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1 Kings 22

1 Kings 22:7

Ahab and the False Prophets · 1 Kings 22:1–12
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Translations

Modern
But Jehoshaphat asked, “Is there not still a prophet of the LORD here of whom we can inquire?”
Traditional
And Jehoshaphat said, Is there not here a prophet of the Lord besides, that we might enquire of him?
Literal
And Jehoshaphat said, “Is there not here a prophet of YHWH still, that we may inquire of Him?”
Latin
Dixit autem Josaphat: Non est hic propheta Domini quispiam, ut interrogemus per eum?

Original

Hebrew
English
But Jehoshaphat asked, “Is there not still a prophet of the LORD here of whom we can inquire?”

Notes

1 Kings 22:5–9

Following ancient Near Eastern tradition, Jehoshaphat asked the two kings to seek God's will before battle. This tradition appears in Aramean, Moabite, and Assyrian writings, as well as in the Old Testament (1 Samuel 23:2–4; 2 Samuel 5:19–25). Despite Ahab's doubts, Jehoshaphat insisted on calling Micaiah, a true prophet of God.

Theme notes and profiles

Ahab Jehoshaphat

Parallels

2 Chronicles 18:1–11

People

Jehoshaphat: Son of Asa, king of Judah

Glossary

Ahab (King) Ben-Hadad Gilead (Place) Holy War Holy War Jehoram Jehoshaphat (Person) Kings, Books of First and Second Ordain, Ordination Ramoth-Gilead Sons of the Prophets

Topics

Armies: March in Ranks: Seeking Counsel from God Before Battle Decision: Jehoshaphat Prophets were Consulted in all Difficulties Prophets: False: 400 in Samaria Prophets: Micaiah the Son of Imlah Syria: The Israelites: Under Ahab Sought to Recover Ramoth-Gilead From The Armies of Israel: Often Led by the King in Person