God Gives Undeserved Victory to Judah and Her Allies

Theme: God Gives the Victory to Israel for the Sake of Judah's God-Fearing King.
I. Wicked Kings and Those Mixed Up with Them – vv. 1-10
A. Jehoram, Ahab's Son, Continues in Wickedness – vv. 1-3
B. Moab Rebels Against this New King of Israel – vv. 4-5
C. Judah Joins with Israel in Battle – vv. 6-7
D. A Major Mistake in Tactics Endanger the Armies – vv. 8-10
II. Escape and Victory Promised because of God's Love for David – vv. 12-19
A. Jehoshaphat Seeks God's Guidance from Elisha – vv. 11-12
B. Eliasha Only Brings God's Word (and therefore Victory) because of Jehoshaphat – vv. 13-14
C. God Promises Water for Life and Victory – vv. 15-18
D. A Command to Destroy Moab With the Provided Victory – v. 19
III. God Gives the Victory to His Chosen People Over Pagan Moab – vv. 20-27
A. God Provides Water and Sets Up the Promised Victory – vv. 20-23
B. Victory, but Not Complete Obedience – vv. 24-25
C. Earthly and Deliverance through False gods is Not Possible – vv. 26-27