The answer is: A musician

2 Ki 3:15

When Joram, Jehoshaphat, and the king of Edom turned to the prophet Elisha during their desperate time, he requested a musician. Isn’t it fascinating how music has been a strong catalyst throughout the Bible? When the musician played, the divine inspiration flowed through Elisha, enabling him to prophesy the much-needed message from God.

Water was desperately needed in the midst of a drought, and Elisha's first step was to call for some soothing tunes to lighten the atmospheric tension—a timeless reminder that music can uplift our spirits and minister to our souls. That musical interlude paved the way for divine communication, symbolizing how art can touch upon the profound aspects of life and spirituality.

Music is threaded throughout various moments in the biblical narrative. Remember David? Before becoming king and slaying Goliath, he played soothing music for Saul, calming the troubled king. Not only do these episodes reflect the joy of creativity but also echo a peaceful submission to a higher purpose.

Did you know that the word “prophesy” stems from a concept that involves speaking forth, rather than predicting the future exclusively? Elisha embodies this spirit, where music acted as a bridge to a spiritual revelation. So, next time you hear music, think of its deep-rooted place in history, in worship and communication, connecting us with divine insight just as it did for Elisha!