2 Kings 3:11 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

Bible Comments

Which poured water on the hands of Elijah— This is a fine eastern expression, signifying to serve or minister to. Houbigant renders it, who gave water to the hands of Elijah.

2 Kings 3:11

11 But Jehoshaphat said, Is there not here a prophet of the LORD, that we may enquire of the LORD by him? And one of the king of Israel's servants answered and said, Here is Elisha the son of Shaphat, which poured water on the hands of Elijah.