New American Bible, Revised Edition

2 Kings 3:19-23 New American Bible, Revised Edition (NABRE)

19. You shall destroy every fortified city and every choice city, fell every fruit tree, stop up all the springs, and ruin every fertile field with stones.”

20. In the morning, at the time of the sacrifice, water came from the direction of Edom and filled the land.

21. Meanwhile, all Moab had heard that the kings had come to war against them; troops from the youngest on up were mobilized and stationed at the border.

22. When they rose early that morning, the sun was shining across the water. The Moabites saw the water as red as blood,

23. and said, “This is blood! The kings have fought among themselves and killed one another. Quick! To the spoils, Moab!”