10. The king of Israel said, “How terrible this is! Has the Lord called us three kings together so the Moabites can defeat us?”
11. But Jehoshaphat asked, “Is there a prophet of the Lord here? We can ask the Lord through a prophet.”An officer of the king of Israel answered, “Elisha son of Shaphat is here. He was Elijah’s servant.”
12. Jehoshaphat said, “He speaks the Lord’s truth.” So the king of Israel and Jehoshaphat and the king of Edom went down to see Elisha.
13. Elisha spoke to the king of Israel. He said, “I have nothing to do with you! Go to the prophets of your father and to the prophets of your mother!”The king of Israel said to Elisha, “No. The Lord has called us three kings together to let the Moabites defeat us.”
14. Elisha said, “I serve the Lord of heaven’s armies. As surely as he lives, I tell you the truth. I wouldn’t even look at you or notice you if Jehoshaphat king of Judah were not here. I respect him!
15. Now bring me someone who plays the harp.”While the harp was being played, the Lord gave Elisha power.