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
Igitur ascenderunt 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 knew he had gone against God's will and would face the consequences. However, he was more concerned about the Aramean army. He believed he could ignore God's judgment, showing his lack of respect for the Lord. This mistake proved fatal.
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) Chronicles, Books of First and Second Genealogy Jehoshaphat (Person) Ramoth-Gilead