2 Kings 3: Elisha and the War Against Moab

Jehoram, an evil king of Israel though less than Ahab, joins the kings of Judah and Edom against rebellious Moab until the armies run out of water. For Jehoshaphat’s sake Elisha promises water and victory; Moab mistakes the sunlit water for blood and is routed, until its king sacrifices his son and Israel withdraws.

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Why did Elisha agree to seek the LORD’s word for the kings (2 Kings 3:13-14)?

Edom’s king had offered him a rich rewardJehoram had promised to tear down every altar of BaalHe had regard for Judah’s king JehoshaphatElijah had told him to help the son of Ahab