2 Kings 3 recounts the events involving the kings of Israel, Judah, and Edom. Jehoram, the son of Ahab, becomes the king of Israel after his father's death. He reigns for twelve years and continues the sinful ways of his parents. King Mesha of Moab, who had been paying tribute to Israel, rebels against Israel's new king, leading to a confrontation.
Jehoram forms an alliance with Jehoshaphat, the king of Judah, and the king of Edom to march against Moab. They embark on a seven-day journey through the wilderness of Edom, running out of water for their armies and animals. Distressed and fearing defeat, they seek the counsel of Elisha, the prophet of God.
Elisha requests a musician to play, and as the music fills the air, God's spirit comes upon him, revealing His plan to provide water in abundance. The next morning, the valley is filled with water without any rainfall, and the allied armies drink and water their animals.
Taking advantage of the illusion of blood, they attack the Moabites, who mistake it for the allied armies fighting among themselves. The Moabites are defeated, and the victorious coalition destroys their cities, leaving only Kir-haraseth standing.