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And yet we’ve done nothing to recapture it from the king of Aram!” <a href="/esv/1_kings/22.htm">English Standard Version</a> And the king of Israel said to his servants, “Do you know that Ramoth-gilead belongs to us, and we keep quiet and do not take it out of the hand of the king of Syria?” <a href="/bsb/1_kings/22.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> 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?” <a href="/kjv/1_kings/22.htm">King James Bible</a> And the king of Israel said unto his servants, Know ye that Ramoth in Gilead is ours, and we be still, and take it not out of the hand of the king of Syria? <a href="/nkjv/1_kings/22.htm">New King James Version</a> And the king of Israel said to his servants, “Do you know that Ramoth in Gilead is ours, but we hesitate to take it out of the hand of the king of Syria?” <a href="/nasb_/1_kings/22.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Now the king of Israel said to his servants, “Are you aware that Ramoth-gilead belongs to us, yet we are hesitant to take it out of the hand of the king of Aram?” <a href="/nasb/1_kings/22.htm">NASB 1995</a> Now the king of Israel said to his servants, &#8220Do you know that Ramoth-gilead belongs to us, and we are still doing nothing to take it out of the hand of the king of Aram?&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/1_kings/22.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Now the king of Israel said to his servants, “Do you know that Ramoth-gilead belongs to us, and we are still doing nothing to take it out of the hand of the king of Aram?” <a href="/lsb/1_kings/22.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Then the king of Israel said to his servants, “Do you know that Ramoth-gilead belongs to us, but we are sitting still so as not to take it out of the hand of the king of Aram?” <a href="/amp/1_kings/22.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Now the king of Israel said to his servants, “Do you know that Ramoth in Gilead is ours, yet we are still doing nothing to take it from the hand of the king of Aram?” <a href="/csb/1_kings/22.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> The king of Israel had said to his servants, “Don’t you know that Ramoth-gilead is ours, but we’re doing nothing to take it from the king of Aram? ” <a href="/hcsb/1_kings/22.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> The king of Israel had said to his servants, &#8220Don&#8217t you know that Ramoth-gilead is ours, but we have failed to take it from the hand of the king of Aram?&#8221 <a href="/asv/1_kings/22.htm">American Standard Version</a> And the king of Israel said unto his servants, Know ye that Ramoth-gilead is ours, and we are still, and take it not out of the hand of the king of Syria? <a href="/cev/1_kings/22.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Ahab asked his officials, "Why haven't we tried to get Ramoth in Gilead back from the Syrians? It belongs to us." <a href="/erv/1_kings/22.htm">English Revised Version</a> And the king of Israel said unto his servants, Know ye that Ramoth-gilead is ours, and we be still, and take it not out of the hand of the king of Syria? <a href="/gwt/1_kings/22.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> The king of Israel asked his staff, "Do you know that Ramoth in Gilead belongs to us, and we are doing nothing to take it back from the king of Aram?" <a href="/gnt/1_kings/22.htm">Good News Translation</a> Ahab asked his officials, "Why is it that we have not done anything to get back Ramoth in Gilead from the king of Syria? It belongs to us!" <a href="/isv/1_kings/22.htm">International Standard Version</a> The king of Israel asked his servants, "Were you aware that Ramoth-gilead belongs to us, but we aren't doing anything to remove it from the control of the king of Aram?" <a href="/msb/1_kings/22.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> 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?? <a href="/net/1_kings/22.htm">NET Bible</a> The king of Israel said to his servants, "Surely you recognize that Ramoth Gilead belongs to us, though we are hesitant to reclaim it from the king of Syria." <a href="/nheb/1_kings/22.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> The king of Israel said to his servants, "You know that Ramoth Gilead is ours, and we are still, and do not take it out of the hand of the king of Aram?" <a href="/wbt/1_kings/22.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And the king of Israel said to his servants, Know ye that Ramoth in Gilead is ours, and we are still, and take it not out of the hand of the king of Syria? <a href="/web/1_kings/22.htm">World English Bible</a> The king of Israel said to his servants, “You know that Ramoth Gilead is ours, and we do nothing, and don’t take it out of the hand of the king of Syria?” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/1_kings/22.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and the king of Israel says to his servants, “Have you not known that Ramoth-Gilead [is] ours? And we are keeping silent from taking it out of the hand of the king of Aram!” <a href="/ylt/1_kings/22.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and the king of Israel saith unto his servants, 'Have ye not known that ours is Ramoth-Gilead? and we are keeping silent from taking it out of the hand of the king of Aram!' <a href="/slt/1_kings/22.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And the king of Israel will say to his servants, Ye knew that to us Ramoth-Gilead, and we being inactive taking it from the hand of the king of Aram.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/1_kings/22.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> (And the king of Israel said to his servants: Know ye not that Ramoth Galaad is ours, and we neglect to take it out of the hand of the king of Syria?) <a href="/cpdv/1_kings/22.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And the king of Israel said to his servants, “Are you ignorant that Ramoth Gilead is ours, and that we have neglected to take it from the hand of the king of Syria?” <a href="/nabre/1_kings/22.htm">New American Bible</a> The king of Israel said to his servants, “Do you not know that Ramoth-gilead is ours and we are doing nothing to take it from the king of Aram?” <a href="/nrsvce/1_kings/22.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> The king of Israel said to his servants, “Do you know that Ramoth-gilead belongs to us, yet we are doing nothing to take it out of the hand of the king of Aram?”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/1_kings/22.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And the king of Israel said to his servants, Do you know that Ramath-gilead belongs to us, and how long shall we keep still and not take it out of the hand of the king of Aram? <a href="/hpbt/1_kings/22.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And the King of Israel said to his Servants: “You know that Ramath Gelad is ours, and how long are we still, for we should take it from the hand of the King of Edom?”<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/1_kings/22.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And the king of Israel said unto his servants: 'Know ye that Ramoth-gilead is ours, and we are still, and take it not out of the hand of the king of Aram?' <a href="/sep/1_kings/22.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And the king of Israel said to his servants, Know ye that Remmath Galaad is ours, and we are slow to take it out of the hand of the king of Syria? <a href="/parallel/1_kings/22-3.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=8692" 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 and the False Prophets</a> …2However, in the third year, Jehoshaphat king of Judah went down to visit the king of Israel, 3<a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: me·leḵ- (N-msc) -- King. From malak; a king.">who</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."></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.">said</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">to</a> <a href="/hebrew/5650.htm" title="5650: ‘ă·ḇā·ḏāw (N-mpc:: 3ms) -- Slave, servant. From abad; a servant.">his servants,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3045.htm" title="3045: hay·ḏa‘·tem (V-Qal-Perf-2mp) -- A primitive root; to know; used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially.">“Do you not know</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî- (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">that</a> <a href="/hebrew/7418.htm" title="7418: rā·mōṯ (N-proper-fs) -- Height of the south, a place in Simeon, probably the same as NH7437b. ">Ramoth-gilead</a> <a href="/hebrew/lā·nū (Prep:: 1cp) -- ">is ours,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1568.htm" title="1568: gil·‘āḏ (N-proper-fs) -- Probably from Gal'ed; Gilad, a region East of the Jordan; also the name of three Israelites."></a> <a href="/hebrew/587.htm" title="587: wa·’ă·naḥ·nū (Conj-w:: Pro-1cp) -- We. Apparently from 'anokiy; we.">but we</a> <a href="/hebrew/2814.htm" title="2814: maḥ·šîm (V-Hifil-Prtcpl-mp) -- To be silent, inactive, or still. A primitive root; to hush or keep quiet.">have failed</a> <a href="/hebrew/3947.htm" title="3947: miq·qa·ḥaṯ (Prep-m:: V-Qal-Inf) -- To take. A primitive root; to take.">to take</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’ō·ṯāh (DirObjM:: 3fs) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self.">it</a> <a href="/hebrew/3027.htm" title="3027: mî·yaḏ (Prep-m:: N-fsc) -- Hand (indicating power, means, direction, etc.)">from the hand</a> <a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: me·leḵ (N-msc) -- King. From malak; a king.">of the king</a> <a href="/hebrew/758.htm" title="758: ’ă·rām (N-proper-fs) -- Syria and its inhab., also the names of a son of Shem, a grandson of Nahor, and an Isr. ">of Aram?”</a> 4So he asked Jehoshaphat, “Will you go with me to fight against Ramoth-gilead?” Jehoshaphat answered the king of Israel, “I am like you, my people are your people, and my horses are your horses.”…<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/18-3.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="/joshua/13-24.htm">Joshua 13:24-25</a> This is what Moses had given to the clans of the tribe of Gad: / The territory of Jazer, all the cities of Gilead, and half the land of the Ammonites as far as Aroer, near Rabbah; <a href="/judges/11-12.htm">Judges 11:12-28</a> Then Jephthah sent messengers to the king of the Ammonites, saying, “What do you have against me that you have come to fight against my land?” / The king of the Ammonites answered Jephthah’s messengers, “When Israel came up out of Egypt, they seized my land, from the Arnon to the Jabbok and all the way to the Jordan. Now, therefore, restore it peaceably.” / Jephthah again sent messengers to the king of the Ammonites ... <a href="/2_kings/8-28.htm">2 Kings 8:28-29</a> Then Ahaziah went with Joram son of Ahab to fight against Hazael king of Aram at Ramoth-gilead, and the Arameans wounded Joram. / So King Joram returned to Jezreel to recover from the wounds that the Arameans had inflicted on him at Ramah when he fought against Hazael king of Aram. Then Ahaziah son of Jehoram king of Judah went down to Jezreel to visit Joram son of Ahab, because Joram had been wounded. <a href="/2_kings/9-14.htm">2 Kings 9:14-15</a> Thus Jehu son of Jehoshaphat, the son of Nimshi, conspired against Joram. (Now Joram and all Israel had been defending Ramoth-gilead against Hazael king of Aram, / but King Joram had returned to Jezreel to recover from the wounds he had suffered at the hands of the Arameans in the battle against Hazael their king.) So Jehu said, “If you commanders wish to make me king, then do not let anyone escape from the city to go and tell it in Jezreel.” <a href="/deuteronomy/2-24.htm">Deuteronomy 2:24-25</a> “Arise, set out, and cross the Arnon Valley. See, I have delivered into your hand Sihon the Amorite, king of Heshbon, and his land. Begin to take possession of it and engage him in battle. / This very day I will begin to put the dread and fear of you upon all the nations under heaven. They will hear the reports of you and tremble in anguish because of you.” <a href="/numbers/32-33.htm">Numbers 32:33-42</a> So Moses gave to the Gadites, to the Reubenites, and to the half-tribe of Manasseh son of Joseph the kingdom of Sihon king of the Amorites and the kingdom of Og king of Bashan—the land including its cities and the territory surrounding them. / And the Gadites built up Dibon, Ataroth, Aroer, / Atroth-shophan, Jazer, Jogbehah, ... <a href="/2_samuel/8-2.htm">2 Samuel 8:2</a> David also defeated the Moabites, made them lie down on the ground, and measured them off with a cord. He measured off with two lengths those to be put to death, and with one length those to be spared. So the Moabites became subject to David and brought him tribute. <a href="/2_samuel/10-1.htm">2 Samuel 10:1-19</a> Some time later, the king of the Ammonites died and was succeeded by his son Hanun. / And David said, “I will show kindness to Hanun son of Nahash, just as his father showed kindness to me.” So David sent some of his servants to console Hanun concerning his father. But when they arrived in the land of the Ammonites, / the princes of the Ammonites said to Hanun their lord, “Just because David has sent you comforters, do you really believe he is showing respect for your father? Has not David instead sent his servants to explore the city, spy it out, and overthrow it?” ... <a href="/1_kings/20-1.htm">1 Kings 20:1-34</a> Now Ben-hadad king of Aram assembled his entire army. Accompanied by thirty-two kings with their horses and chariots, he marched up, besieged Samaria, and waged war against it. / Then he sent messengers into the city to Ahab king of Israel, / saying, “This is what Ben-hadad says: ‘Your silver and gold are mine, and your best wives and children are mine!’” ... <a href="/2_kings/10-32.htm">2 Kings 10:32-33</a> In those days the LORD began to reduce the size of Israel. Hazael defeated the Israelites throughout their territory / from the Jordan eastward through all the land of Gilead (the region of Gad, Reuben, and Manasseh), and from Aroer by the Arnon Valley through Gilead to Bashan. <a href="/isaiah/16-1.htm">Isaiah 16:1-5</a> Send the tribute lambs to the ruler of the land, from Sela in the desert to the mount of Daughter Zion. / Like fluttering birds pushed out of the nest, so are the daughters of Moab at the fords of the Arnon: / “Give us counsel; render a decision. Shelter us at noonday with shade as dark as night. Hide the refugees; do not betray the one who flees. ... <a href="/jeremiah/48-1.htm">Jeremiah 48:1-47</a> Concerning Moab, this is what the LORD of Hosts, the God of Israel, says: “Woe to Nebo, for it will be devastated. Kiriathaim will be captured and disgraced; the fortress will be shattered and dismantled. / There is no longer praise for Moab; in Heshbon they devise evil against her: ‘Come, let us cut her off from nationhood.’ You too, O people of Madmen, will be silenced; the sword will pursue you. / A voice cries out from Horonaim: ‘Devastation and great destruction!’ ... <a href="/ezekiel/25-8.htm">Ezekiel 25:8-11</a> This is what the Lord GOD says: ‘Because Moab and Seir said, “Look, the house of Judah is like all the other nations,” / therefore I will indeed expose the flank of Moab beginning with its frontier cities—Beth-jeshimoth, Baal-meon, and Kiriathaim—the glory of the land. / I will give it along with the Ammonites as a possession to the people of the East, so that the Ammonites will no longer be remembered among the nations. ... <a href="/amos/1-13.htm">Amos 1:13-15</a> This is what the LORD says: “For three transgressions of the Ammonites, even four, I will not revoke My judgment, because they ripped open the pregnant women of Gilead in order to enlarge their territory. / So I will kindle a fire in the walls of Rabbah to consume its citadels amid war cries on the day of battle and a violent wind on the day of tempest. / Their king will go into exile—he and his princes together,” says the LORD.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And the king of Israel said to his servants, Know you that Ramoth in Gilead is ours, and we be still, and take it not out of the hand of the king of Syria?Ramoth<a href="/1_kings/4-13.htm">1 Kings 4:13</a> The son of Geber, in Ramothgilead; to him pertained the towns of Jair the son of Manasseh, which are in Gilead; to him also pertained the region of Argob, which is in Bashan, threescore great cities with walls and brasen bars:<a href="/deuteronomy/4-43.htm">Deuteronomy 4:43</a> Namely, Bezer in the wilderness, in the plain country, of the Reubenites; and Ramoth in Gilead, of the Gadites; and Golan in Bashan, of the Manassites.<a href="/joshua/20-8.htm">Joshua 20:8</a> And on the other side Jordan by Jericho eastward, they assigned Bezer in the wilderness upon the plain out of the tribe of Reuben, and Ramoth in Gilead out of the tribe of Gad, and Golan in Bashan out of the tribe of Manasseh.still [heb] silent from taking it<a href="/judges/16-2.htm">Judges 16:2</a> And it was told the Gazites, saying, Samson is come hither. And they compassed him in, and laid wait for him all night in the gate of the city, and were quiet all the night, saying, In the morning, when it is day, we shall kill him.<a href="/2_samuel/19-10.htm">2 Samuel 19:10</a> And Absalom, whom we anointed over us, is dead in battle. Now therefore why speak ye not a word of bringing the king back?<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_kings/22-1.htm">Aram</a> <a href="/1_kings/19-3.htm">Belongs</a> <a href="/1_kings/17-1.htm">Gilead</a> <a href="/1_kings/20-42.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-2.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/1_kings/17-16.htm">Keeping</a> <a href="/1_kings/20-23.htm">Officials</a> <a href="/1_samuel/25-15.htm">Ours</a> <a href="/2_samuel/13-20.htm">Quiet</a> <a href="/1_kings/4-13.htm">Ramoth</a> <a href="/1_kings/4-13.htm">Ramoth-Gilead</a> <a href="/1_kings/20-31.htm">Servants</a> <a href="/2_samuel/19-10.htm">Silent</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-1.htm">Syria</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_kings/22-31.htm">Aram</a> <a href="/2_kings/14-11.htm">Belongs</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-4.htm">Gilead</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-6.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-4.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/2_kings/9-14.htm">Keeping</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-9.htm">Officials</a> <a href="/job/15-9.htm">Ours</a> <a href="/2_kings/11-20.htm">Quiet</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-4.htm">Ramoth</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-4.htm">Ramoth-Gilead</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-9.htm">Servants</a> <a href="/2_kings/2-3.htm">Silent</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-31.htm">Syria</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>who said to his servants This phrase refers to King Ahab of Israel, who is speaking to his royal officials or advisors. In the context of ancient Near Eastern monarchies, a king's servants would include military leaders, counselors, and other high-ranking officials. Ahab's reign is marked by political alliances and conflicts, particularly with neighboring nations like Aram (Syria). The role of servants in a king's court was crucial for decision-making and executing royal commands.“Do you not know that Ramoth-gilead is ours Ramoth-gilead was a strategically important city located east of the Jordan River in the territory of Gilead. It was designated as a city of refuge and a Levitical city (<a href="/joshua/20-8.htm">Joshua 20:8, 21</a>:38). Historically, it was a contested site due to its location on trade routes and its fertile land. Ahab's claim that it belongs to Israel reflects historical territorial disputes between Israel and Aram. The city had been under Israelite control during the reign of Solomon but was lost in subsequent conflicts.but we have failed to take it from the hand of the king of Aram?” The king of Aram, likely Ben-Hadad II, had control over Ramoth-gilead at this time. The phrase indicates a failure or neglect on Israel's part to reclaim the city, suggesting a lapse in military or political action. This reflects the ongoing hostilities between Israel and Aram, which are documented throughout the books of Kings. The struggle for control over Ramoth-gilead is a recurring theme, culminating in the battle where Ahab is ultimately killed (<a href="/1_kings/22-29.htm">1 Kings 22:29-37</a>). This conflict also highlights the broader theme of Israel's struggle to maintain its God-given inheritance amidst external threats and internal disobedience.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/k/king_of_israel.htm">King of Israel</a> This refers to Ahab, the king of the northern kingdom of Israel, known for his idolatry and marriage to Jezebel. 2. <a href="/topical/s/servants_of_the_king.htm">Servants of the King</a> These are the officials or advisors who serve King Ahab, likely involved in military and political counsel. 3. <a href="/topical/r/ramoth-gilead.htm">Ramoth-gilead</a> A strategically important city located east of the Jordan River, historically belonging to Israel but at this time under Aramean control. 4. <a href="/topical/k/king_of_aram.htm">King of Aram</a> Likely Ben-Hadad II, the king of Aram (Syria), who had previously been in conflict with Israel. 5. <a href="/topical/h/historical_context.htm">Historical Context</a> This event occurs during a period of frequent conflict between Israel and Aram, with territorial disputes being common.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_danger_of_complacency.htm">The Danger of Complacency</a> Ahab's statement reveals a complacency in reclaiming what rightfully belongs to Israel. Believers are reminded to be vigilant in their spiritual lives, not allowing complacency to hinder their walk with God. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_seeking_god's_will.htm">The Importance of Seeking God's Will</a> Before taking action, it is crucial to seek God's guidance. Ahab's failure to do so serves as a warning against making decisions based solely on human wisdom. <a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_disobedience.htm">The Consequences of Disobedience</a> Ahab's reign is marked by disobedience to God, leading to negative consequences. This serves as a reminder of the importance of obedience to God's commands. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_leadership.htm">The Role of Leadership</a> Ahab's leadership decisions impact the entire nation. This underscores the responsibility of leaders to act in accordance with God's will and for the good of those they lead.<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/is_vaping_considered_sinful.htm">Who were Josiah's sons?</a> <a href="/q/does_1_kings_22_20-22_conflict_with_truth.htm">In 1 Kings 22:20-22, does the idea of divine intervention through deceit conflict with other biblical teachings on truth?</a> <a href="/q/how_does_a_violent_parable_show_love.htm">Matthew 22:2-14: How can a parable that depicts a king using violent punishment align with a loving God?</a> <a href="/q/did_judah's_kings_follow_or_stray_from_god.htm">How did Judah's kings follow or stray from God?</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>(3) Ramoth in Gilead.--The city is first mentioned (in <a href="/deuteronomy/4-43.htm" title="Namely, Bezer in the wilderness, in the plain country, of the Reubenites; and Ramoth in Gilead, of the Gadites; and Golan in Bashan, of the Manassites.">Deuteronomy 4:43</a>; <a href="/joshua/20-8.htm" title="And on the other side Jordan by Jericho eastward, they assigned Bezer in the wilderness on the plain out of the tribe of Reuben, and Ramoth in Gilead out of the tribe of Gad, and Golan in Bashan out of the tribe of Manasseh.">Joshua 20:8</a>; <a href="/joshua/21-38.htm" title="And out of the tribe of Gad, Ramoth in Gilead with her suburbs, to be a city of refuge for the slayer; and Mahanaim with her suburbs,">Joshua 21:38</a>) as a city of refuge in the territory of Gad; then (in <a href="/1_kings/4-13.htm" title="The son of Geber, in Ramothgilead; to him pertained the towns of Jair the son of Manasseh, which are in Gilead; to him also pertained the region of Argob, which is in Bashan, three score great cities with walls and brazen bars:">1Kings 4:13</a>) as the centre of one of the provinces of Solomon, including the towns of Jair, and the strong hill country of Argob. In the Syrian wars it appears as a frontier fortress, taken and retaken. It had fallen into the hands of the Syrians, and had not been restored according to promise. The defeat and death of Ahab were subsequently avenged by Jehoram, who took it, and held it against all the attacks of the enemy (<a href="/context/2_kings/9-1.htm" title="And Elisha the prophet called one of the children of the prophets, and said to him, Gird up your loins, and take this box of oil in your hand, and go to Ramothgilead:">2Kings 9:1-14</a>).<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_kings/22.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 3. - And the king of Israel said unto his servants [During the visit. It seems likely that Jehoshaphat went down to Samaria by Ahab's invitation, and that the latter then had this campaign in view. The chronicler says that Ahab "incited," or "stirred him up" (same word as in <a href="/1_kings/21-25.htm">1 Kings 21:25</a>) to go with him to battle. Ahab was unable to contend single-handed, and without Divine assistance - which he could not now look for - against Syria; and saw no means of compelling the execution of the treaty which Ben-hadad had made with him (<a href="/1_kings/20-34.htm">1 Kings 20:34</a>), and which he appears to have shamelessly broken, except by the help of Jehoshaphat, whose military organizetion at this time must have been great, and, indeed, complete (<a href="/2_chronicles/17-10.htm">2 Chronicles 17:10-19</a>). It is in favour of this view that Ahab entertained him and his large retinue with such profuse hospitality. The chronicler, who dwells on the number of sheep and oxen slain for the feast, intimates that it was this generous reception "persuaded" Jehoshaphat to join in the war], Know ye that Ramoth in Gilead [Generally, as below (vers. 4, 6, etc.), "Ramoth-Gilead," i.e., of Gilead. See note on 1 Kings 4:13. This "great frontier fortress was, in the hands of Syria, even after many reverses, a constant menace against Israel" (Stanley)] is ours [i.e., it was one of the cities which Ben-hadad had promised to restore (<a href="/1_kings/20-34.htm">1 Kings 20:34</a>). This shows that, as we might expect from a man of Ben-hadad's overbearing yet pusillanimous character, he had not kept good faith. Though so long a time had elapsed, it was still in his hands], and we be still [חָשָׁה is onomatopoetic, like our "hush." Marg. rightly, silent from taking it. The word conveys very expressively that they had been afraid of making any movement to assert their rights, lest they should attract the attention and anger of their powerful and incensed neighbour], and take it not out of the hand of the king of Syria? [It is hardly likely that Ahab could have forgotten the warning of <a href="/1_kings/20-42.htm">1 Kings 20:42</a>. It is probable that Ben-hadad's flagrant disregard of his treaty engagements determined him to run all risks, especially if he could secure the help of the then powerful king of Judah.] <a href="/commentaries/1_kings/22-3.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>[who] מֶֽלֶךְ־ (me·leḵ-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> A king said וַיֹּ֤אמֶר (way·yō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> To utter, say to אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> Near, with, among, to his servants, עֲבָדָ֔יו (‘ă·ḇā·ḏāw) Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5650.htm">Strong's 5650: </a> Slave, servant “Do you not know הַיְדַעְתֶּ֕ם (hay·ḏa‘·tem) Verb - Qal - Perfect - second person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3045.htm">Strong's 3045: </a> To know that כִּֽי־ (kî-) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> A relative conjunction Ramoth-gilead רָמֹ֣ת (rā·mōṯ) Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7433.htm">Strong's 7433: </a> Ramoth-gilead -- a city East of the Jordan is ours, לָ֖נוּ (lā·nū) Preposition | first person common plural <a href="/hebrew/.htm">Strong's Hebrew</a> but we וַאֲנַ֣חְנוּ (wa·’ă·naḥ·nū) Conjunctive waw | Pronoun - first person common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_587.htm">Strong's 587: </a> We have failed מַחְשִׁ֔ים (maḥ·šîm) Verb - Hifil - Participle - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2814.htm">Strong's 2814: </a> To be silent, inactive, or still to take מִקַּ֣חַת (miq·qa·ḥaṯ) Preposition-m | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3947.htm">Strong's 3947: </a> To take it אֹתָ֔הּ (’ō·ṯāh) Direct object marker | third person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_853.htm">Strong's 853: </a> Untranslatable mark of the accusative case from the hand מִיַּ֖ד (mî·yaḏ) Preposition-m | Noun - feminine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3027.htm">Strong's 3027: </a> A hand of the king מֶ֥לֶךְ (me·leḵ) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> A king of Aram?” אֲרָֽם׃ (’ă·rām) Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_758.htm">Strong's 758: </a> Aram -- Syria <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_kings/22-3.htm">1 Kings 22:3 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/1_kings/22-3.htm">1 Kings 22:3 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/1_kings/22-3.htm">1 Kings 22:3 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/1_kings/22-3.htm">1 Kings 22:3 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/1_kings/22-3.htm">1 Kings 22:3 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/1_kings/22-3.htm">1 Kings 22:3 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_kings/22-3.htm">1 Kings 22:3 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_kings/22-3.htm">1 Kings 22:3 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/1_kings/22-3.htm">1 Kings 22:3 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/1_kings/22-3.htm">1 Kings 22:3 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-3.htm">OT History: 1 Kings 22:3 The king of Israel said to his (1Ki iKi i Ki 1 Kg 1kg) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_kings/22-2.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Kings 22:2"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Kings 22:2" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_kings/22-4.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Kings 22:4"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Kings 22:4" /></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>