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class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/1_kings/22.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/1_kings/22.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />But in the third year Jehoshaphat king of Judah went down to see the king of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/1_kings/22.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Then during the third year, King Jehoshaphat of Judah went to visit King Ahab of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/1_kings/22.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />But in the third year Jehoshaphat the king of Judah came down to the king of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/1_kings/22.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />However, in the third year, Jehoshaphat king of Judah went down to visit the king of Israel,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_kings/22.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And it came to pass in the third year, that Jehoshaphat the king of Judah came down to the king of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_kings/22.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Then it came to pass, in the third year, that Jehoshaphat the king of Judah went down to <i>visit</i> the king of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_kings/22.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />In the third year, Jehoshaphat the king of Judah came down to the king of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_kings/22.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />In the third year Jehoshaphat the king of Judah came down to the king of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_kings/22.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And it came about in the third year, that Jehoshaphat the king of Judah came down to the king of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_kings/22.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Now it happened in the third year, that Jehoshaphat the king of Judah came down to the king of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_kings/22.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />In the third year Jehoshaphat king of Judah came down to the king of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_kings/22.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />However, in the third year, King Jehoshaphat of Judah went to visit the king of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_kings/22.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />However, in the third year, Jehoshaphat king of Judah went to visit the king of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_kings/22.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And it came to pass in the third year, that Jehoshaphat the king of Judah came down to the king of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/1_kings/22.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />During the third year King Jehoshaphat of Judah went to visit King Ahab of Israel. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_kings/22.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And it came to pass in the third year, that Jehoshaphat the king of Judah came down to the king of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_kings/22.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />In the third year King Jehoshaphat of Judah went to visit the king of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_kings/22.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />but in the third year King Jehoshaphat of Judah went to see King Ahab of Israel. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_kings/22.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />During that third year, King Jehoshaphat of Judah went to visit the king of Israel. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_kings/22.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />However, in the third year, Jehoshaphat king of Judah went down to visit the king of Israel,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_kings/22.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />In the third year King Jehoshaphat of Judah came down to visit the king of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_kings/22.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />It happened in the third year, that Jehoshaphat the king of Judah came down to the king of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_kings/22.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And it came to pass in the third year, that Jehoshaphat the king of Judah came down to the king of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_kings/22.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />In the third year, Jehoshaphat the king of Judah came down to the king of Israel. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/1_kings/22.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And it comes to pass in the third year, that Jehoshaphat king of Judah comes down to the king of Israel,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_kings/22.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and it cometh to pass in the third year, that Jehoshaphat king of Judah cometh down unto the king of Israel,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_kings/22.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And it will be in the third year, and Jehoshaphat king of Judah went down to the king of Israel.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/1_kings/22.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And in the third year, Josaphat king of Juda came down to the king of Israel. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_kings/22.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />But in the third year, Jehoshaphat, the king of Judah, descended to the king of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_kings/22.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />In the third year, however, King Jehoshaphat of Judah came down to the king of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_kings/22.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />But in the third year King Jehoshaphat of Judah came down to the king of Israel.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_kings/22.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And it came to pass in the third year, that Jehoshaphat the king of Judah came down to Ahab the king of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/1_kings/22.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And it was in the third year, and Yushaphat, King of Yehuda, came down to Akhab, King of Israel.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/1_kings/22.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And it came to pass in the third year, that Jehoshaphat the king of Judah came down to the king of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/1_kings/22.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And it came to pass in the third year, that Josaphat king of Juda went down to the king of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_kings/22-2.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Xx9A0AxPaoQ?start=8686" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/1_kings/22.htm">Ahab and the False Prophets</a></span><br><span class="reftext">1</span>Then three years passed without war between Aram and Israel. <span class="reftext">2</span><span class="highl"><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.">However,</a> <a href="/hebrew/7992.htm" title="7992: haš·šə·lî·šîṯ (Art:: Number-ofs) -- Ordinal from shalowsh; third; feminine a third; by extension, a third; specifically, a third-story cell).">in the third</a> <a href="/hebrew/8141.htm" title="8141: baš·šā·nāh (Prep-b, Art:: N-fs) -- A year. (in plura or shanah; from shanah; a year.">year,</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/4428.htm" title="4428: me·leḵ- (N-msc) -- King. From malak; a king.">king</a> <a href="/hebrew/3063.htm" title="3063: yə·hū·ḏāh (N-proper-ms) -- From yadah; celebrated; Jehudah, the name of five Israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory.">of Judah</a> <a href="/hebrew/3381.htm" title="3381: way·yê·reḏ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To come or go down, descend. ">went down</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">to</a> <a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: me·leḵ (N-msc) -- King. From malak; a king.">visit 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> </span><span class="reftext">3</span>who said to his servants, “Do you not know that Ramoth-gilead is ours, but we have failed to take it from the hand of the king of Aram?”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/18-2.htm">2 Chronicles 18:2</a></span><br />And some years later he went down to visit Ahab in Samaria, where Ahab sacrificed many sheep and cattle for him and the people with him and urged him to march up to Ramoth-gilead.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/18-3.htm">2 Chronicles 18:3</a></span><br />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.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/18-28.htm">2 Chronicles 18:28</a></span><br />So the king of Israel and Jehoshaphat king of Judah went up to Ramoth-gilead.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/18-29.htm">2 Chronicles 18:29</a></span><br />And the king of Israel said to Jehoshaphat, “I will disguise myself and go into battle, but you wear your royal robes.” So the king of Israel disguised himself and went into battle.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/18-30.htm">2 Chronicles 18:30</a></span><br />Now the king of Aram had ordered his chariot commanders, “Do not fight with anyone, small or great, except the king of Israel.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/18-31.htm">2 Chronicles 18:31</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/18-32.htm">2 Chronicles 18:32</a></span><br />And when the chariot commanders saw that he was not the king of Israel, they turned back from pursuing him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/18-33.htm">2 Chronicles 18:33</a></span><br />However, a certain man drew his bow without taking special aim, and he struck the king of Israel between the joints of his armor. So the king said to his charioteer, “Turn around and take me out of the battle, for I am badly wounded!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/18-34.htm">2 Chronicles 18:34</a></span><br />The battle raged throughout that day, and the king of Israel propped himself up in his chariot facing the Arameans until evening. And at sunset he died.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/19-1.htm">2 Chronicles 19:1</a></span><br />When Jehoshaphat king of Judah had returned safely to his home in Jerusalem,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/19-2.htm">2 Chronicles 19:2</a></span><br />Jehu son of Hanani the seer went out to confront him and said to King Jehoshaphat, “Should you help the wicked and love those who hate the LORD? Because of this, the wrath of the LORD is upon you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/19-3.htm">2 Chronicles 19:3</a></span><br />However, some good is found in you, for you have removed the Asherah poles from the land and have set your heart on seeking God.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/19-4.htm">2 Chronicles 19:4</a></span><br />Jehoshaphat lived in Jerusalem, and once again he went out among the people from Beersheba to the hill country of Ephraim and turned them back to the LORD, the God of their fathers.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/19-5.htm">2 Chronicles 19:5</a></span><br />He appointed judges in the land, in each of the fortified cities of Judah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/19-6.htm">2 Chronicles 19:6</a></span><br />Then he said to the judges, “Consider carefully what you do, for you are not judging for man, but for the LORD, who is with you when you render judgment.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And it came to pass in the third year, that Jehoshaphat the king of Judah came down to the king of Israel.</p><p class="hdg">A.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_kings/22-1.htm">1 Kings 22:1</a></b></br> And they continued three years without war between Syria and Israel.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/matthew/12-40.htm">Matthew 12:40</a></b></br> For as Jonas was three days and three nights in the whale's belly; so shall the Son of man be three days and three nights in the heart of the earth.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/matthew/16-21.htm">Matthew 16:21</a></b></br> From that time forth began Jesus to shew unto his disciples, how that he must go unto Jerusalem, and suffer many things of the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and be raised again the third day.</p><p class="hdg">Jehoshaphat</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_kings/22-41.htm">1 Kings 22:41,44</a></b></br> And Jehoshaphat the son of Asa began to reign over Judah in the fourth year of Ahab king of Israel… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_kings/15-24.htm">1 Kings 15:24</a></b></br> And Asa slept with his fathers, and was buried with his fathers in the city of David his father: and Jehoshaphat his son reigned in his stead.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_kings/8-18.htm">2 Kings 8:18</a></b></br> And he walked in the way of the kings of Israel, as did the house of Ahab: for the daughter of Ahab was his wife: and he did evil in the sight of the LORD.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_kings/22-1.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/1_kings/15-24.htm">Jehoshaphat</a> <a href="/1_kings/15-24.htm">Jehosh'aphat</a> <a href="/1_kings/19-3.htm">Judah</a> <a href="/1_kings/18-34.htm">Third</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_kings/22-3.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-4.htm">Jehoshaphat</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-4.htm">Jehosh'aphat</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-10.htm">Judah</a> <a href="/2_kings/1-13.htm">Third</a><div class="vheading2">1 Kings 22</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/22-1.htm">Ahab, seduced by false prophets, by Michaiah's word, is slain at Ramoth Gilead</a></span><br><span class="reftext">37. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/22-37.htm">The dogs lick up his blood, and Ahaziah succeeds him</a></span><br><span class="reftext">41. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/22-41.htm">Jehoshaphat's good reign</a></span><br><span class="reftext">45. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/22-45.htm">His acts</a></span><br><span class="reftext">46. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/22-46.htm">Jehoram succeeds him</a></span><br><span class="reftext">51. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/22-51.htm">Ahaziah's evil reign</a></span><br></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'; 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The "third year" refers to the third year of Jehoshaphat's reign, which began around 873 BC. This time marker is significant as it sets the stage for the events that follow, highlighting a moment of political maneuvering and alliance-building.<p><b>Jehoshaphat king of Judah</b><br>Jehoshaphat was the fourth king of the Kingdom of Judah, known for his efforts to strengthen the kingdom spiritually and militarily. He is often remembered for his reforms and his commitment to the worship of Yahweh, as seen in <a href="/2_chronicles/17-3.htm">2 Chronicles 17:3-6</a>. His reign is marked by a desire for peace and cooperation with the northern kingdom, Israel, despite their historical tensions and differing religious practices.<p><b>went down to visit</b><br>The phrase "went down" is a geographical reference, as Jerusalem, the capital of Judah, is situated on higher ground compared to Samaria, the capital of Israel. This journey signifies a diplomatic mission, reflecting Jehoshaphat's willingness to engage with Ahab, the king of Israel, despite the latter's reputation for idolatry and apostasy. This visit is a precursor to the alliance that would later lead to military cooperation.<p><b>the king of Israel</b><br>At this time, the king of Israel was Ahab, known for his marriage to Jezebel and the promotion of Baal worship, which led to significant religious and moral decline in Israel. Ahab's reign is characterized by conflict with the prophets of Yahweh, most notably Elijah. The interaction between Jehoshaphat and Ahab is significant, as it represents a complex relationship between the two kingdoms, balancing political alliances with religious convictions. This meeting foreshadows the events of the battle at Ramoth-gilead, where the consequences of their alliance become evident.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/jehoshaphat.htm">Jehoshaphat</a></b><br>The king of Judah, known for his efforts to follow the ways of the Lord and for his reforms to strengthen the spiritual and military state of Judah. His visit to the king of Israel marks a significant political and spiritual event.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/k/king_of_israel.htm">King of Israel</a></b><br>At this time, the king of Israel is Ahab, known for his idolatry and opposition to the prophets of the Lord. His reign is marked by conflict with the prophets and alliances that often lead Israel away from God.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/j/judah.htm">Judah</a></b><br>The southern kingdom, distinct from Israel, often more faithful to the worship of Yahweh, though not without its own struggles with idolatry and disobedience.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/i/israel.htm">Israel</a></b><br>The northern kingdom, frequently led by kings who did not follow the ways of the Lord, often engaging in idolatry and political alliances that compromised their faith.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_third_year.htm">The Third Year</a></b><br>This time marker indicates a period of relative peace between Israel and Judah, setting the stage for Jehoshaphat's visit and the subsequent events.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_danger_of_unequal_alliances.htm">The Danger of Unequal Alliances</a></b><br>Jehoshaphat's visit to Ahab serves as a cautionary tale about forming alliances with those who do not share a commitment to God. Believers should be discerning in their relationships and partnerships.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_influence_of_leadership.htm">The Influence of Leadership</a></b><br>The contrasting leadership styles of Jehoshaphat and Ahab highlight the impact leaders have on their nations' spiritual health. Godly leadership can lead to blessings, while ungodly leadership can lead to downfall.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/seeking_god's_guidance.htm">Seeking God's Guidance</a></b><br>Before making significant decisions or alliances, it is crucial to seek God's guidance. Jehoshaphat's later insistence on consulting a prophet of the Lord (<a href="/1_kings/22-5.htm">1 Kings 22:5</a>) underscores the importance of divine counsel.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_compromise.htm">The Consequences of Compromise</a></b><br>Compromising one's values for political or social gain can lead to spiritual decline. Jehoshaphat's alliance with Ahab ultimately brought negative consequences for Judah.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_kings_22.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Kings 22</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_to_verify_jehoshaphat's_reign.htm">How can we confirm the existence or reign of Jehoshaphat outside the Bible’s narrative in 2 Chronicles 19? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><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><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what's_the_protoevangelium_of_james.htm">Who was Micaiah in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_was_king_jehoshaphat_in_the_bible.htm">Who was King Jehoshaphat in the Bible?</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>(2) <span class= "bld">Jehoshaphat the king of Judah came down.</span>--The fuller account of the Chronicles (2 Chronicles 17) notices that the early part of his reign had been marked by a continuance or increase of the prosperity of Asa; but (<a href="/1_kings/18-1.htm" title="And it came to pass after many days, that the word of the LORD came to Elijah in the third year, saying, Go, show yourself to Ahab; and I will send rain on the earth.">1Kings 18:1</a>) adds, in significant connection, he " had riches and honour in abundance, and joined affinity with Ahab," so that this prosperity was, at any rate in part, dependent on a change of policy from enmity to alliance, with apparently some measure of dependence, dangerous alike spiritually and politically, but probably thought to be a necessity. The visit of Jehoshaphat (<a href="/2_chronicles/18-2.htm" title="And after certain years he went down to Ahab to Samaria. And Ahab killed sheep and oxen for him in abundance, and for the people that he had with him, and persuaded him to go up with him to Ramothgilead.">2Chronicles 18:2</a>) was one of festivity, of which Ahab took advantage.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_kings/22.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 2.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">And it came to pass in the third year</span> [Of the peace; not after the death of Naboth, as Stanley], <span class="cmt_word">that Jehoshaphat the king of Judah came down</span> [The journey to Jerusalem being invariably described as a "going up," one from Jerusalem to the provinces would naturally be spoken of as a "going down"] <span class="cmt_word">to the king of Israel.</span> [For aught that appears, this was the first time that the monarchs of the sister kingdoms had met, except in battle, since the disruption, though the marriage of Jehoram, son of Jehoshaphat, with Athaliah, the daughter of Ahab and Jezebel, had taken place some years before this date (<a href="/2_chronicles/18-1.htm">2 Chronicles 18:1, 2</a>). It is probable that it was the growing power of Syria had led to this affinity and alliance.] <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_kings/22-2.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">However,</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיְהִ֖י</span> <span class="translit">(way·hî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1961.htm">Strong's 1961: </a> </span><span class="str2">To fall out, come to pass, become, be</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in the third</span><br /><span class="heb">הַשְּׁלִישִׁ֑ית</span> <span class="translit">(haš·šə·lî·šîṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Number - ordinal feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7992.htm">Strong's 7992: </a> </span><span class="str2">Third, feminine a, third, a third, a third-story cell)</span><br /><br /><span class="word">year,</span><br /><span class="heb">בַּשָּׁנָ֣ה</span> <span class="translit">(baš·šā·nāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b, Article | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8141.htm">Strong's 8141: </a> </span><span class="str2">A year</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Jehoshaphat</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהוֹשָׁפָ֥ט</span> <span class="translit">(yə·hō·wō·šā·p̄āṭ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3092.htm">Strong's 3092: </a> </span><span class="str2">Jehoshaphat -- 'the LORD has judged', the name of a number of Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">king</span><br /><span class="heb">מֶֽלֶךְ־</span> <span class="translit">(me·leḵ-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> </span><span class="str2">A king</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Judah</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהוּדָ֖ה</span> <span class="translit">(yə·hū·ḏāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3063.htm">Strong's 3063: </a> </span><span class="str2">Judah -- 'praised', a son of Jacob, also the southern kingdom, also four Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">went down</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיֵּ֛רֶד</span> <span class="translit">(way·yê·reḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3381.htm">Strong's 3381: </a> </span><span class="str2">To come or go down, descend</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to</span><br /><span class="heb">אֶל־</span> <span class="translit">(’el-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> </span><span class="str2">Near, with, among, to</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[visit] the king</span><br /><span class="heb">מֶ֥לֶךְ</span> <span class="translit">(me·leḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> </span><span class="str2">A king</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Israel,</span><br /><span class="heb">יִשְׂרָאֵֽל׃</span> <span class="translit">(yiś·rā·’êl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3478.htm">Strong's 3478: </a> </span><span class="str2">Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_kings/22-2.htm">1 Kings 22:2 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_kings/22-2.htm">1 Kings 22:2 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_kings/22-2.htm">1 Kings 22:2 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_kings/22-2.htm">1 Kings 22:2 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_kings/22-2.htm">1 Kings 22:2 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_kings/22-2.htm">1 Kings 22:2 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_kings/22-2.htm">1 Kings 22:2 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_kings/22-2.htm">1 Kings 22:2 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_kings/22-2.htm">1 Kings 22:2 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_kings/22-2.htm">1 Kings 22:2 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_kings/22-2.htm">OT History: 1 Kings 22:2 It happened in the third year that (1Ki iKi i Ki 1 Kg 1kg) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_kings/22-1.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Kings 22:1"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Kings 22:1" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_kings/22-3.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Kings 22:3"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Kings 22:3" /></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>