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1 Kings 22

1 Kings 22:41

Jehoshaphat Reigns in Judah · 1 Kings 22:41–50
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Translations

Modern
In the fourth year of Ahab’s reign over Israel, Jehoshaphat son of Asa became king of Judah.
Traditional
And Jehoshaphat the son of Asa began to reign over Judah in the fourth year of Ahab king of Israel.
Literal
And Jehoshaphat son of Asa became king over Judah in the fourth year of Ahab king of Israel.
Latin
Josaphat vero filius Asa regnare cœperat super Judam anno quarto Achab regis Israël.

Original

Hebrew
English
In the fourth year of Ahab’s reign over Israel, Jehoshaphat son of Asa became king of Judah.

Notes

1 Kings 22:41–50

This summary gives basic information about Jehoshaphat's 25-year rule as king of Judah. The Chronicler shares more details about Jehoshaphat's strong spiritual character, which led to religious changes and blessings from the Lord (2 Chronicles 17:1–21:1). Including a two-year shared rule with his father, Asa, Jehoshaphat ruled from 872 to 848 BC.

Theme notes and profiles

Ahab Jehoshaphat

Events

Parallels

2 Chronicles 20:31–34

People

Ahab: Wicked king of Israel; husband of Jezebel Asa: King of Judah, son of Abijah; father of Jehoshaphat Israel: Patriarch, son of Isaac, father of twelve tribes Jehoshaphat: Son of Asa, king of Judah Judah: Israelite tribe, kingdom, and province

Glossary

Jehoram Jehoshaphat (Person) Kings, Books of First and Second Ramoth-Gilead

Topics

Azubah: Mother of Jehoshaphat Jehoshaphat: King of Judah: Succeeds Asa Kings: Who Reigned Over Judah: Jehoshaphat Rulers: Righteous: Jehoshaphat, in Walking in the Ways of the Lord The Armies of Israel: Often Led by the King in Person