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It happened in the morning, about the time of offering the offering, that behold, there came water by the way of Edom, and the country was filled with water.

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God's Providential Timing

Commentators highlight that the water arrived precisely "at the time of the morning offering." This links God's miraculous provision to the established hour of worship in the Jerusalem Temple. It serves as a powerful reminder that God is sovereign over time and often acts at moments that carry deep spiritual significance, reinforcing His faithfulness.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On 2 Kings 3:20

18th Century

Theologian

When the meat offering was offered—that is, about sunrise, when the morning sacrifice was offered. Compare 1 Kings 18:29.

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On 2 Kings 3:20

19th Century

Bishop

(20) When the meat offering was offered. — Compare to 1 Kings 18:29; 1 Kings 18:36. A more exact …

John Gill

John Gill

On 2 Kings 3:20

17th Century

Pastor

And it came to pass in the morning, when the meat offering was
offered
At Jerusalem; …

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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On 2 Kings 3:20–27

17th Century

Minister

It is a blessing to be favored with the company of those who have power with God and can prevail by their prayers. A kingdom may be upheld and pros…