or going out for a round of golf with a good friend. He is also a voracious reader, in particular of Reformed theology, and the Puritans. You will often find him when he’s not busy with ministry reading a pile of the latest books from a wide variety of Christian publishers. Dave received his M.A.R. and M.Div through Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary.
