Translations
Modern
But Jehoshaphat asked, “Is there not still a prophet of the LORD here of whom we can inquire?”
Traditional
But Jehoshaphat said, Is there not here a prophet of the Lord besides, that we might enquire of him?
Literal
And Jehoshaphat said, “Is not here a prophet of YHWH still, that we may inquire of Him?”
Latin
Dixitque Josaphat: Numquid non est hic prophetes Domini, ut ab illo etiam requiramus?
Original
Hebrew
English
But Jehoshaphat asked, “Is there not still a prophet of the LORD here of whom we can inquire? ”
Notes
The 400 prophets were Ahab’s "yes-men." Jehoshaphat wanted to hear from a prophet of the Lord, but Ahab knew that such a prophet would disagree with his court prophets.
Theme notes and profiles
Parallels
People
Jehoshaphat: Son of Asa, king of Judah
Glossary
Ahab (King) Alliance Chronicles, Books of First and Second Genealogy Jehoshaphat (Person) Ramoth-Gilead
Topics
Decision: Jehoshaphat Micaiah: A Prophet Who Reproved King Ahab