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1 Kings 22

1 Kings 22:47

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

Modern
And there was no king in Edom; a deputy served as king.
Traditional
There was then no king in Edom: a deputy was king.
Literal
And there was no king in Edom; he set up a king.
Latin
Nec erat tunc rex constitutus in Edom.

Original

Hebrew
English
And there was no king in Edom; a deputy served as king.

Notes

1 Kings 22:47

Edom not having a king might show that Edom relied on Judah during this period.

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

Places

Edom: Descendants of Esau; enemy nation southeast of Israel

Glossary

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

Topics

Deputy: An officer Who Administers the Functions of a Superior in his Absence Edomites: Ruled by a Deputy King Kings: Who Reigned Over Judah: Jehoshaphat Regency: General Scriptures Concerning The Armies of Israel: Often Led by the King in Person The Edomites: Under a Deputy or Viceroy While Subject to Judah