Who succeeded Ahaziah in Israel, and what is the character given of him-? v. 1-3
What tribute had the king of Moab paid to the king of Israel, and what emboldened him to rebel?
What measures did Jehoram take to reduce him to subjection, and what was Jehosaphat's answer? v. 6, 7.
What route did they take in going against Moab, who joined them, and what privations did they meet with? v. 8—10.
What was Jehosaphat's resort in this extremity, what prophet did they find, and what did he say to the king of Israel? v. 11—14.
What directions did he give, and what assurances, preparatory to procuring a miraculous supply of water? v. 15—19.
When and how was his word accomplished in regard to the water, and what was the issue of the engagement?
How did they proceed to mar the country, and what was the desperate conduct of the king of Moab?
How did this horrid deed affect the spectators, and what were they induced to do? N.B. By this is implied, either that the subjects of the king of Moab were hereby bitterly enraged and exasperated against Israel for driving their master to this extremity, or, that a great spirit of indignation against Mesha fell upon the Israelites in view of such a shocking spectacle. It may be, that both ideas were intended to be conveyed.
Can any bounds be set to the possible wickedness of men?
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