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But when Jehoshaphat called out, <a href="/esv/1_kings/22.htm">English Standard Version</a> And when the captains of the chariots saw Jehoshaphat, they said, “It is surely the king of Israel.” So they turned to fight against him. And Jehoshaphat cried out. <a href="/bsb/1_kings/22.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> When the chariot commanders saw Jehoshaphat, they said, “Surely this is the king of Israel!” So they turned to fight against him, but Jehoshaphat cried out. <a href="/kjv/1_kings/22.htm">King James Bible</a> And it came to pass, when the captains of the chariots saw Jehoshaphat, that they said, Surely it is the king of Israel. And they turned aside to fight against him: and Jehoshaphat cried out. <a href="/nkjv/1_kings/22.htm">New King James Version</a> So it was, when the captains of the chariots saw Jehoshaphat, that they said, “Surely it is the king of Israel!” Therefore they turned aside to fight against him, and Jehoshaphat cried out. <a href="/nasb_/1_kings/22.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> So when the commanders of the chariots saw Jehoshaphat, they said, “Surely he is the king of Israel!” And they turned aside to fight against him, and Jehoshaphat cried out. <a href="/nasb/1_kings/22.htm">NASB 1995</a> So when the captains of the chariots saw Jehoshaphat, they said, &#8220Surely it is the king of Israel,&#8221 and they turned aside to fight against him, and Jehoshaphat cried out. <a href="/nasb77/1_kings/22.htm">NASB 1977 </a> So it came about, when the captains of the chariots saw Jehoshaphat, that they said, “Surely it is the king of Israel,” and they turned aside to fight against him, and Jehoshaphat cried out. <a href="/lsb/1_kings/22.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Now it happened that when the commanders of the chariots saw Jehoshaphat, they said, “Surely it is the king of Israel,” and they turned aside to fight against him, and Jehoshaphat cried out. <a href="/amp/1_kings/22.htm">Amplified Bible</a> When the captains of the chariots saw Jehoshaphat, they said, “Surely it is the king of Israel.” They turned to fight against him, and Jehoshaphat shouted out [in fear]. <a href="/csb/1_kings/22.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> When the chariot commanders saw Jehoshaphat, they shouted, “He must be the king of Israel! ” So they turned to fight against him, but Jehoshaphat cried out. <a href="/hcsb/1_kings/22.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> When the chariot commanders saw Jehoshaphat, they shouted, &#8220He must be the king of Israel!&#8221 So they turned to fight against him, but Jehoshaphat cried out. <a href="/asv/1_kings/22.htm">American Standard Version</a> And it came to pass, when the captains of the chariots saw Jehoshaphat, that they said, Surely it is the king of Israel; and they turned aside to fight against him: and Jehoshaphat cried out. <a href="/cev/1_kings/22.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> So when they saw Jehoshaphat in his robe, they thought he was Ahab and started to attack him. But when Jehoshaphat shouted out to them, <a href="/erv/1_kings/22.htm">English Revised Version</a> And it came to pass, when the captains of the chariots saw Jehoshaphat, that they said, Surely it is the king of Israel; and they turned aside to fight against him: and Jehoshaphat cried out. <a href="/gwt/1_kings/22.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> When the chariot commanders saw Jehoshaphat, they said, "He must be the king of Israel." So they turned to fight him. But when Jehoshaphat cried out, <a href="/gnt/1_kings/22.htm">Good News Translation</a> So when they saw King Jehoshaphat, they all thought that he was the king of Israel, and they turned to attack him. But when he cried out, <a href="/isv/1_kings/22.htm">International Standard Version</a> So when the chariot commanders observed Jehoshaphat, they said by mistake, "It's the king of Israel!" and they turned aside to attack him. But Jehoshaphat cried out. <a href="/msb/1_kings/22.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> When the chariot commanders saw Jehoshaphat, they said, ?Surely this is the king of Israel!? So they turned to fight against him, but Jehoshaphat cried out. <a href="/net/1_kings/22.htm">NET Bible</a> When the chariot commanders saw Jehoshaphat, they said, "He must be the king of Israel." So they turned and attacked him, but Jehoshaphat cried out. <a href="/nheb/1_kings/22.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> It happened, when the captains of the chariots saw Jehoshaphat, that they said, "Surely that is the king of Israel." and they turned aside to fight against him. Jehoshaphat cried out. <a href="/wbt/1_kings/22.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And it came to pass, when the captains of the chariots saw Jehoshaphat, that they said, Surely it is the king of Israel. And they turned aside to fight against him: and Jehoshaphat cried out. <a href="/web/1_kings/22.htm">World English Bible</a> When the captains of the chariots saw Jehoshaphat, they said, “Surely that is the king of Israel!” and they came over to fight against him. Jehoshaphat cried out. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/1_kings/22.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And it comes to pass, at the heads of the charioteers seeing Jehoshaphat, that they said, “He [is] surely the king of Israel!” And they turn aside to him to fight, and Jehoshaphat cries out, <a href="/ylt/1_kings/22.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And it cometh to pass, at the heads of the charioteers seeing Jehoshaphat, that they said, 'He is only the king of Israel;' and they turn aside to him to fight, and Jehoshaphat crieth out, <a href="/slt/1_kings/22.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And it will be when the chiefs of the chariots saw Jehoshaphat, and they said, Surely he is the king of Israel. And they will turn aside to fight against him: and Jehoshaphat will cry out.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/1_kings/22.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> So when the captains of the chariots saw Josaphat, they suspected that he was the king of Israel, and making a violent assault they fought against him: and Josaphat cried out. <a href="/cpdv/1_kings/22.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Therefore, when the commanders of the chariots saw Jehoshaphat, they suspected that he was the king of Israel. And making a violent assault, they fought against him. And Jehoshaphat cried out. <a href="/nabre/1_kings/22.htm">New American Bible</a> When the chariot commanders saw Jehoshaphat, they cried out, “There is the king of Israel!” and wheeled to fight him. But Jehoshaphat cried out, <a href="/nrsvce/1_kings/22.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> When the captains of the chariots saw Jehoshaphat, they said, “It is surely the king of Israel.” So they turned to fight against him; and Jehoshaphat cried out.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/1_kings/22.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And when the captains of the chariots saw Jehoshaphat, they thought he was the king of Israel. And they turned aside to fight against him; and Jehoshaphat cried out. <a href="/hpbt/1_kings/22.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And when the Captains of the chariots saw Yushaphat, they thought that he was the King of Israel, and they turned aside after him to fight with him, and Yushaphat cried out.<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/1_kings/22.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And it came to pass, when the captains of the chariots saw Jehoshaphat, that they said: 'Surely it is the king of Israel'; and they turned aside to fight against him; and Jehoshaphat cried out. <a href="/sep/1_kings/22.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And it came to pass, when the captains of the chariots saw Josaphat king of Juda, that they said, this seems to be the king of Israel. And they compassed him about to fight against him; and Josaphat cried out. <a href="/parallel/1_kings/22-32.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Xx9A0AxPaoQ?start=9031" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/1_kings/22.htm">Ahab's Defeat and Death</a> …31Now the king of Aram had ordered his thirty-two chariot commanders, “Do not fight with anyone, small or great, except the king of Israel.” 32<a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: way·hî (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass."></a> <a href="/hebrew/7393.htm" title="7393: hā·re·ḵeḇ (Art:: N-ms) -- From rakab; a vehicle; by implication, a team; by extension, cavalry; by analogy a rider, i.e. The upper millstone.">When the chariot</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/8269.htm" title="8269: śā·rê (N-mpc) -- Chieftain, chief, ruler, official, captain, prince. From sarar; a head person.">commanders</a> <a href="/hebrew/7200.htm" title="7200: kir·’ō·wṯ (Prep-k:: V-Qal-Inf) -- To see. A primitive root; to see, literally or figuratively.">saw</a> <a href="/hebrew/3092.htm" title="3092: yə·hō·wō·šā·p̄āṭ (N-proper-ms) -- From Yhovah and shaphat; Jehovah-judged; Jehoshaphat, the name of six Israelites; also of a valley near Jerusalem.">Jehoshaphat,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1992.htm" title="1992: wə·hêm·māh (Conj-w:: Pro-3mp) -- They. Or hemmah; masculine plural from halak; they.">they</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: ’ā·mə·rū (V-Qal-Perf-3cp) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">said,</a> <a href="/hebrew/389.htm" title="389: ’aḵ (Adv) -- Surely, howbeit. Akin to 'aken; a particle of affirmation, surely; hence only.">“Surely</a> <a href="/hebrew/1931.htm" title="1931: hū (Pro-3ms) -- He, she, it. ">this</a> <a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: me·leḵ- (N-msc) -- King. From malak; a king.">is the king</a> <a href="/hebrew/3478.htm" title="3478: yiś·rā·’êl (N-proper-ms) -- From sarah and 'el; he will rule as God; Jisrael, a symbolical name of Jacob; also of his posterity.">of Israel!”</a> <a href="/hebrew/5493.htm" title="5493: way·yā·su·rū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- To turn aside. Or suwr; a primitive root; to turn off.">So they turned</a> <a href="/hebrew/3898.htm" title="3898: lə·hil·lā·ḥêm (Prep-l:: V-Nifal-Inf) -- To feed on, to consume, to battle. A primitive root; to feed on; figuratively, to consume; by implication, to battle.">to fight</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘ā·lāw (Prep:: 3ms) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">against him,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3092.htm" title="3092: yə·hō·wō·šā·p̄āṭ (N-proper-ms) -- From Yhovah and shaphat; Jehovah-judged; Jehoshaphat, the name of six Israelites; also of a valley near Jerusalem.">but Jehoshaphat</a> <a href="/hebrew/2199.htm" title="2199: way·yiz·‘aq (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To cry, cry out, call. A primitive root; to shriek; by analogy, to announce or convene publicly.">cried out.</a> 33And when the chariot commanders saw that he was not the king of Israel, they turned back from pursuing him.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/2_chronicles/18-31.htm">2 Chronicles 18:31</a> When the chariot commanders saw Jehoshaphat, they said, “This is the king of Israel!” So they turned to fight against him, but Jehoshaphat cried out, and the LORD helped him. God drew them away from him. <a href="/1_kings/20-11.htm">1 Kings 20:11</a> And the king of Israel replied, “Tell him: ‘The one putting on his armor should not boast like one taking it off.’” <a href="/2_samuel/17-25.htm">2 Samuel 17:25</a> Absalom had appointed Amasa over the army in place of Joab. Amasa was the son of a man named Ithra, the Ishmaelite who had married Abigail, the daughter of Nahash and sister of Zeruiah the mother of Joab. <a href="/2_kings/3-7.htm">2 Kings 3:7</a> And he sent a message to Jehoshaphat king of Judah: “The king of Moab has rebelled against me. Will you go with me to fight against Moab?” “I will go,” replied Jehoshaphat. “I am as you are, my people are your people, and my horses are your horses.” <a href="/2_kings/9-21.htm">2 Kings 9:21</a> “Harness!” Joram shouted, and they harnessed his chariot. Then Joram king of Israel and Ahaziah king of Judah set out, each in his own chariot, and met Jehu on the property of Naboth the Jezreelite. <a href="/2_kings/9-23.htm">2 Kings 9:23</a> Joram turned around and fled, calling out to Ahaziah, “Treachery, Ahaziah!” <a href="/2_kings/9-27.htm">2 Kings 9:27</a> When King Ahaziah of Judah saw this, he fled up the road toward Beth-haggan. And Jehu pursued him, shouting, “Shoot him too!” So they shot Ahaziah in his chariot on the Ascent of Gur, near Ibleam, and he fled to Megiddo and died there. <a href="/2_chronicles/35-21.htm">2 Chronicles 35:21-22</a> But Neco sent messengers to him, saying, “What is the issue between you and me, O king of Judah? I have not come against you today, but I am fighting another dynasty, and God has told me to hurry. So stop opposing God, who is with me, or He will destroy you!” / Josiah, however, did not turn away from him; instead, in order to engage him in battle, he disguised himself. He did not listen to Neco’s words from the mouth of God, but went to fight him on the Plain of Megiddo. <a href="/isaiah/7-1.htm">Isaiah 7:1-2</a> Now in the days that Ahaz son of Jotham, the son of Uzziah, was king of Judah, Rezin king of Aram marched up to wage war against Jerusalem. He was accompanied by Pekah son of Remaliah the king of Israel, but he could not overpower the city. / When it was reported to the house of David that Aram was in league with Ephraim, the hearts of Ahaz and his people trembled like trees in the forest shaken by the wind. <a href="/jeremiah/46-3.htm">Jeremiah 46:3-4</a> “Deploy your shields, small and large; advance for battle! / Harness the horses; mount the steeds; take your positions with helmets on! Polish your spears; put on armor! <a href="/ezekiel/38-4.htm">Ezekiel 38:4</a> I will turn you around, put hooks in your jaws, and bring you out with all your army—your horses, your horsemen in full armor, and a great company armed with shields and bucklers, all brandishing their swords. <a href="/matthew/26-55.htm">Matthew 26:55</a> At that time Jesus said to the crowd, “Have you come out with swords and clubs to arrest Me as you would an outlaw? Every day I sat teaching in the temple courts, and you did not arrest Me. <a href="/mark/14-48.htm">Mark 14:48</a> Jesus asked the crowd, “Have you come out with swords and clubs to arrest Me as you would an outlaw? <a href="/luke/22-52.htm">Luke 22:52</a> Then Jesus said to the chief priests, temple officers, and elders who had come for Him, “Have you come out with swords and clubs as you would against an outlaw? <a href="/john/18-3.htm">John 18:3</a> So Judas brought a band of soldiers and officers from the chief priests and Pharisees. They arrived at the garden carrying lanterns, torches, and weapons.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And it came to pass, when the captains of the chariots saw Jehoshaphat, that they said, Surely it is the king of Israel. And they turned aside to fight against him: and Jehoshaphat cried out.they turned<a href="/proverbs/13-20.htm">Proverbs 13:20</a> He that walketh with wise men shall be wise: but a companion of fools shall be destroyed.Jehoshaphat<a href="/exodus/14-10.htm">Exodus 14:10</a> And when Pharaoh drew nigh, the children of Israel lifted up their eyes, and, behold, the Egyptians marched after them; and they were sore afraid: and the children of Israel cried out unto the LORD.<a href="/2_chronicles/18-31.htm">2 Chronicles 18:31</a> And it came to pass, when the captains of the chariots saw Jehoshaphat, that they said, It is the king of Israel. Therefore they compassed about him to fight: but Jehoshaphat cried out, and the LORD helped him; and God moved them to depart from him.<a href="/psalms/50-15.htm">Psalm 50:15</a> And call upon me in the day of trouble: I will deliver thee, and thou shalt glorify me.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_kings/22-15.htm">Attack</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-31.htm">Captains</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-31.htm">Chariot</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-31.htm">Charioteers</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-31.htm">Chariots</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-31.htm">Commanders</a> <a href="/1_kings/20-39.htm">Cried</a> <a href="/2_samuel/19-4.htm">Crieth</a> <a href="/1_kings/18-27.htm">Cry</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-31.htm">Fight</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-31.htm">Heads</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-31.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-30.htm">Jehoshaphat</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-30.htm">Jehosh'aphat</a> <a href="/1_kings/18-35.htm">Round</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-14.htm">Surely</a> <a href="/1_kings/18-27.htm">Thought</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-26.htm">Turn</a> <a href="/1_kings/21-4.htm">Turned</a> <a href="/1_kings/20-40.htm">Turning</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-31.htm">War-Carriages</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_kings/3-8.htm">Attack</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-33.htm">Captains</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-33.htm">Chariot</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-33.htm">Charioteers</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-33.htm">Chariots</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-33.htm">Commanders</a> <a href="/2_kings/2-12.htm">Cried</a> <a href="/2_kings/6-5.htm">Crieth</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-36.htm">Cry</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-35.htm">Fight</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-33.htm">Heads</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-33.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-41.htm">Jehoshaphat</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-41.htm">Jehosh'aphat</a> <a href="/2_kings/3-9.htm">Round</a> <a href="/2_kings/1-4.htm">Surely</a> <a href="/2_kings/5-11.htm">Thought</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-33.htm">Turn</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-33.htm">Turned</a> <a href="/2_kings/2-24.htm">Turning</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-33.htm">War-Carriages</a><div class="vheading2">1 Kings 22</div>1. <a href="/1_kings/22-1.htm">Ahab, seduced by false prophets, by Michaiah's word, is slain at Ramoth Gilead</a> 37. <a href="/1_kings/22-37.htm">The dogs lick up his blood, and Ahaziah succeeds him</a> 41. <a href="/1_kings/22-41.htm">Jehoshaphat's good reign</a> 45. <a href="/1_kings/22-45.htm">His acts</a> 46. <a href="/1_kings/22-46.htm">Jehoram succeeds him</a> 51. <a href="/1_kings/22-51.htm">Ahaziah's evil reign</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_kings/22.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_kings/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/1_kings/22.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>When the chariot commanders saw Jehoshaphat The chariot commanders were part of the Aramean army led by King Ben-Hadad, who was at war with Israel. Jehoshaphat, the king of Judah, had allied himself with Ahab, the king of Israel, to fight against the Arameans at Ramoth-gilead. This alliance is significant as it shows the political and military strategies of the time, where smaller kingdoms often formed alliances to combat larger threats. Jehoshaphat's presence on the battlefield highlights the unity between Judah and Israel, despite their historical divisions.they said, “Surely this is the king of Israel!” The commanders mistook Jehoshaphat for Ahab, the king of Israel, because Ahab had instructed Jehoshaphat to wear his royal robes while he himself disguised himself. This reflects the common practice of targeting the king in battle to demoralize the enemy forces. The confusion also underscores the deceptive tactics employed by Ahab, which ultimately led to his downfall, fulfilling the prophecy of Micaiah regarding Ahab's death.So they turned to fight against him The Aramean chariot commanders redirected their attack towards Jehoshaphat, believing him to be Ahab. This action demonstrates the intensity and chaos of ancient warfare, where identifying and eliminating the enemy's leader was a primary objective. The focus on Jehoshaphat also illustrates the vulnerability of leaders in battle and the high stakes involved in their protection.but Jehoshaphat cried out Jehoshaphat's cry can be seen as a plea for divine intervention, reflecting his reliance on God in times of distress. This moment is reminiscent of other biblical instances where leaders called upon God for deliverance, such as King David in the Psalms. Jehoshaphat's cry may have also served to identify himself to the Arameans, clarifying that he was not Ahab. This act of calling out is a pivotal moment that leads to his preservation, contrasting with Ahab's fate and highlighting the theme of divine protection for those who seek God.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jehoshaphat.htm">Jehoshaphat</a> The king of Judah who allied with Ahab, the king of Israel, to fight against the Arameans at Ramoth-gilead. Known for his piety and reforms in Judah. 2. <a href="/topical/a/ahab.htm">Ahab</a> The king of Israel, known for his idolatry and marriage to Jezebel. He sought to reclaim Ramoth-gilead from the Arameans. 3. <a href="/topical/c/chariot_commanders.htm">Chariot Commanders</a> Military leaders of the Aramean army tasked with targeting the king of Israel during the battle. 4. <a href="/topical/r/ramoth-gilead.htm">Ramoth-gilead</a> A strategic city in the territory of Gilead, contested between Israel and Aram. 5. <a href="/topical/a/arameans.htm">Arameans</a> The opposing force in the battle, led by their king, who instructed his commanders to focus on killing the king of Israel.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_danger_of_unequal_alliances.htm">The Danger of Unequal Alliances</a> Jehoshaphat's alliance with Ahab serves as a cautionary tale about forming partnerships with those who do not share a commitment to God. Believers should seek guidance and wisdom in their associations. <a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_crying_out_to_god.htm">The Power of Crying Out to God</a> Jehoshaphat's cry in the midst of danger demonstrates the importance of turning to God in times of trouble. God is attentive to the cries of His people and provides deliverance. <a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_battle.htm">God's Sovereignty in Battle</a> Despite human strategies and disguises, God's will prevails. Ahab's attempt to avoid his prophesied fate by disguising himself shows that God's plans cannot be thwarted. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_discernment.htm">The Importance of Discernment</a> Jehoshaphat's near-mistake of being identified as Ahab underscores the need for discernment and wisdom in decision-making, especially in high-stakes situations.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_kings_22.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Kings 22</a> <a href="/q/contradictions_in_jehoshaphat's_reign.htm">Are there any contradictions between 2 Chronicles 19 and parallel accounts in Kings regarding Jehoshaphat's reign and reforms?</a> <a href="/q/is_ahab's_fatal_arrow_shot_credible.htm">In 1 Kings 22:29-34, how credible is the account of Ahab's fatal arrow wound and its seemingly random shot from a historical or military standpoint?</a> <a href="/q/why_the_discrepancy_on_jehoshaphat's_actions.htm">In 1 Kings 22:43, why does the text imply Jehoshaphat removed high places when 2 Chronicles 20:33 suggests otherwise?</a> <a href="/q/how_confirm_isaiah_22_5-7_without_evidence.htm">In Isaiah 22:5-7, how can we confirm the prophecy's historical accuracy regarding the siege if archaeological evidence is inconclusive?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/1_kings/22.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(32) Cried out--i.e., to rally his people round him In <a href="/2_chronicles/18-31.htm" title="And it came to pass, when the captains of the chariots saw Jehoshaphat, that they said, It is the king of Israel. Therefore they compassed about him to fight: but Jehoshaphat cried out, and the LORD helped him; and God moved them to depart from him.">2Chronicles 18:31</a> it is added, "And the Lord helped him; and God moved them to depart from him."<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_kings/22.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 32. - And it came to pass when the captains of the chariots saw Jehoshaphat, that they said, Surely [אַך, not only (Bahr, Keil), but certainly; cf. <a href="/genesis/44-28.htm">Genesis 44:28</a>; <a href="/judges/3-24.htm">Judges 3:24</a>; <a href="/2_kings/24-3.htm">2 Kings 24:3</a>] it [Heb. he] is the king of Israel. And they turned aside [Cf. <a href="/1_kings/20-39.htm">1 Kings 20:39</a>, same word. The Hebrew inserts עָלָיו. The chronicler reads יָסֹבוּ they surrounded him, instead of יָסֻרוּ; and the LXX. has ἐκύκλωσεν, in both places. But the Syrians can hardly have actually closed round the king, and the alteration might easily be made in the course of transcription] to fight against him [according to their instructions]: and Jehoshaphat cried out. [This cry has been very variously interpreted. According to some, it was his own name that he ejaculated, which is possible, if the command of ver. 31 was known in the allied army. According to others, it was the battle cry of Judah, which, it is said, would be familiar to the Syrians, and which would rally his own soldiers round him. The Vulgate, no doubt influenced by the words of <a href="/2_chronicles/18-31.htm">2 Chronicles 18:31</a>, "And the Lord helped him, and God moved them to depart from him," interprets, clamavit ad Dominum. That it was a cry for Divine help is the most probable, because it is almost an instinct, especially with a pious soul like Jehoshaphat, to cry to God in the moment of danger. That he had doubts as to whether the course he was pursuing was pleasing to God, would make him all the more ready to cry aloud for mercy the moment he found himself in peril. But it may have been merely a cry of terror. It must be carefully observed that the Scripture does not say that it was this cry led to his being recognized and spared.] <a href="/commentaries/1_kings/22-32.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>When the chariot הָרֶ֜כֶב (hā·re·ḵeḇ) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7393.htm">Strong's 7393: </a> A vehicle, a team, cavalry, a rider, the upper millstone commanders שָׂרֵ֨י (śā·rê) Noun - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8269.htm">Strong's 8269: </a> Chieftain, chief, ruler, official, captain, prince saw כִּרְאוֹת֩ (kir·’ō·wṯ) Preposition-k | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7200.htm">Strong's 7200: </a> To see Jehoshaphat, יְהוֹשָׁפָ֗ט (yə·hō·wō·šā·p̄āṭ) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3092.htm">Strong's 3092: </a> Jehoshaphat -- 'the LORD has judged', the name of a number of Israelites they וְהֵ֤מָּה (wə·hêm·māh) Conjunctive waw | Pronoun - third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1992.htm">Strong's 1992: </a> They said, אָֽמְרוּ֙ (’ā·mə·rū) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> To utter, say “Surely אַ֣ךְ (’aḵ) Adverb <a href="/hebrew/strongs_389.htm">Strong's 389: </a> A particle of affirmation, surely this ה֔וּא (hū) Pronoun - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1931.htm">Strong's 1931: </a> He, self, the same, this, that, as, are is the king מֶֽלֶךְ־ (me·leḵ-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> A king of Israel!” יִשְׂרָאֵ֣ל (yiś·rā·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3478.htm">Strong's 3478: </a> Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc So they turned וַיָּסֻ֥רוּ (way·yā·su·rū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5493.htm">Strong's 5493: </a> To turn aside to fight לְהִלָּחֵ֑ם (lə·hil·lā·ḥêm) Preposition-l | Verb - Nifal - Infinitive construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3898.htm">Strong's 3898: </a> To feed on, to consume, to battle against him, עָלָ֖יו (‘ā·lāw) Preposition | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> Above, over, upon, against but Jehoshaphat יְהוֹשָׁפָֽט׃ (yə·hō·wō·šā·p̄āṭ) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3092.htm">Strong's 3092: </a> Jehoshaphat -- 'the LORD has judged', the name of a number of Israelites cried out. וַיִּזְעַ֖ק (way·yiz·‘aq) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2199.htm">Strong's 2199: </a> To shriek, to announce, convene publicly <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_kings/22-32.htm">1 Kings 22:32 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/1_kings/22-32.htm">1 Kings 22:32 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/1_kings/22-32.htm">1 Kings 22:32 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/1_kings/22-32.htm">1 Kings 22:32 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/1_kings/22-32.htm">1 Kings 22:32 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/1_kings/22-32.htm">1 Kings 22:32 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_kings/22-32.htm">1 Kings 22:32 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_kings/22-32.htm">1 Kings 22:32 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/1_kings/22-32.htm">1 Kings 22:32 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/1_kings/22-32.htm">1 Kings 22:32 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-32.htm">OT History: 1 Kings 22:32 It happened when the captains (1Ki iKi i Ki 1 Kg 1kg) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_kings/22-31.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Kings 22:31"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Kings 22:31" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_kings/22-33.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Kings 22:33"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Kings 22:33" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>