3:11a But Jehoshaphat asked, “Is there no prophet of the LORD here?
But Jehoshaphat asked, “Is there a/any prophet of Yahweh here?
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Jehoshaphat ⌊the king of Judah⌋ asked, “Are any of the prophets of Yahweh ⌊with us (incl.) ⌋ here?”
3:11b Let us inquire of the LORD through him.”
We (incl.) can tell him to ask Yahweh ⌊to help/guide us⌋ .”
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⌊If there is,⌋ we (incl.) can find out from him what Yahweh ⌊wants us to do⌋ .”
3:11a-b (reordered)
But Jehoshophat said, “We must ask Yahweh ⌊for help⌋ . Is one of Yahweh’s prophets present?”
3:11c And one of the servants of the king of Israel answered,
One of the officers of the king of Israel answered,
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⌊Then⌋ one of the officers in King Joram’s ⌊army⌋ answered,
3:11d “Elisha son of Shaphat is here.
“⌊Yes,⌋ there is Elisha son of Shaphat,
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“Elisha the son of Shaphat is here/present ⌊with us. (incl.) ⌋
3:11e He used to pour water on the hands of Elijah.”
who used to serve/help Elijah.”
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He used to be the close/personal assistant of ⌊the prophet⌋ Elijah.”
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