Translations
Modern
Ahab king of Israel asked Jehoshaphat king of Judah, “Will you go with me against Ramoth-gilead?” And Jehoshaphat replied, “I am as you are, and my people are your people; we will join you in the war.”
Traditional
And Ahab king of Israel said unto Jehoshaphat king of Judah, Wilt thou go with me to Ramoth–gilead? And he answered him, I am as thou art, and my people as thy people; and we will be with thee in the war.
Literal
And Ahab king of Israel said to Jehoshaphat king of Judah, “Will you go with me against Ramoth-gilead?” And he answered him, “I am as you are, and as your people are my people, and with you in the war.”
Latin
Dixitque Achab rex Israël ad Josaphat regem Juda: Veni mecum in Ramoth Galaad. Cui ille respondit: Ut ego, et tu: sicut populus tuus, sic et populus meus: tecumque erimus in bello.
Original
Hebrew
English
Ahab king of Israel asked Jehoshaphat king of Judah, “Will you go with me against Ramoth-gilead?” And Jehoshaphat replied, “I am as you are, and my people are your people; we will join you in the war.”
Notes
Theme notes and profiles
Parallels
People
Ahab: Wicked king of Israel; husband of Jezebel 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) Alliance Chronicles, Books of First and Second Genealogy Jehoshaphat (Person) Ramoth-Gilead
Topics
Alliance and Society with the Enemies of God: Jehoshaphat Armies: March in Ranks: Confederated Fellowship: The Evil of Fellowship with the Wicked Exemplified by Jehoshaphat