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Will you go with me to fight against Moab?&#8221 &#8220I will go with you,&#8221 he replied. &#8220I am as you are, my people as your people, my horses as your horses.&#8221 <a href="/nlt/2_kings/3.htm">New Living Translation</a> On the way, he sent this message to King Jehoshaphat of Judah: “The king of Moab has rebelled against me. Will you join me in battle against him?” And Jehoshaphat replied, “Why, of course! You and I are as one. My troops are your troops, and my horses are your horses.” <a href="/esv/2_kings/3.htm">English Standard Version</a> And he went and sent word to Jehoshaphat king of Judah: “The king of Moab has rebelled against me. Will you go with me to battle against Moab?” And he said, “I will go. I am as you are, my people as your people, my horses as your horses.” <a href="/bsb/2_kings/3.htm">Berean Standard Bible</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="/kjv/2_kings/3.htm">King James Bible</a> And he went and sent to Jehoshaphat the king of Judah, saying, The king of Moab hath rebelled against me: wilt thou go with me against Moab to battle? And he said, I will go up: I am as thou art, my people as thy people, and my horses as thy horses. <a href="/nkjv/2_kings/3.htm">New King James Version</a> Then he went and sent to Jehoshaphat king of Judah, saying, “The king of Moab has rebelled against me. Will you go with me to fight against Moab?” And he said, “I will go up; I am as you are, my people as your people, my horses as your horses.” <a href="/nasb_/2_kings/3.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Then he went and sent word to Jehoshaphat the king of Judah, saying, “The king of Moab has broken away from me. Will you go with me to fight against Moab?” And he said, “I will go up. Consider me yours, my people as your people, my horses as your horses.” <a href="/nasb/2_kings/3.htm">NASB 1995</a> Then he went and sent word to Jehoshaphat the king of Judah, saying, &#8220The king of Moab has rebelled against me. Will you go with me to fight against Moab?&#8221 And he said, &#8220I will go up; I am as you are, my people as your people, my horses as your horses.&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/2_kings/3.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Then he went and sent word to Jehoshaphat the king of Judah, saying, “The king of Moab has rebelled against me. Will you go with me to fight against Moab?” And he said, “I will go up; I am as you are, my people as your people, my horses as your horses.” <a href="/lsb/2_kings/3.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Then he went and sent word to Jehoshaphat the king of Judah, saying, “The king of Moab has rebelled against me. Will you go with me to fight against Moab?” And he said, “I will go up; I am as you are, my people as your people, my horses as your horses.” <a href="/amp/2_kings/3.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Then he went and sent word to Jehoshaphat king of Judah, saying, “The king of Moab has rebelled against me. Will you go with me to fight against Moab?” And he replied, “I will go; I am as you are, my people as your people, my horses as your horses.” <a href="/csb/2_kings/3.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Then he sent a message to King Jehoshaphat of Judah: “The king of Moab has rebelled against me. Will you go with me to fight against Moab? ” Jehoshaphat said, “I will go. I am as you are, my people as your people, my horses as your horses.” <a href="/hcsb/2_kings/3.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Then he sent a message to King Jehoshaphat of Judah: &#8220The king of Moab has rebelled against me. Will you go with me to fight against Moab?&#8221 Jehoshaphat said, &#8220I will go. I am as you are, my people as your people, my horses as your horses.&#8221 <a href="/asv/2_kings/3.htm">American Standard Version</a> And he went and sent to Jehoshaphat the king of Judah, saying, The king of Moab hath rebelled against me: wilt thou go with me against Moab to battle? And he said, I will go up: I am as thou art, my people as thy people, my horses as thy horses. <a href="/cev/2_kings/3.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> He sent this message to King Jehoshaphat of Judah, "The king of Moab has rebelled. Will you go with me to attack him?" "Yes, I will," Jehoshaphat answered. "I'm on your side, and my soldiers and horses are at your command. <a href="/erv/2_kings/3.htm">English Revised Version</a> And he went and sent to Jehoshaphat the king of Judah, saying, The king of Moab hath rebelled against me: wilt thou go with me against Moab to battle? And he said, I will go up: I am as thou art, my people as thy people, my horses as thy horses. <a href="/gwt/2_kings/3.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> He sent this message to King Jehoshaphat of Judah: "The king of Moab has rebelled against me. Will you fight Moab with me?" Jehoshaphat answered, "I'll go. I will do what you do. My troops will do what your troops do. My horses will do what your horses do." <a href="/gnt/2_kings/3.htm">Good News Translation</a> He sent word to King Jehoshaphat of Judah: "The king of Moab has rebelled against me; will you join me in war against him?" "I will," King Jehoshaphat replied. "I am at your disposal, and so are my men and my horses. <a href="/isv/2_kings/3.htm">International Standard Version</a> As he was going out, he sent this message to King Jehoshaphat of Judah: "The king of Moab has rebelled against me. Will you go with me to fight Moab?" "I'm coming," Jehoshaphat replied. "I'm like you! My army will act like your army and my cavalry like your cavalry," Then Jehoshaphat added: <a href="/msb/2_kings/3.htm">Majority Standard Bible</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="/net/2_kings/3.htm">NET Bible</a> He sent this message to King Jehoshaphat of Judah: "The king of Moab has rebelled against me. Will you fight with me against Moab?" Jehoshaphat replied, "I will join you in the campaign; my army and horses are at your disposal." <a href="/nheb/2_kings/3.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> He went and sent to Jehoshaphat the king of Judah, saying, "The king of Moab has rebelled against me. Will you go with me against Moab to battle?" He said, "I will go up. I am as you are, my people as your people, my horses as your horses." <a href="/wbt/2_kings/3.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And he went and sent to Jehoshaphat the king of Judah, saying, The king of Moab hath rebelled against me: wilt thou go with me against Moab to battle? And he said, I will go: I am as thou art, my people as thy people, and my horses as thy horses. <a href="/web/2_kings/3.htm">World English Bible</a> He went and sent to Jehoshaphat the king of Judah, saying, “The king of Moab has rebelled against me. Will you go with me against Moab to battle?” He said, “I will go up. I am as you are, my people as your people, my horses as your horses.” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/2_kings/3.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and goes and sends to Jehoshaphat king of Judah, saying, “The king of Moab has transgressed against me; do you go with me to Moab for battle?” And he says, “I go up, as I, so you; as my people, so your people; as my horses, so your horses.” <a href="/ylt/2_kings/3.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and goeth and sendeth unto Jehoshaphat king of Judah, saying, 'The king of Moab hath transgressed against me; dost thou go with me unto Moab for battle?' and he saith, 'I go up, as I, so thou; as my people, so thy people; as my horses, so thy horses. <a href="/slt/2_kings/3.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And he will go and send to Jehoshaphat king of Judah, saying, The king of Moab broke with me; go with me against Moab to war. And he will say, I will go: as me, as thee; as my people as thy people; as my horses as thy horses.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/2_kings/3.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And he sent to Josaphat king of Juda, saying: The king of Moab is revolted from me, come with me against him to battle. And he answered: I will come up: he that is mine, is thine: my people, thy people: and my horses, thy horses. <a href="/cpdv/2_kings/3.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And he sent to Jehoshaphat, the king of Judah, saying: “The king of Moab was withdrawn from me. Come to battle with me against him.” And he responded: “I will go up. What is mine, is yours. My people are your people. And my horses are your horses.” <a href="/nabre/2_kings/3.htm">New American Bible</a> Then he sent Jehoshaphat, the king of Judah, the message: “The king of Moab has rebelled against me. Will you come with me to Moab to fight?” He replied, “I will. You and I are as one, your people and my people, and your horses and my horses as well.” <a href="/nrsvce/2_kings/3.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> As he went he sent word to King Jehoshaphat of Judah, “The king of Moab has rebelled against me; will you go with me to battle against Moab?” He answered, “I will; I am with you, my people are your people, my horses are your horses.”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/2_kings/3.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Then he went on and sent to Jehoshaphat king of Judah, saying, The king of Moab has rebelled against me; come with me, let us go to war against Moab. And Jehoshaphat said, I will go up as you go, my people as your people and my horses as your horses. <a href="/hpbt/2_kings/3.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And he sent to Yushaphat King of Yehuda and said: “The King of Moab has rebelled against me. Come with me; let us go to battle against Moab!” And Yushaphat said to him: “I am going up like you and my people are as your people, and my horses as your horses.”<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/2_kings/3.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And he went and sent to Jehoshaphat the king of Judah, saying: 'The king of Moab hath rebelled against me; wilt thou go with me against Moab to battle?' And he said: 'I will go up; I am as thou art, my people as thy people, my horses as thy horses.' <a href="/sep/2_kings/3.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And he went and sent to Josaphat king of Juda, saying, The king of Moab has rebelled against me: wilt thou go with me against Moab to war? And he said, I will go up: thou art as I, I am as thou; as my people, so is thy people, as my horses, so are thy horses. <a href="/parallel/2_kings/3-7.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/FiLs3w_mMFQ?start=647" 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/2_kings/3.htm">Joram Overcomes Moab's Rebellion</a> …6So at that time King Jehoram set out from Samaria and mobilized all Israel. 7<a href="/hebrew/1980.htm" title="1980: way·yê·leḵ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To go, come, walk. Akin to yalak; a primitive root; to walk."></a> <a href="/hebrew/7971.htm" title="7971: way·yiš·laḥ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To send. A primitive root; to send away, for, or out.">And he sent</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">a message to</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/559.htm" title="559: lê·mōr (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say."></a> <a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: me·leḵ (N-msc) -- King. From malak; a king.">“The king</a> <a href="/hebrew/4124.htm" title="4124: mō·w·’āḇ (N-proper-fs) -- A son of Lot, also his desc. and the territory where they settled. ">of Moab</a> <a href="/hebrew/6586.htm" title="6586: pā·ša‘ (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To rebel, transgress. A primitive root; to break away, i.e. Trespass, apostatize, quarrel.">has rebelled</a> <a href="/hebrew/bî (Prep:: 1cs) -- ">against me.</a> <a href="/hebrew/1980.htm" title="1980: hă·ṯê·lêḵ (V-Qal-Imperf-2ms) -- To go, come, walk. Akin to yalak; a primitive root; to walk.">Will you go</a> <a href="/hebrew/854.htm" title="854: ’it·tî (Prep:: 1cs) -- With (denoting proximity). Probably from 'anah; properly, nearness, near; hence, generally, with, by, at, among, etc.">with me</a> <a href="/hebrew/4421.htm" title="4421: lam·mil·ḥā·māh (Prep-l, Art:: N-fs) -- A battle, war. From lacham; a battle; generally, war.">to fight</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">against</a> <a href="/hebrew/4124.htm" title="4124: mō·w·’āḇ (N-proper-fs) -- A son of Lot, also his desc. and the territory where they settled. ">Moab?”</a> <a href="/hebrew/5927.htm" title="5927: ’e·‘ĕ·leh (V-Qal-Imperf-1cs) -- A primitive root; to ascend, intransitively or actively; used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative.">“I will go,”</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: way·yō·mer (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">replied Jehoshaphat.</a> <a href="/hebrew/3644.htm" title="3644: kā·mō·w·nî (Prep:: 1cs) -- Like, as, when. Or kamow; a form of the prefix k-, but used separately; as, thus, so.">“I am</a> <a href="/hebrew/3644.htm" title="3644: ḵā·mō·w·ḵā (Prep:: 2ms) -- Like, as, when. Or kamow; a form of the prefix k-, but used separately; as, thus, so.">like you,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5971.htm" title="5971: kə·‘am·mî (Prep-k:: N-msc:: 1cs) -- From amam; a people; specifically, a tribe; hence troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock.">my people are</a> <a href="/hebrew/5971.htm" title="5971: ḵə·‘am·me·ḵā (Prep-k:: N-msc:: 2ms) -- From amam; a people; specifically, a tribe; hence troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock.">your people,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5483.htm" title="5483: kə·sū·say (Prep-k:: N-mpc:: 1cs) -- A swallow, swift (type of bird). Or cuc; from an unused root meaning to skip; a horse; also a swallow.">and my horses are</a> <a href="/hebrew/5483.htm" title="5483: kə·sū·se·ḵā (Prep-k:: N-mpc:: 2ms) -- A swallow, swift (type of bird). Or cuc; from an unused root meaning to skip; a horse; also a swallow.">your horses.”</a> 8Then he asked, “Which way shall we go up?” “By way of the Desert of Edom,” replied Joram.…<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="/1_kings/22-4.htm">1 Kings 22:4</a> So he asked Jehoshaphat, “Will you go with me to fight against Ramoth-gilead?” Jehoshaphat answered the king of Israel, “I am as you are, my people are your people, and my horses are your horses.” <a href="/judges/1-3.htm">Judges 1:3</a> Then the men of Judah said to their brothers the Simeonites, “Come up with us to our allotted territory, and let us fight against the Canaanites. And we likewise will go with you to your territory.” So the Simeonites went with them. <a href="/1_samuel/11-1.htm">1 Samuel 11:1-11</a> Then Nahash the Ammonite came up and laid siege to Jabesh-gilead. All the men of Jabesh said to him, “Make a treaty with us, and we will serve you.” / But Nahash the Ammonite replied, “I will make a treaty with you on one condition, that I may put out everyone’s right eye and bring reproach upon all Israel.” / “Hold off for seven days,” replied the elders of Jabesh, “and let us send messengers throughout Israel. If there is no one to save us, we will surrender to you.” ... <a href="/1_samuel/23-2.htm">1 Samuel 23:2-5</a> So David inquired of the LORD, “Should I go and attack these Philistines?” And the LORD said to David, “Go and attack the Philistines and save Keilah.” / But David’s men said to him, “Look, we are afraid here in Judah; how much more if we go to Keilah against the armies of the Philistines?” / Once again, David inquired of the LORD, and the LORD answered him: “Go at once to Keilah, for I will deliver the Philistines into your hand.” ... <a href="/1_samuel/30-8.htm">1 Samuel 30:8</a> and David inquired of the LORD: “Should I pursue these raiders? Will I overtake them?” “Pursue them,” the LORD replied, “for you will surely overtake them and rescue the captives.” <a href="/2_samuel/10-11.htm">2 Samuel 10:11</a> “If the Arameans are too strong for me,” said Joab, “then you will come to my rescue. And if the Ammonites are too strong for you, then I will come to your rescue. <a href="/1_kings/20-4.htm">1 Kings 20:4</a> And the king of Israel replied, “Just as you say, my lord the king: I am yours, along with all that I have.” <a href="/1_kings/20-32.htm">1 Kings 20:32-33</a> So with sackcloth around their waists and ropes around their heads, they went to the king of Israel and said, “Your servant Ben-hadad says, ‘Please spare my life.’” And the king answered, “Is he still alive? He is my brother.” / Now the men were looking for a sign of hope, and they quickly grasped at this word and replied, “Yes, your brother Ben-hadad.” “Go and get him!” said the king. Then Ben-hadad came out, and Ahab had him come up into his chariot. <a href="/2_chronicles/18-3.htm">2 Chronicles 18:3</a> 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.” <a href="/2_chronicles/20-1.htm">2 Chronicles 20:1-4</a> After this, the Moabites and Ammonites, together with some of the Meunites, came to make war against Jehoshaphat. / Then some men came and told Jehoshaphat, “A vast army is coming against you from Edom, from beyond the Sea; they are already in Hazazon-tamar” (that is, En-gedi). / Jehoshaphat was alarmed and set his face to seek the LORD. And he proclaimed a fast throughout Judah. ... <a href="/2_chronicles/20-35.htm">2 Chronicles 20:35-37</a> Later, Jehoshaphat king of Judah made an alliance with Ahaziah king of Israel, who acted wickedly. / They agreed to make ships to go to Tarshish, and these were built in Ezion-geber. / Then Eliezer son of Dodavahu of Mareshah prophesied against Jehoshaphat, saying, “Because you have allied yourself with Ahaziah, the LORD has destroyed your works.” So the ships were wrecked and were unable to sail to Tarshish. <a href="/isaiah/7-2.htm">Isaiah 7:2</a> 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="/isaiah/7-7.htm">Isaiah 7:7</a> But this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘It will not arise; it will not happen. <a href="/matthew/18-19.htm">Matthew 18:19-20</a> Again, I tell you truly that if two of you on the earth agree about anything you ask for, it will be done for you by My Father in heaven. / For where two or three gather together in My name, there am I with them.” <a href="/luke/14-31.htm">Luke 14:31-32</a> Or what king on his way to war with another king will not first sit down and consider whether he can engage with ten thousand men the one coming against him with twenty thousand? / And if he is unable, he will send a delegation while the other king is still far off, to ask for terms of peace.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And he went and sent to Jehoshaphat the king of Judah, saying, The king of Moab has rebelled against me: will you go with me against Moab to battle? And he said, I will go up: I am as you are, my people as your people, and my horses as your horses.wilt thou go<a href="/1_kings/22-4.htm">1 Kings 22:4,32,33</a> And he said unto Jehoshaphat, Wilt thou go with me to battle to Ramothgilead? And Jehoshaphat said to the king of Israel, I am as thou art, my people as thy people, my horses as thy horses… <a href="/2_chronicles/18-3.htm">2 Chronicles 18:3,29-32</a> And Ahab king of Israel said unto Jehoshaphat king of Judah, Wilt thou go with me to Ramothgilead? And he answered him, I am as thou art, and my people as thy people; and we will be with thee in the war… <a href="/2_chronicles/19-2.htm">2 Chronicles 19:2</a> And Jehu the son of Hanani the seer went out to meet him, and said to king Jehoshaphat, Shouldest thou help the ungodly, and love them that hate the LORD? therefore is wrath upon thee from before the LORD.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_kings/22-35.htm">Battle</a> <a href="/2_kings/2-11.htm">Horses</a> <a href="/2_kings/3-1.htm">Jehoshaphat</a> <a href="/2_kings/3-1.htm">Judah</a> <a href="/1_kings/20-12.htm">Message</a> <a href="/2_kings/3-5.htm">Moab</a> <a href="/2_kings/3-5.htm">Rebelled</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-4.htm">Wilt</a> <a href="/2_kings/2-22.htm">Word</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_kings/3-26.htm">Battle</a> <a href="/2_kings/5-9.htm">Horses</a> <a href="/2_kings/3-11.htm">Jehoshaphat</a> <a href="/2_kings/3-9.htm">Judah</a> <a href="/2_kings/5-8.htm">Message</a> <a href="/2_kings/3-10.htm">Moab</a> <a href="/2_kings/8-20.htm">Rebelled</a> <a href="/2_kings/4-23.htm">Wilt</a> <a href="/2_kings/3-12.htm">Word</a><div class="vheading2">2 Kings 3</div>1. <a href="/2_kings/3-1.htm">Jehoram's reign</a> 4. <a href="/2_kings/3-4.htm">Mesha rebels</a> 6. <a href="/2_kings/3-6.htm">Jehoram, with Jehoshaphat, and the king of Edom, being distressed for want of water, </a> 13. <a href="/2_kings/3-13.htm">by Elisha obtains water, and promise of victory</a> 21. <a href="/2_kings/3-21.htm">The Moabites, deceived by the colour of the water, coming to spoil, are overcome</a> 26. <a href="/2_kings/3-26.htm">The king of Moab sacrifices his son, and raises the siege</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/2_kings/3.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/2_kings/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/2_kings/3.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>And he sent a message to Jehoshaphat king of Judah: This phrase highlights the political alliance between the northern kingdom of Israel and the southern kingdom of Judah. Jehoshaphat, known for his piety and reforms, often sought to align with Israel despite its apostasy. This reflects the complex political landscape of the time, where alliances were crucial for survival against common enemies. The communication between the two kings underscores the importance of unity among the tribes of Israel, even when divided into two kingdoms.The king of Moab has rebelled against me: Moab, located east of the Dead Sea, was a frequent adversary of Israel. The rebellion likely involved Moab's refusal to pay tribute, a common practice in ancient Near Eastern politics. This rebellion can be seen as a fulfillment of the prophecy in <a href="/isaiah/16.htm">Isaiah 16</a>, where Moab's downfall is foretold. Historically, Moab had been subjugated by Israel since the time of David, and this rebellion signifies a shift in power dynamics.Will you go with me to fight against Moab?: This request for military assistance indicates the seriousness of the Moabite rebellion. It also reflects the interdependence of the Israelite and Judean kingdoms despite their religious and political differences. The question posed by the king of Israel to Jehoshaphat is reminiscent of the alliances formed in earlier biblical narratives, such as the coalition of kings in <a href="/genesis/14.htm">Genesis 14</a>.I will go, Jehoshaphat's immediate agreement to assist Israel demonstrates his commitment to the alliance and his willingness to support his fellow Israelites. This response can be seen as an act of faith and solidarity, reflecting the biblical principle of unity among God's people. It also highlights Jehoshaphat's character as a king who seeks peace and cooperation.I am as you are, my people are your people, and my horses are your horses: This declaration of unity emphasizes the shared heritage and mutual support between the two kingdoms. It echoes the covenantal language found in other parts of Scripture, such as <a href="/ruth/1-16.htm">Ruth 1:16</a>, where Ruth pledges loyalty to Naomi. The mention of horses, a symbol of military strength, underscores the commitment to a joint military effort. This phrase also foreshadows the ultimate unity of God's people under the reign of Christ, who breaks down divisions and unites all believers.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jehoram.htm">Jehoram (Joram) of Israel</a> The son of Ahab and Jezebel, Jehoram was the king of Israel who sought an alliance with Judah to fight against Moab. 2. <a href="/topical/j/jehoshaphat_of_judah.htm">Jehoshaphat of Judah</a> The king of Judah known for his faithfulness to God, Jehoshaphat agreed to ally with Jehoram against Moab. 3. <a href="/topical/m/moab.htm">Moab</a> A neighboring nation that rebelled against Israel after the death of Ahab, leading to the conflict described in this passage. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_alliance.htm">The Alliance</a> The event where Jehoram seeks Jehoshaphat's help to subdue the Moabite rebellion, highlighting political and military alliances in the ancient Near East. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_rebellion_of_moab.htm">The Rebellion of Moab</a> The catalyst for the events in this chapter, where Moab, under King Mesha, rebels against Israelite control.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_godly_alliances.htm">The Importance of Godly Alliances</a> Jehoshaphat's alliance with Jehoram serves as a reminder to seek God's guidance in forming partnerships, ensuring they align with His will. <a href="/topical/u/unity_among_god's_people.htm">Unity Among God's People</a> Jehoshaphat's response, "I am like you, my people are your people," highlights the importance of unity among believers, even when facing external threats. <a href="/topical/d/discernment_in_leadership.htm">Discernment in Leadership</a> Leaders must exercise discernment in their alliances and decisions, seeking God's wisdom to avoid compromising their spiritual integrity. <a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_rebellion.htm">The Consequences of Rebellion</a> Moab's rebellion against Israel serves as a cautionary tale about the consequences of defying God's established order. <a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_in_adversity.htm">Faithfulness in Adversity</a> Despite the political and military challenges, Jehoshaphat's faithfulness to God is a model for maintaining spiritual integrity in difficult times.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_2_kings_3.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 2 Kings 3</a> <a href="/q/who_was_king_jehoram_joram.htm">Who was King Jehoram/Joram in biblical history?</a> <a href="/q/evidence_for_2_kings_3_battle.htm">Is there any archaeological evidence to support this battle's events and outcome (2 Kings 3)?</a> <a href="/q/how_to_reconcile_2_kings_3_with_other_records.htm">How do we reconcile this account with different details of the Moabite rebellion in other historical records (2 Kings 3)?</a> <a href="/q/is_1_kings_12_19's_claim_credible.htm">How credible is the historical claim in 1 Kings 12:19 that Israel permanently rebelled against the Davidic dynasty? </a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/2_kings/3.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(7) Wilt thou go.--So Ahab asks Jehoshaphat in <a href="/1_kings/22-4.htm" title="And he said to Jehoshaphat, Will you go with me to battle to Ramothgilead? And Jehoshaphat said to the king of Israel, I am as you are, my people as your people, my horses as your horses.">1Kings 22:4</a>, and he replies as here, "I am as thou art," &c. This indicates that the present section was originally composed by the same hand as <a href="/context/1_kings/20-1.htm" title="And Benhadad the king of Syria gathered all his host together: and there were thirty and two kings with him, and horses, and chariots; and he went up and besieged Samaria, and warred against it.">1Kings 20:1-34</a>; <a href="/context/1_kings/22-1.htm" title="And they continued three years without war between Syria and Israel.">1Kings 22:1-37</a> (Thenius) Jehoshaphat assented, in spite of the prophetic censures of his alliance with Ahab and Ahaziah (<a href="/2_chronicles/19-2.htm" title="And Jehu the son of Hanani the seer went out to meet him, and said to king Jehoshaphat, Should you help the ungodly, and love them that hate the LORD? therefore is wrath on you from before the LORD.">2Chronicles 19:2</a>; <a href="/2_chronicles/20-37.htm" title="Then Eliezer the son of Dodavah of Mareshah prophesied against Jehoshaphat, saying, Because you have joined yourself with Ahaziah, the LORD has broken your works. And the ships were broken, that they were not able to go to Tarshish.">2Chronicles 20:37</a>); perhaps because he was anxious to inflict further punishment on the Moabites for their inroad into Judah (2 Chronicles 20), and to prevent any recurrence of the same (Keil).Against Moab to battle?--Or, into Moab to the war? . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_kings/3.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 7. - And he went and sent to Jehoshaphat the King of Judah, saying. Jehoshaphat had originally allied himself with Ahab, and had cemented the alliance by a marriage between his eldest son, Jehoram, and Athaliah, Ahab's daughter (<a href="/2_kings/8-18.htm">2 Kings 8:18</a>; <a href="/2_chronicles/18-1.htm">2 Chronicles 18:1</a>). He had joined Ahab in his attack on the Syrians at Ramoth-Gilead (<a href="/1_kings/22-4.htm">1 Kings 22:4-36</a>), and had thereby incurred the rebuke of Jehu the son of Hanani (<a href="/2_chronicles/19-2.htm">2 Chronicles 19:2</a>). This, however, had net prevented him from continuing his friendship with the Israelite royal house; he "joined himself with Ahaziah" (<a href="/2_chronicles/20-35.htm">2 Chronicles 20:35</a>), Ahab's successor, and though their combined naval expedition met with disaster (<a href="/1_kings/22-48.htm">1 Kings 22:48</a>), yet he still maintained amicable relations with the Israelite court. Jehoram, therefore, confidently sought his active help when he made up his mind to engage in a war with Moab. The king of Moab hath rebelled against me: wilt thou go with me against Moab to battle! And he said, I will go up: I am as thou art, my people as thy people, and my hones as thy horses. Compare the answer which the same king had made to Ahab, when requested to join him in his attack on the Syrians (<a href="/1_kings/22-4.htm">1 Kings 22:4</a>). The words were probably a common formula expressive of willingness to enter into the closest possible alliance. Jehoshaphat, it appears from <a href="/2_chronicles/20-1.htm">2 Chronicles 20:1-35</a>, had, a little before this, been himself attacked by the united forces of Moab and Ammon, and brought into a peril from which he was only delivered by miracle. It was, therefore, much to his advantage that Moab should be weakened. <a href="/commentaries/2_kings/3-7.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>And he sent וַיִּשְׁלַח֩ (way·yiš·laḥ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7971.htm">Strong's 7971: </a> To send away, for, out a message to אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> Near, with, among, to King מֶֽלֶךְ־ (me·leḵ-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> A king Jehoshaphat יְהוֹשָׁפָ֨ט (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 of Judah: יְהוּדָ֜ה (yə·hū·ḏāh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3063.htm">Strong's 3063: </a> Judah -- 'praised', a son of Jacob, also the southern kingdom, also four Israelites “The king מֶ֤לֶךְ (me·leḵ) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> A king of Moab מוֹאָב֙ (mō·w·’āḇ) Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4124.htm">Strong's 4124: </a> Moab -- a son of Lot,also his descendants and the territory where they settled has rebelled פָּשַׁ֣ע (pā·ša‘) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6586.htm">Strong's 6586: </a> To break away, trespass, apostatize, quarrel against me. בִּ֔י (bî) Preposition | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/.htm">Strong's Hebrew</a> Will you go הֲתֵלֵ֥ךְ (hă·ṯê·lêḵ) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1980.htm">Strong's 1980: </a> To go, come, walk with me אִתִּ֛י (’it·tî) Preposition | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_854.htm">Strong's 854: </a> Nearness, near, with, by, at, among to fight לַמִּלְחָמָ֑ה (lam·mil·ḥā·māh) Preposition-l, Article | Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4421.htm">Strong's 4421: </a> A battle, war against אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> Near, with, among, to Moab?” מוֹאָ֖ב (mō·w·’āḇ) Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4124.htm">Strong's 4124: </a> Moab -- a son of Lot,also his descendants and the territory where they settled “I will go,” אֶעֱלֶ֔ה (’e·‘ĕ·leh) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5927.htm">Strong's 5927: </a> To ascend, in, actively replied Jehoshaphat. לֵאמֹ֗ר (lê·mōr) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> To utter, say “I [am] כָּמ֧וֹנִי (kā·mō·w·nî) Preposition | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3644.htm">Strong's 3644: </a> Like, as, when as you [are], כָמ֛וֹךָ (ḵā·mō·w·ḵā) Preposition | second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3644.htm">Strong's 3644: </a> Like, as, when my people כְּעַמִּ֥י (kə·‘am·mî) Preposition-k | Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5971.htm">Strong's 5971: </a> A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock as your people, כְעַמֶּ֖ךָ (ḵə·‘am·me·ḵā) Preposition-k | Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5971.htm">Strong's 5971: </a> A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock my horses כְּסוּסַ֥י (kə·sū·say) Preposition-k | Noun - masculine plural construct | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5483.htm">Strong's 5483: </a> A swallow, swift (type of bird) as your horses.” כְּסוּסֶֽיךָ׃ (kə·sū·se·ḵā) Preposition-k | Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5483.htm">Strong's 5483: </a> A swallow, swift (type of bird) <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_kings/3-7.htm">2 Kings 3:7 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/2_kings/3-7.htm">2 Kings 3:7 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/2_kings/3-7.htm">2 Kings 3:7 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/2_kings/3-7.htm">2 Kings 3:7 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/2_kings/3-7.htm">2 Kings 3:7 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/2_kings/3-7.htm">2 Kings 3:7 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_kings/3-7.htm">2 Kings 3:7 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_kings/3-7.htm">2 Kings 3:7 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/2_kings/3-7.htm">2 Kings 3:7 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/2_kings/3-7.htm">2 Kings 3:7 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/2_kings/3-7.htm">OT History: 2 Kings 3:7 He went and sent to Jehoshaphat (2Ki iiKi ii ki 2 kg 2kg) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_kings/3-6.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Kings 3:6"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Kings 3:6" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_kings/3-8.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Kings 3:8"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Kings 3:8" /></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>