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And the king of Israel disguised himself, and went into the battle. <a href="/nkjv/1_kings/22.htm">New King James Version</a> And the king of Israel said to Jehoshaphat, “I will disguise myself and go into battle; but you put on your robes.” So the king of Israel disguised himself and went into battle. <a href="/nasb_/1_kings/22.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> And the king of Israel said to Jehoshaphat, “I will disguise myself and go into the battle, but you put on your robes.” So the king of Israel disguised himself and went into the battle. <a href="/nasb/1_kings/22.htm">NASB 1995</a> The king of Israel said to Jehoshaphat, &#8220I will disguise myself and go into the battle, but you put on your robes.&#8221 So the king of Israel disguised himself and went into the battle. <a href="/nasb77/1_kings/22.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And the king of Israel said to Jehoshaphat, “I will disguise myself and go into the battle, but you put on your robes.” So the king of Israel disguised himself and went into the battle. <a href="/lsb/1_kings/22.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And the king of Israel said to Jehoshaphat, “I will disguise myself and go into the battle, but you put on your garments.” So the king of Israel disguised himself and went into the battle. <a href="/amp/1_kings/22.htm">Amplified Bible</a> The king of Israel said to Jehoshaphat, “I will disguise myself and enter the battle, but you put on your [royal] clothing.” So the king of Israel disguised himself and went into the battle. <a href="/csb/1_kings/22.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> But the king of Israel said to Jehoshaphat, “I will disguise myself and go into battle, but you wear your royal attire.” So the king of Israel disguised himself and went into battle. <a href="/hcsb/1_kings/22.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> But the king of Israel said to Jehoshaphat, &#8220I will disguise myself and go into battle, but you wear your royal attire.&#8221 So the king of Israel disguised himself and went into battle. <a href="/asv/1_kings/22.htm">American Standard Version</a> And the king of Israel said unto Jehoshaphat, I will disguise myself, and go into the battle; but put thou on thy robes. And the king of Israel disguised himself, and went into the battle. <a href="/cev/1_kings/22.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Before they went into battle, Ahab said, "Jehoshaphat, I'll disguise myself, but you wear your royal robe." Then Ahab disguised himself and went into battle. <a href="/erv/1_kings/22.htm">English Revised Version</a> And the king of Israel said unto Jehoshaphat, I will disguise myself, and go into the battle; but put thou on thy robes. And the king of Israel disguised himself, and went into the battle. <a href="/gwt/1_kings/22.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> The king of Israel told Jehoshaphat, "I will disguise myself and go into battle, but you should wear your royal robes." So the king of Israel disguised himself and went into battle. <a href="/gnt/1_kings/22.htm">Good News Translation</a> Ahab said to Jehoshaphat, "As we go into battle, I will disguise myself, but you wear your royal garments." So the king of Israel went into battle in disguise. <a href="/isv/1_kings/22.htm">International Standard Version</a> The king of Israel suggested to Jehoshaphat, "I'll go into battle in disguise, but you keep your royal uniform on." So the king of Israel disguised himself and they both went into the battle. <a href="/msb/1_kings/22.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> And the king of Israel said to Jehoshaphat, ?I will disguise myself and go into battle, but you wear your royal robes.? So the king of Israel disguised himself and went into battle. <a href="/net/1_kings/22.htm">NET Bible</a> The king of Israel said to Jehoshaphat, "I will disguise myself and then enter into the battle; but you wear your royal robes." So the king of Israel disguised himself and then entered into the battle. <a href="/nheb/1_kings/22.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> The king of Israel said to Jehoshaphat, "I will disguise myself, and go into the battle; but you put on your robes." The king of Israel disguised himself, and went into the battle. <a href="/wbt/1_kings/22.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And the king of Israel said to Jehoshaphat, I will disguise myself, and enter into the battle; but put thou on thy robes. And the king of Israel disguised himself, and went into the battle. <a href="/web/1_kings/22.htm">World English Bible</a> The king of Israel said to Jehoshaphat, “I will disguise myself and go into the battle, but you put on your robes.” The king of Israel disguised himself and went into the battle. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/1_kings/22.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And the king of Israel says to Jehoshaphat to disguise himself, and to go into battle, “And you, put on your garments.” And the king of Israel disguises himself, and goes into battle. <a href="/ylt/1_kings/22.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And the king of Israel saith unto Jehoshaphat to disguise himself, and to go into battle, 'And thou, put on thy garments.' And the king of Israel disguiseth himself, and goeth into battle. <a href="/slt/1_kings/22.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And the king of Israel will say to Jehoshaphat, Disguising myself and going into the war; and thou put on thy garments. And the king of Israel will see himself, and will go into the war.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/1_kings/22.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And the king of Israel said to Josaphat: Take armour, and go into the battle, and put on thy own garments. But the king of Israel changed his dress, and went into the battle. <a href="/cpdv/1_kings/22.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Then the king of Israel said to Jehoshaphat: “Take up your armor, and enter the battle. And be clothed in your own garments.” But the king of Israel changed his clothing, and he entered the war. <a href="/nabre/1_kings/22.htm">New American Bible</a> and the king of Israel said to Jehoshaphat, “I will disguise myself and go into battle, but you put on your own robes.” So the king of Israel disguised himself and entered the battle. <a href="/nrsvce/1_kings/22.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> The king of Israel said to Jehoshaphat, “I will disguise myself and go into battle, but you wear your robes.” So the king of Israel disguised himself and went into battle.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/1_kings/22.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And the king of Israel said to Jehoshaphat, I will disguise myself and enter into the battle; but you put on your robes. And the king of Israel disguised himself and went into the battle. <a href="/hpbt/1_kings/22.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And the King of Israel said to Yushaphat: “I shall disguise myself, also I shall enter into battle, and you wear your clothing.” And the King of Israel was disguised and he went into battle.<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/1_kings/22.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And the king of Israel said unto Jehoshaphat: 'I will disguise myself, and go into the battle; but put thou on thy robes.' And the king of Israel disguised himself, and went into the battle. <a href="/sep/1_kings/22.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And the king of Israel said to Josaphat king of Juda, I will disguise myself, and enter into the battle, and do thou put on my raiment. So the king of Israel disguised himself, and went into the battle. <a href="/parallel/1_kings/22-30.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=9007" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/1_kings/22.htm">Ahab's Defeat and Death</a> 29So the king of Israel and Jehoshaphat king of Judah went up to Ramoth-gilead. 30<a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: me·leḵ (N-msc) -- King. From malak; a king.">And the king</a> <a href="/hebrew/3478.htm" title="3478: yiś·rā·’êl (N-proper-ms) -- From sarah and 'el; he will rule as God; Jisrael, a symbolical name of Jacob; also of his posterity.">of Israel</a> <a href="/hebrew/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/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/2664.htm" title="2664: hiṯ·ḥap·pêś (V-Hitpael-InfAbs) -- To search. A primitive root; to seek; causatively, to conceal oneself, or mask.">“I will disguise myself</a> <a href="/hebrew/935.htm" title="935: wā·ḇō (Conj-w:: V-Qal-InfAbs) -- To come in, come, go in, go. A primitive root; to go or come.">and go</a> <a href="/hebrew/4421.htm" title="4421: ḇam·mil·ḥā·māh (Prep-b, Art:: N-fs) -- A battle, war. From lacham; a battle; generally, war.">into battle,</a> <a href="/hebrew/859.htm" title="859: wə·’at·tāh (Conj-w:: Pro-2ms) -- You (masc. sing.). ">but you</a> <a href="/hebrew/3847.htm" title="3847: lə·ḇaš (V-Qal-Imp-ms) -- Or labesh; a primitive root; properly, wrap around, i.e. to put on a garment or clothe, literally or figuratively.">wear</a> <a href="/hebrew/899.htm" title="899: bə·ḡā·ḏe·ḵā (N-mpc:: 2ms) -- A covering, clothing, treachery, pillage. From bagad; a covering, i.e. Clothing; also treachery or pillage.">your royal robes.”</a> <a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: me·leḵ (N-msc) -- King. From malak; a king.">So the king</a> <a href="/hebrew/3478.htm" title="3478: yiś·rā·’êl (N-proper-ms) -- From sarah and 'el; he will rule as God; Jisrael, a symbolical name of Jacob; also of his posterity.">of Israel</a> <a href="/hebrew/2664.htm" title="2664: way·yiṯ·ḥap·pêś (Conj-w:: V-Hitpael-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To search. A primitive root; to seek; causatively, to conceal oneself, or mask.">disguised himself</a> <a href="/hebrew/935.htm" title="935: way·yā·ḇō·w (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To come in, come, go in, go. A primitive root; to go or come.">and went</a> <a href="/hebrew/4421.htm" title="4421: bam·mil·ḥā·māh (Prep-b, Art:: N-fs) -- A battle, war. From lacham; a battle; generally, war.">into battle.</a> 31Now the king of Aram had ordered his thirty-two chariot commanders, “Do not fight with anyone, small or great, except the king of Israel.”…<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/18-29.htm">2 Chronicles 18:29</a> And the king of Israel said to Jehoshaphat, “I will disguise myself and go into battle, but you wear your royal robes.” So the king of Israel disguised himself and went into battle. <a href="/2_chronicles/35-22.htm">2 Chronicles 35:22</a> Josiah, however, did not turn away from him; instead, in order to engage him in battle, he disguised himself. He did not listen to Neco’s words from the mouth of God, but went to fight him on the Plain of Megiddo. <a href="/jeremiah/46-15.htm">Jeremiah 46:15</a> Why have your warriors been laid low? They cannot stand, for the LORD has thrust them down. <a href="/isaiah/30-1.htm">Isaiah 30:1</a> “Woe to the rebellious children,” declares the LORD, “to those who carry out a plan that is not Mine, who form an alliance, but against My will, heaping up sin upon sin. <a href="/ezekiel/13-10.htm">Ezekiel 13:10</a> Because they have led My people astray, saying, ‘Peace,’ when there is no peace, and whitewashing any flimsy wall that is built, <a href="/matthew/23-37.htm">Matthew 23:37</a> O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, who kills the prophets and stones those sent to her, how often I have longed to gather your children together, as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, but you were unwilling! <a href="/luke/13-34.htm">Luke 13:34</a> O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, who kills the prophets and stones those sent to her, how often I have longed to gather your children together as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, but you were unwilling! <a href="/john/11-47.htm">John 11:47-53</a> Then the chief priests and Pharisees convened the Sanhedrin and said, “What are we to do? This man is performing many signs. / If we let Him go on like this, everyone will believe in Him, and then the Romans will come and take away both our place and our nation.” / But one of them, named Caiaphas, who was high priest that year, said to them, “You know nothing at all! ... <a href="/acts/5-38.htm">Acts 5:38-39</a> So in the present case I advise you: Leave these men alone. Let them go! For if their purpose or endeavor is of human origin, it will fail. / But if it is from God, you will not be able to stop them. You may even find yourselves fighting against God.” <a href="/romans/1-21.htm">Romans 1:21-22</a> For although they knew God, they neither glorified Him as God nor gave thanks to Him, but they became futile in their thinking and darkened in their foolish hearts. / Although they claimed to be wise, they became fools, <a href="/1_corinthians/3-19.htm">1 Corinthians 3:19</a> For the wisdom of this world is foolishness in God’s sight. As it is written: “He catches the wise in their craftiness.” <a href="/2_corinthians/4-4.htm">2 Corinthians 4:4</a> The god of this age has blinded the minds of unbelievers, so they cannot see the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God. <a href="/ephesians/4-14.htm">Ephesians 4:14</a> Then we will no longer be infants, tossed about by the waves and carried around by every wind of teaching and by the clever cunning of men in their deceitful scheming. <a href="/philippians/1-18.htm">Philippians 1:18</a> What then is the issue? Just this: that in every way, whether by false motives or true, Christ is preached. And in this I rejoice. Yes, and I will continue to rejoice, <a href="/2_thessalonians/2-9.htm">2 Thessalonians 2:9-12</a> The coming of the lawless one will be accompanied by the working of Satan, with every kind of power, sign, and false wonder, / and with every wicked deception directed against those who are perishing, because they refused the love of the truth that would have saved them. / For this reason God will send them a powerful delusion so that they believe the lie, ...</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And the king of Israel said to Jehoshaphat, I will disguise myself, and enter into the battle; but put you on your robes. And the king of Israel disguised himself, and went into the battle.I will, etc.put thou on<a href="/1_kings/22-10.htm">1 Kings 22:10</a> And the king of Israel and Jehoshaphat the king of Judah sat each on his throne, having put on their robes, in a void place in the entrance of the gate of Samaria; and all the prophets prophesied before them.<a href="/psalms/12-2.htm">Psalm 12:2</a> They speak vanity every one with his neighbour: with flattering lips and with a double heart do they speak.disguised himself<a href="/1_kings/14-2.htm">1 Kings 14:2</a> And Jeroboam said to his wife, Arise, I pray thee, and disguise thyself, that thou be not known to be the wife of Jeroboam; and get thee to Shiloh: behold, there is Ahijah the prophet, which told me that I should be king over this people.<a href="/1_kings/20-38.htm">1 Kings 20:38</a> So the prophet departed, and waited for the king by the way, and disguised himself with ashes upon his face.<a href="/1_samuel/28-8.htm">1 Samuel 28:8</a> And Saul disguised himself, and put on other raiment, and he went, and two men with him, and they came to the woman by night: and he said, I pray thee, divine unto me by the familiar spirit, and bring me him up, whom I shall name unto thee.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_kings/22-15.htm">Battle</a> <a href="/1_kings/13-33.htm">Change</a> <a href="/1_kings/14-2.htm">Clothing</a> <a href="/1_kings/14-2.htm">Disguise</a> <a href="/1_kings/20-38.htm">Disguised</a> <a href="/1_kings/20-38.htm">Disguiseth</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-25.htm">Enter</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-4.htm">Fight</a> <a href="/1_kings/21-27.htm">Garments</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-29.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-29.htm">Jehoshaphat</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-29.htm">Jehosh'aphat</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-10.htm">Robes</a> <a href="/1_kings/16-18.htm">Royal</a> <a href="/1_kings/21-2.htm">Seem</a> <a href="/1_samuel/22-18.htm">Wear</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_kings/22-35.htm">Battle</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/6-37.htm">Change</a> <a href="/2_kings/5-5.htm">Clothing</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/18-29.htm">Disguise</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/18-29.htm">Disguised</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/18-29.htm">Disguiseth</a> <a href="/2_kings/3-24.htm">Enter</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-31.htm">Fight</a> <a href="/2_kings/5-5.htm">Garments</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-31.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-32.htm">Jehoshaphat</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-32.htm">Jehosh'aphat</a> <a href="/2_kings/5-8.htm">Robes</a> <a href="/2_kings/7-2.htm">Royal</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/13-2.htm">Seem</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/18-29.htm">Wear</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>And the king of Israel said to Jehoshaphat, This phrase introduces the two main characters involved in the narrative: the king of Israel, Ahab, and Jehoshaphat, the king of Judah. Ahab was known for his idolatry and alliance with Jezebel, which led Israel into sin. Jehoshaphat, on the other hand, was a king who sought to follow the ways of the Lord, though he made alliances that were sometimes questionable. This interaction highlights the political alliances of the time, where kingdoms would often join forces for military campaigns.“I will disguise myself and go into battle, Ahab's decision to disguise himself reveals his fear and lack of trust in God's protection. This act of self-preservation contrasts with the typical role of a king leading his troops visibly. It also reflects Ahab's awareness of the prophecy given by Micaiah, which foretold disaster for him. Disguising oneself in battle was not uncommon in ancient warfare, as leaders were prime targets.but you wear your royal robes.” Ahab's instruction to Jehoshaphat to wear his royal robes is significant. It suggests a willingness to put Jehoshaphat in harm's way, possibly to divert attention from himself. This request can be seen as manipulative, highlighting Ahab's character. In contrast, Jehoshaphat's compliance may indicate his trust or naivety, as well as the cultural expectation for a king to be visibly present in battle.So the king of Israel disguised himself and went into battle. Ahab's actions fulfill his plan to avoid recognition. This decision ultimately leads to his downfall, as it demonstrates a lack of faith and reliance on human strategy over divine guidance. The narrative foreshadows the fulfillment of Micaiah's prophecy, as Ahab's attempt to thwart God's word proves futile. This event underscores the biblical theme that God's will cannot be thwarted by human schemes.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/k/king_of_israel.htm">King of Israel (Ahab)</a> Ahab was the king of Israel, known for his idolatry and opposition to the prophets of God. In this passage, he seeks to disguise himself in battle to avoid being targeted. 2. <a href="/topical/j/jehoshaphat.htm">Jehoshaphat</a> The king of Judah, known for his faithfulness to God. He allied with Ahab for this battle against the Arameans, despite their differing spiritual paths. 3. <a href="/topical/b/battle_of_ramoth-gilead.htm">Battle of Ramoth-gilead</a> The location of the battle where Ahab and Jehoshaphat joined forces against the Arameans. This event is significant as it leads to the fulfillment of prophecy regarding Ahab's demise. 4. <a href="/topical/d/disguise.htm">Disguise</a> Ahab's decision to disguise himself is a key event, reflecting his attempt to control his fate and avoid the prophetic word spoken against him. 5. <a href="/topical/r/royal_attire.htm">Royal Attire</a> Jehoshaphat's decision to wear his royal attire contrasts with Ahab's disguise, highlighting themes of identity and trust in God's protection.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_futility_of_human_schemes.htm">The Futility of Human Schemes</a> Ahab's attempt to disguise himself illustrates the futility of trying to outmaneuver God's plans. Believers are reminded that God's will prevails over human schemes. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_godly_alliances.htm">The Importance of Godly Alliances</a> Jehoshaphat's alliance with Ahab serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of aligning with those who do not share a commitment to God. Believers should seek partnerships that honor God. <a href="/topical/t/trust_in_god's_sovereignty.htm">Trust in God's Sovereignty</a> Jehoshaphat's willingness to wear his royal attire can be seen as an act of trust in God's protection. Believers are encouraged to trust in God's sovereignty rather than resorting to deception or fear. <a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_disobedience.htm">The Consequences of Disobedience</a> Ahab's fate underscores the consequences of disobedience and idolatry. Believers are called to live in obedience to God's commands to avoid similar outcomes.<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/what's_the_protoevangelium_of_james.htm">Who was Micaiah in the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/contradictions_in_jehoshaphat's_reign.htm">Are there any contradictions between 2 Chronicles 19 and parallel accounts in Kings regarding Jehoshaphat's reign and reforms?</a> <a href="/q/who_was_king_jehoshaphat_in_the_bible.htm">Who was King Jehoshaphat in the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/how_are_2_chr_18_and_1_kgs_22_inerrant.htm">Comparing 2 Chronicles 18 with 1 Kings 22, how can both accounts be inerrant if they present varying details about the same event?</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>(30) I will disguise myself.--The precaution of Ahab is almost ludicrously characteristic of his temper of half-belief and half-unbelief. In itself it is, of course, plainly absurd to believe that God's judgment has in all probability been pronounced, and yet to suppose that it can be averted by so puerile a precaution. But, as experience shows, it is not the less on that account true to human nature, especially such a nature as his, always "halting between two opinions."<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_kings/22.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 30. - And the king of Israel said unto Jehoahaphat [At Ramoth-Gilead, on the eve of the battle], I will disguise himself." [same word <a href="/1_kings/20-38.htm">1 Kings 20:38</a>] and enter [The margin," when he was to disguise himself," etc., is quite mistaken. The Hebrew has two infinitives; lit., to disguise oneself and enter; a construction which is frequently employed to indicate an absolute command. Cf. <a href="/genesis/17-10.htm">Genesis 17:10</a>; <a href="/exodus/20-8.htm">Exodus 20:8</a>; <a href="/isaiah/14-31.htm">Isaiah 14:31</a>; and see Ewald, 828 c. "The infinitive absolute is the plainest and simplest form of the voluntative for exclamations" (Bahr). It agrees well with the excitement under which Ahab was doubtless labouring] into the battle. [It is not necessary to suppose with Ewald, Rawlinson, el., that he had heard of Ben-hadad's command to his captain, (ver. 81). It is hardly likely that such intelligence could be brought by spies, and there would be no deserters from the Syrian army to that of the Jews. It is enough to remember that Micaiah's words, "these have no master," could not fail to awaken come alarm in his bosom, especially when connected with the prophecy of <a href="/1_kings/20-42.htm">1 Kings 20:42</a>. He will not betray his fear by keeping out of the fray - which, indeed, he could not do without abdicating one of the principal functions of the king (<a href="/1_samuel/8-20.htm">1 Samuel 8:20</a>), and without exposing himself to the charge of cowardice; but under the circumstances he thinks it imprudent to take the lead of the army, as kings were wont to do (<a href="/2_samuel/1-10.htm">2 Samuel 1:10</a>), in his royal robes. He hopes by his disguise to escape all clanger]: but put thou on thy robes [LXX. τὸν ἱματισμόν μου. "My robed" "We can neither imagine Ahab's asking nor Jehoshaphat's consenting to such a procedure. Jehoshaphat had his own royal robes with him, as appears from ver. 10" (Rawlinson). If this LXX. interpretation could be maintained it would lend some colour to the supposition, otherwise destitute of basis, that Ahab by this arrangement was plotting the death of Jehoshaphat in order that he might incorporate Judah into his own kingdom. It is clear, however, that Ahab then had other work on his hands, and it is doubtful whether even he was capable of such a pitch of villainy. What he means is, either (1) that the Syrians have a personal enmity against himself (ver. 81), whereas they could have none against the king of Judah; or (2) that Jehoshaphat's life had not been threatened as his own had. "These words וְאַתָּה לְּבשׁ are not to be taken as a command, but simply in this sense: Thou canst put on thy royal dress, since there is no necessity for thee to take any such precautions as I have to take" (Keil). Do they not rather mean that Jehoshaphat should be the recognized leader of the army in which Ahab would serve in a more private capacity?] And the king of Israel disguised himself and went into the battle. <a href="/commentaries/1_kings/22-30.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>And the king מֶ֨לֶךְ (me·leḵ) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> A king of Israel יִשְׂרָאֵ֜ל (yiś·rā·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3478.htm">Strong's 3478: </a> Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc said וַיֹּאמֶר֩ (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 Jehoshaphat, יְהוֹשָׁפָ֗ט (yə·hō·wō·šā·p̄āṭ) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3092.htm">Strong's 3092: </a> Jehoshaphat -- 'the LORD has judged', the name of a number of Israelites “I will disguise הִתְחַפֵּשׂ֙ (hiṯ·ḥap·pêś) Verb - Hitpael - Infinitive absolute <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2664.htm">Strong's 2664: </a> To seek, to conceal oneself, mask myself and go וָבֹ֣א (wā·ḇō) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Infinitive absolute <a href="/hebrew/strongs_935.htm">Strong's 935: </a> To come in, come, go in, go into battle, בַמִּלְחָמָ֔ה (ḇam·mil·ḥā·māh) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4421.htm">Strong's 4421: </a> A battle, war but you וְאַתָּ֖ה (wə·’at·tāh) Conjunctive waw | Pronoun - second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_859.htm">Strong's 859: </a> Thou and thee, ye and you wear לְבַ֣שׁ (lə·ḇaš) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3847.htm">Strong's 3847: </a> Wrap around, to put on a, garment, clothe your royal robes.” בְּגָדֶ֑יךָ (bə·ḡā·ḏe·ḵā) Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_899.htm">Strong's 899: </a> A covering, clothing, treachery, pillage So the king מֶ֣לֶךְ (me·leḵ) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> A king of Israel יִשְׂרָאֵ֔ל (yiś·rā·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3478.htm">Strong's 3478: </a> Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc disguised himself וַיִּתְחַפֵּשׂ֙ (way·yiṯ·ḥap·pêś) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hitpael - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2664.htm">Strong's 2664: </a> To seek, to conceal oneself, mask and went וַיָּב֖וֹא (way·yā·ḇō·w) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_935.htm">Strong's 935: </a> To come in, come, go in, go into battle. בַּמִּלְחָמָֽה׃ (bam·mil·ḥā·māh) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4421.htm">Strong's 4421: </a> A battle, war <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_kings/22-30.htm">1 Kings 22:30 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/1_kings/22-30.htm">1 Kings 22:30 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/1_kings/22-30.htm">1 Kings 22:30 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/1_kings/22-30.htm">1 Kings 22:30 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/1_kings/22-30.htm">1 Kings 22:30 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/1_kings/22-30.htm">1 Kings 22:30 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_kings/22-30.htm">1 Kings 22:30 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_kings/22-30.htm">1 Kings 22:30 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/1_kings/22-30.htm">1 Kings 22:30 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/1_kings/22-30.htm">1 Kings 22:30 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-30.htm">OT History: 1 Kings 22:30 The king of Israel said to Jehoshaphat (1Ki iKi i Ki 1 Kg 1kg) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_kings/22-29.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Kings 22:29"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Kings 22:29" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_kings/22-31.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Kings 22:31"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Kings 22:31" /></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>