9. So the king of Israel, the king of Judah, and the king of Edom set out. After they had traveled their indirect route for seven days, they had no water for the army or their animals.
10. Then the king of Israel said, “Oh no, the Lord has summoned three kings, only to hand them over to Moab.”
11. But Jehoshaphat said, “Isn’t there a prophet of the Lord here? Let’s inquire of Yahweh through him.” One of the servants of the king of Israel answered, “Elisha son of Shaphat, who used to pour water on Elijah’s hands, is here.”
12. Jehoshaphat affirmed, “The Lord’s words are with him.” So the king of Israel and Jehoshaphat and the king of Edom went to him.
13. However, Elisha said to King Joram of Israel, “We have nothing in common. Go to the prophets of your father and your mother! ” But the king of Israel replied, “No, because it is the Lord who has summoned these three kings to hand them over to Moab.”