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We should ask him the same question.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/1_kings/22.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />But Jehoshaphat said, “Is there not here another prophet of the LORD of whom we may inquire?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/1_kings/22.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />But Jehoshaphat asked, “Is there not still a prophet of the LORD here of whom we can inquire?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_kings/22.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And Jehoshaphat said, <i>Is there</i> not here a prophet of the LORD besides, that we might inquire of him?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_kings/22.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />And Jehoshaphat said, “<i>Is there</i> not still a prophet of the LORD here, that we may inquire of Him?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_kings/22.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />But Jehoshaphat said, “Is there no longer a prophet of the LORD here, that we may inquire of him?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_kings/22.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />But Jehoshaphat said, &#8220Is there not yet a prophet of the LORD here that we may inquire of him?&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_kings/22.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />But Jehoshaphat said, “Is there not yet a prophet of the LORD here, that we may inquire of him?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_kings/22.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />But Jehoshaphat said, “Is there not yet a prophet of Yahweh here that we may inquire of him?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_kings/22.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />But Jehoshaphat [doubted and] said, “Is there not another prophet of the LORD here whom we may ask?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_kings/22.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />But Jehoshaphat asked, “Isn’t there a prophet of the LORD here anymore? Let’s ask him.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_kings/22.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />But Jehoshaphat asked, &#8220Isn&#8217t there a prophet of Yahweh here anymore? Let&#8217s ask him.&#8221 <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_kings/22.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />But Jehoshaphat said, Is there not here a prophet of Jehovah besides, that we may inquire of him?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/1_kings/22.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />But Jehoshaphat said, "Just to make sure, is there another of the LORD's prophets we can ask?" <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_kings/22.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />But Jehoshaphat said, Is there not here besides a prophet of the LORD, that we might inquire of him?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_kings/22.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />But Jehoshaphat asked, "Isn't there a prophet of the LORD whom we could ask?"<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_kings/22.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />But Jehoshaphat asked, "Isn't there another prophet through whom we can consult the LORD?" <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_kings/22.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />But Jehoshaphat asked, "Isn't there a prophet of the LORD left here that we could talk to?"<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_kings/22.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />But Jehoshaphat asked, ?Is there not still a prophet of the LORD here of whom we can inquire??<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_kings/22.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />But Jehoshaphat asked, "Is there not a prophet of the LORD still here, that we may ask him?"<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_kings/22.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />But Jehoshaphat said, "Isn't there here a prophet of the LORD, that we may inquire of him?"<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_kings/22.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And Jehoshaphat said, Is there not here a prophet of the LORD besides, that we may inquire of him?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_kings/22.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />But Jehoshaphat said, “Isn’t there here a prophet of Yahweh, that we may inquire of him?” <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 Jehoshaphat says, “[Is there] not a prophet of YHWH still here that we may seek from him?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_kings/22.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And Jehoshaphat saith, 'Is there not here a prophet of Jehovah besides, and we seek by him?'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_kings/22.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And Jehoshaphat will say, Is there not here yet a prophet to Jehovah, and we will seek from him?<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 Josaphat said: Is there not here some prophet of the Lord, that we may inquire by him? <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_kings/22.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Then Jehoshaphat said, “Is there not here a particular prophet of the Lord, so that we may inquire by him?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_kings/22.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />But Jehoshaphat said, “Is there no other prophet of the LORD here we might consult?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_kings/22.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />But Jehoshaphat said, “Is there no other prophet of the LORD here of whom we may inquire?”<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 Jehoshaphat said, Is there not here a prophet of the LORD that we might enquire of him?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/1_kings/22.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And Yushaphat said: “Is there not here a Prophet of God that we will inquire of him?”<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/1_kings/22.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />But Jehoshaphat said: 'Is there not here besides a prophet of the LORD, that we might inquire of him?'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/1_kings/22.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And Josaphat said to the king of Israel, Is there not here a prophet of the Lord, that we may enquire of the Lord by him?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_kings/22-7.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=8743" 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">6</span>So the king of Israel assembled the prophets, about four hundred men, and asked them, “Should I go to war against Ramoth-gilead, or should I refrain?” “Go up,” they replied, “and the Lord will deliver it into the hand of the king.” <span class="reftext">7</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3092.htm" title="3092: yə·hō·wō·šā·p̄āṭ (N-proper-ms) -- From Yhovah and shaphat; Jehovah-judged; Jehoshaphat, the name of six Israelites; also of a valley near Jerusalem.">But Jehoshaphat</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: way·yō·mer (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">asked,</a> <a href="/hebrew/369.htm" title="369: ha·’ên (Adv) -- As if from a primitive root meaning to be nothing or not exist; a non-entity; generally used as a negative particle.">“Is there not</a> <a href="/hebrew/5750.htm" title="5750: ‘ō·wḏ (Adv) -- Or rod; from uwd; properly, iteration or continuance; used only adverbially, again, repeatedly, still, more.">still</a> <a href="/hebrew/5030.htm" title="5030: nā·ḇî (N-ms) -- A spokesman, speaker, prophet. From naba'; a prophet or inspired man.">a prophet</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (Prep-l:: N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">of the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/6311.htm" title="6311: pōh (Adv) -- Here, hither. Or po; or pow; probably from a primitive inseparable particle p and huw'; this place, i.e. Here or hence.">here</a> <a href="/hebrew/1875.htm" title="1875: wə·niḏ·rə·šāh (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjImperf.Cohort-1cp) -- A primitive root; properly, to tread or frequent; usually to follow; by implication, to seek or ask; specifically to worship.">of whom we can inquire?”</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: mê·’ō·w·ṯōw (Prep-m:: DirObjM:: 3ms) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> </span><span class="reftext">8</span>The king of Israel answered, “There is still one man who can ask the LORD, but I hate him because he never prophesies anything good for me, but only bad. He is Micaiah son of Imlah.” “The king should not say that!” Jehoshaphat replied.…<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/18-6.htm">2 Chronicles 18:6</a></span><br />But Jehoshaphat asked, “Is there not still a prophet of the LORD here of whom we can inquire?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/23-16.htm">Jeremiah 23:16</a></span><br />This is what the LORD of Hosts says: “Do not listen to the words of the prophets who prophesy to you. They are filling you with false hopes. They speak visions from their own minds, not from the mouth of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/23-21.htm">Jeremiah 23:21</a></span><br />I did not send these prophets, yet they have run with their message; I did not speak to them, yet they have prophesied.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/23-28.htm">Jeremiah 23:28</a></span><br />Let the prophet who has a dream retell it, but let him who has My word speak it truthfully. For what is straw compared to grain?” declares the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/23-32.htm">Jeremiah 23:32</a></span><br />“Indeed,” declares the LORD, “I am against those who prophesy false dreams and retell them to lead My people astray with their reckless lies. It was not I who sent them or commanded them, and they are of no benefit at all to these people,” declares the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/13-2.htm">Ezekiel 13:2-3</a></span><br />“Son of man, prophesy against the prophets of Israel who are now prophesying. Tell those who prophesy out of their own imagination: Hear the word of the LORD! / This is what the Lord GOD says: Woe to the foolish prophets who follow their own spirit yet have seen nothing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/13-6.htm">Ezekiel 13:6-7</a></span><br />They see false visions and speak lying divinations. They claim, ‘Thus declares the LORD,’ when the LORD did not send them; yet they wait for the fulfillment of their message. / Haven’t you seen a false vision and spoken a lying divination when you proclaim, ‘Thus declares the LORD,’ even though I have not spoken?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/13-10.htm">Ezekiel 13:10</a></span><br />Because they have led My people astray, saying, ‘Peace,’ when there is no peace, and whitewashing any flimsy wall that is built,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/22-28.htm">Ezekiel 22:28</a></span><br />Her prophets whitewash these deeds by false visions and lying divinations, saying, ‘This is what the Lord GOD says,’ when the LORD has not spoken.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/7-15.htm">Matthew 7:15</a></span><br />Beware of false prophets. They come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravenous wolves.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/24-11.htm">Matthew 24:11</a></span><br />and many false prophets will arise and deceive many.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/24-24.htm">Matthew 24:24</a></span><br />For false Christs and false prophets will appear and perform great signs and wonders to deceive even the elect, if that were possible.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/13-6.htm">Acts 13:6</a></span><br />They traveled through the whole island as far as Paphos, where they found a Jewish sorcerer and false prophet named Bar-Jesus,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/20-30.htm">Acts 20:30</a></span><br />Even from your own number, men will rise up and distort the truth to draw away disciples after them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/16-18.htm">Romans 16:18</a></span><br />For such people are not serving our Lord Christ, but their own appetites. By smooth talk and flattery they deceive the hearts of the naive.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And Jehoshaphat said, Is there not here a prophet of the LORD besides, that we might inquire of him?</p><p class="hdg">Is there not</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_kings/3-11.htm">2 Kings 3:11-13</a></b></br> But Jehoshaphat said, <i>Is there</i> not here a prophet of the LORD, that we may inquire of the LORD by him? And one of the king of Israel's servants answered and said, Here <i>is</i> Elisha the son of Shaphat, which poured water on the hands of Elijah… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_chronicles/18-6.htm">2 Chronicles 18:6,7</a></b></br> But Jehoshaphat said, <i>Is there</i> not here a prophet of the LORD besides, that we might inquire of him? … </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_kings/11-25.htm">Besides</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-5.htm">Directions</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-5.htm">Enquire</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-5.htm">Inquire</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-5.htm">Jehoshaphat</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-5.htm">Jehosh'aphat</a> <a href="/1_kings/20-41.htm">Prophet</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-5.htm">Seek</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_kings/21-16.htm">Besides</a> <a href="/2_kings/3-11.htm">Directions</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-8.htm">Enquire</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-8.htm">Inquire</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-8.htm">Jehoshaphat</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-10.htm">Jehosh'aphat</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-18.htm">Prophet</a> <a href="/2_kings/2-16.htm">Seek</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'; </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><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <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> <br /><br /> </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><b>But Jehoshaphat asked</b><br>Jehoshaphat was the king of Judah, known for his piety and efforts to follow the ways of the Lord. His inquiry reflects his desire for divine guidance, contrasting with the practices of many kings who relied solely on human counsel. This moment highlights the importance of seeking God's will, a theme prevalent throughout the Bible, as seen in <a href="/proverbs/3-5.htm">Proverbs 3:5-6</a>.<p><b>“Is there not still a prophet of the LORD here</b><br>The phrase indicates Jehoshaphat's awareness of the presence of true prophets amidst a multitude of false ones. In the context of Israel's history, prophets were God's mouthpieces, delivering His messages to the people. The mention of "the LORD" (Yahweh) underscores the distinction between the God of Israel and the idols worshiped by surrounding nations. This reflects the ongoing struggle between true worship and idolatry, a central theme in the Old Testament.<p><b>of whom we can inquire?”</b><br>Jehoshaphat's question emphasizes the need for divine insight before making decisions, especially in matters of war and peace. This reflects the biblical principle of seeking God's guidance, as seen in <a href="/james/1-5.htm">James 1:5</a>, which encourages believers to ask God for wisdom. The inquiry also foreshadows the role of Jesus Christ as the ultimate prophet, priest, and king, who provides perfect guidance to His followers.<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 piety and desire to seek God's guidance. He is characterized by his commitment to the LORD and his efforts to bring spiritual reform to Judah.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/a/ahab.htm">Ahab</a></b><br>The king of Israel, notorious for his idolatry and wickedness. He often sought counsel from false prophets who would tell him what he wanted to hear.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/p/prophets_of_the_lord.htm">Prophets of the LORD</a></b><br>True prophets who spoke the word of God, as opposed to the false prophets who were often in the service of Ahab.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/r/ramoth-gilead.htm">Ramoth-gilead</a></b><br>A city of strategic importance, which was the focus of the military campaign discussed in this chapter.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/i/israel_and_judah.htm">Israel and Judah</a></b><br>The divided kingdoms of God's chosen people, with Israel in the north and Judah in the south. Their kings often had differing approaches to worship and governance.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_seeking_godly_counsel.htm">The Importance of Seeking Godly Counsel</a></b><br>Jehoshaphat's question highlights the necessity of seeking guidance from true prophets of God rather than relying on voices that merely echo our desires.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/d/discernment_in_leadership.htm">Discernment in Leadership</a></b><br>Leaders, like Jehoshaphat, must exercise discernment in whom they choose to listen to, ensuring that their decisions align with God's will.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_danger_of_false_prophets.htm">The Danger of False Prophets</a></b><br>Ahab's reliance on false prophets serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of surrounding oneself with advisors who do not speak God's truth.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/u/unity_in_seeking_god's_will.htm">Unity in Seeking God's Will</a></b><br>The collaboration between Jehoshaphat and Ahab, despite their differences, underscores the potential for unity when seeking God's direction, though it must be grounded in truth.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/courage_to_stand_for_truth.htm">Courage to Stand for Truth</a></b><br>Jehoshaphat's insistence on consulting a true prophet demonstrates the courage required to stand for truth, even when it is unpopular or inconvenient.<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/what's_the_protoevangelium_of_james.htm">Who was Micaiah in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_ahab_seek_micaiah's_counsel.htm">In 1 Kings 22:6–8, why does Ahab distrust Micaiah’s prophecies but still seek his counsel? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_consult_huldah_over_others_in_2_kings.htm">Why is Huldah consulted instead of more prominent prophets in 2 Kings 22:14-20, and what does this imply about the narrative's historical credibility?</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><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>(7) <span class= "bld">Is there not here a prophet of the Lord.</span>--The rendering of the great name "Jehovah" by "the Lord" obscures the sense of the passage. In the previous utterance of the prophets the word (<span class= "ital">Adonai</span>) is merely "Lord" in the etymological sense, which might mean the Supreme God of any religion. Jehoshaphat, struck with their shrinking from the distinctive name Jehovah, asks, "Is there not a prophet of Jehovah?"--one who is not ashamed or afraid to speak in His awful name?<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_kings/22.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 7.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">And Jehoshaphat said, Is there not</span> <span class="cmt_word">here a prophet of the Lord</span> [Heb. <span class="accented">Jehovah</span>] <span class="accented"><span class="cmt_word"></span>besides</span> [<span class="accented">i.e.</span>, in addition to these <span class="accented">soi-disant</span> prophets. He hardly likes to say bluntly that he cannot regard them as inspired, but at the same time hints clearly that he cannot be satisfied as to their mission and authority], <span class="cmt_word">that we might inquire of him?</span> <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_kings/22-7.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">But Jehoshaphat</span><br /><span class="heb">יְה֣וֹשָׁפָ֔ט</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">asked,</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיֹּ֙אמֶר֙</span> <span class="translit">(way·yō·mer)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> </span><span class="str2">To utter, say</span><br /><br /><span class="word">“Is [there] not</span><br /><span class="heb">הַאֵ֨ין</span> <span class="translit">(ha·’ên)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_369.htm">Strong's 369: </a> </span><span class="str2">A non-entity, a negative particle</span><br /><br /><span class="word">still</span><br /><span class="heb">ע֑וֹד</span> <span class="translit">(‘ō·wḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5750.htm">Strong's 5750: </a> </span><span class="str2">Iteration, continuance, again, repeatedly, still, more</span><br /><br /><span class="word">a prophet</span><br /><span class="heb">נָבִ֛יא</span> <span class="translit">(nā·ḇî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5030.htm">Strong's 5030: </a> </span><span class="str2">A spokesman, speaker, prophet</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the LORD</span><br /><span class="heb">לַיהוָ֖ה</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> </span><span class="str2">LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">here</span><br /><span class="heb">פֹּ֥ה</span> <span class="translit">(pōh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6311.htm">Strong's 6311: </a> </span><span class="str2">This place, here</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of whom we can inquire?”</span><br /><span class="heb">וְנִדְרְשָׁ֖ה</span> <span class="translit">(wə·niḏ·rə·šāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive imperfect Cohortative - first person common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1875.htm">Strong's 1875: </a> </span><span class="str2">To tread, frequent, to follow, to seek, ask, to worship</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_kings/22-7.htm">1 Kings 22:7 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_kings/22-7.htm">1 Kings 22:7 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_kings/22-7.htm">1 Kings 22:7 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_kings/22-7.htm">1 Kings 22:7 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_kings/22-7.htm">1 Kings 22:7 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_kings/22-7.htm">1 Kings 22:7 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_kings/22-7.htm">1 Kings 22:7 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_kings/22-7.htm">1 Kings 22:7 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_kings/22-7.htm">1 Kings 22:7 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_kings/22-7.htm">1 Kings 22:7 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_kings/22-7.htm">OT History: 1 Kings 22:7 But Jehoshaphat said Isn't there here (1Ki iKi i Ki 1 Kg 1kg) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_kings/22-6.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Kings 22:6"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Kings 22:6" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_kings/22-8.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Kings 22:8"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Kings 22:8" /></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>