Translations
Modern
But now, bring me a harpist.” And while the harpist played, the hand of the LORD came upon Elisha
Traditional
But now bring me a minstrel. And it came to pass, when the minstrel played, that the hand of the Lord came upon him.
Literal
And bring me a harpist.” And it came to pass, at the playing of the harpist, that the hand of YHWH came upon him.
Latin
Nunc autem adducite mihi psaltem. Cumque caneret psaltes, facta est super eum manus Domini, et ait:
Original
Hebrew
English
But now, bring me a harpist.” And while the harpist played, the hand of the LORD came upon Elisha
Notes
But now, bring me a harpist: Music inspired the prophetic spirit (see Psalm 49:4).
One of Elisha's miracles took place during the war between Israel, Judah, and Moab.
Theme notes and profiles
Events
Glossary
Edom, Edomites Elisha Jehoram Jehoshaphat (Person) Kings, Books of First and Second Minstrel Moab, Moabites Moabite Stone Prophecy Sons of the Prophets Wilderness
Topics
Armies: March in Ranks: Seeking Counsel from God Before Battle Moabites: Israelites had War With Music: Effects Produced on the Prophets of Old By Musicians Prophets: Inspiration of Prophets: Often Accompanied by Music While Predicting