2 Kings 3:8

And he said, Which way shall we goe vp? And he answered, The way through the wildernesse of Edom.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

He said, "Which way shall we go up? And he answered, "The way of the wilderness of Edom.""
- New American Standard Version (1995)

And he said, Which way shall we go up? And he answered, The way of the wilderness of Edom.
- American Standard Version (1901)

And he said, Which way are we to go? And he said in answer, By the waste land of Edom.
- Basic English Bible

And he said, Which way shall we go up? And he said, By way of the wilderness of Edom.
- Darby Bible

And he said, which way shall we go up? And he answered, The way through the wilderness of Edom.
- Webster's Bible

He said, "Which way shall we go up?" He answered, "The way of the wilderness of Edom."
- World English Bible

And he saith, `Where [is] this -- the way we go up?' and he saith, `The way of the wilderness of Edom.'
- Youngs Literal Bible

And he said: 'Which way shall we go up?' And he answered: 'The way of the wilderness of Edom.'
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Wesley's Notes for 2 Kings 3:8

3:7 He said - He joins with him in this war; because the war was just in itself, and convenient for Jehoshaphat, both in the general, that revolters should be chastised: lest the examples should pass into his dominions, and the Edomites be encouraged to revolt from him, as they did from his son; and in particular, that the Moabites should be humbled, who had invaded his land before this time, #2Chron 20:1|, and might do so again if they were not brought low; for which a fair opportunity now offered.

3:9 King of Edom - That is, the vice - roy under Jehosaphat, #1Kings 22:47|, here called king: because that word is sometimes used for any prince or chief ruler. Seven days - Because they made a great army, which could move but slowly; and they fetched a greater compass than was usual, for some advantage which they expected by it. No water - A frequent want in those parts; and now, it seems, increased by the extraordinary heat and dryness of the season.