Translations
Modern
So the king of Israel and Jehoshaphat king of Judah went up to Ramoth-gilead.
Traditional
So the king of Israel and Jehoshaphat the king of Judah went up to Ramoth–gilead.
Literal
And the king of Israel went up, and Jehoshaphat the king of Judah, to Ramoth-gilead.
Latin
Ascendit itaque rex Israël, et Josaphat rex Juda, in Ramoth Galaad.
Original
Hebrew
English
So the king of Israel and Jehoshaphat king of Judah went up to Ramoth-gilead.
Notes
Ahab wanted to avoid direct revenge from Ben-hadad by wearing a disguise. He encouraged Jehoshaphat to wear his royal robes so Ahab could avoid being noticed and try to prevent Micaiah's prophecy from coming true.
Theme notes and profiles
Parallels
People
Israel: Patriarch, son of Isaac, father of twelve tribes Jehoshaphat: Son of Asa, king of Judah Judah: Israelite tribe, kingdom, and province
Places
Ramoth: City of refuge east of the Jordan
Glossary
Ahab (King) Ben-Hadad Gilead (Place) Jehoram Jehoshaphat (Person) Jezebel Kings, Books of First and Second Ramoth-Gilead Syria, Syrians
Topics
Ramoth-Gilead: Besieged by Israel and Judah; Ahab Killed There Sieges: Ramoth-Gilead Syria: The Israelites: Under Ahab Sought to Recover Ramoth-Gilead From The Armies of Israel: Often Led by the King in Person