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You and I are as one. My troops are your troops, and my horses are your horses.” <a href="/esv/1_kings/22.htm">English Standard Version</a> And he said to Jehoshaphat, “Will you go with me to battle at Ramoth-gilead?” And Jehoshaphat said to the king of Israel, “I am as you are, my people as your people, my horses as your horses.” <a href="/bsb/1_kings/22.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> So he asked Jehoshaphat, “Will you go with me to fight against Ramoth-gilead?” Jehoshaphat answered the king of Israel, “I am as you are, my people are your people, and my horses are your horses.” <a href="/kjv/1_kings/22.htm">King James Bible</a> And he said unto Jehoshaphat, Wilt thou go with me to battle to Ramothgilead? And Jehoshaphat said to the king of Israel, I am as thou art, my people as thy people, my horses as thy horses. <a href="/nkjv/1_kings/22.htm">New King James Version</a> So he said to Jehoshaphat, “Will you go with me to fight at Ramoth Gilead?” Jehoshaphat said to the king of Israel, “I am as you are, my people as your people, my horses as your horses.” <a href="/nasb_/1_kings/22.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> So he said to Jehoshaphat, “Will you go to battle with me at Ramoth-gilead?” And Jehoshaphat said to the king of Israel, “Consider me yours, my people yours, and my horses yours!” <a href="/nasb/1_kings/22.htm">NASB 1995</a> And he said to Jehoshaphat, &#8220Will you go with me to battle at Ramoth-gilead?&#8221 And Jehoshaphat said to the king of Israel, &#8220I am as you are, my people as your people, my horses as your horses.&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/1_kings/22.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And he said to Jehoshaphat, “Will you go with me to battle at Ramoth-gilead?” And Jehoshaphat said to the king of Israel, “I am as you are, my people as your people, my horses as your horses.” <a href="/lsb/1_kings/22.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> So he said to Jehoshaphat, “Will you go with me to battle at Ramoth-gilead?” And Jehoshaphat said to the king of Israel, “I am as you are, my people as your people, my horses as your horses.” <a href="/amp/1_kings/22.htm">Amplified Bible</a> And Ahab said to Jehoshaphat, “Will you go with me to battle at Ramoth-gilead?” Jehoshaphat said to the king of Israel, “I am as you are, my people as your people, my horses as your horses.” <a href="/csb/1_kings/22.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> So he asked Jehoshaphat, “Will you go with me to fight Ramoth-gilead? ” Jehoshaphat replied to the king of Israel, “I am as you are, my people as your people, my horses as your horses.” <a href="/hcsb/1_kings/22.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> So he asked Jehoshaphat, &#8220Will you go with me to fight Ramoth-gilead?&#8221 Jehoshaphat replied to the king of Israel, &#8220I am as you are, my people as your people, my horses as your horses.&#8221 <a href="/asv/1_kings/22.htm">American Standard Version</a> And he said unto Jehoshaphat, Wilt thou go with me to battle to Ramoth-gilead? And Jehoshaphat said to the king of Israel, I am as thou art, my people as thy people, my horses as thy horses. <a href="/cev/1_kings/22.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Then he asked Jehoshaphat, "Would you go to Ramoth with me and attack the Syrians?" "Just tell me what to do," Jehoshaphat answered. "My army and horses are at your command. <a href="/erv/1_kings/22.htm">English Revised Version</a> And he said unto Jehoshaphat, Wilt thou go with me to battle to Ramoth-gilead? And Jehoshaphat said to the king of Israel, I am as thou art, my people as thy people, my horses as thy horses. <a href="/gwt/1_kings/22.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Then he asked Jehoshaphat, "Will you go with me to fight at Ramoth in Gilead?" Jehoshaphat told the king of Israel, "I will do what you do. My troops will do what your troops do. My horses will do what your horses do." <a href="/gnt/1_kings/22.htm">Good News Translation</a> And Ahab asked Jehoshaphat, "Will you go with me to attack Ramoth?" "I am ready when you are," Jehoshaphat answered, "and so are my soldiers and my cavalry. <a href="/isv/1_kings/22.htm">International Standard Version</a> Then he asked Jehoshaphat, "Will you join me in battle against Ramoth-gilead?" "I'm with you," Jehoshaphat answered the king of Israel. "My army will join yours, and my cavalry will be your cavalry." <a href="/net/1_kings/22.htm">NET Bible</a> Then he said to Jehoshaphat, "Will you go with me to attack Ramoth Gilead?" Jehoshaphat replied to the king of Israel, "I will support you; my army and horses are at your disposal." <a href="/nheb/1_kings/22.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> He said to Jehoshaphat, "Will you go with me to battle to Ramoth Gilead?" Jehoshaphat said to the king of Israel, "I am as you are, my people as your people, my horses as your horses." <a href="/wbt/1_kings/22.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And he said to Jehoshaphat, Wilt thou go with me to battle to Ramoth-gilead? And Jehoshaphat said to the king of Israel, I am as thou art, my people as thy people, my horses as thy horses.<div class="vheading2">Majority Text Translations</div><a href="/msb/1_kings/22.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> So he asked Jehoshaphat, “Will you go with me to fight against Ramoth-gilead?” Jehoshaphat answered the king of Israel, “I am as you are, my people are your people, and my horses are your horses.” <a href="/web/1_kings/22.htm">World English Bible</a> He said to Jehoshaphat, “Will you go with me to battle to Ramoth Gilead?” Jehoshaphat said to the king of Israel, “I am as you are, my people as your people, my horses as your horses.” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/1_kings/22.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And he says to Jehoshaphat, “Do you go with me to battle [against] Ramoth-Gilead?” And Jehoshaphat says to the king of Israel, “As I am, so [are] you; as my people, so your people; as my horses, so your horses.” <a href="/ylt/1_kings/22.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And he saith unto Jehoshaphat, 'Dost thou go with me to battle to Ramoth-Gilead?' and Jehoshaphat saith unto the king of Israel, 'As I am, so thou; as my people, so thy people; as my horses, so thy horses.' <a href="/slt/1_kings/22.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And he will say to Jehoshaphat, Go with me to battle to Ramoth-Gilead. And Jehoshaphat will say to the king of Israel, As me, as thee; as my people, as thy people; as my horses, as thy horses.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/1_kings/22.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And he said to Josaphat: Wilt thou come with me to battle to Ramoth Galaad ? <a href="/cpdv/1_kings/22.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And so he said to Jehoshaphat, “Will you come to the battle with me at Ramoth Gilead?” <a href="/nabre/1_kings/22.htm">New American Bible</a> He asked Jehoshaphat, “Will you come with me to fight against Ramoth-gilead?” Jehoshaphat answered the king of Israel, “You and I are as one, and your people and my people, your horses and my horses as well.” <a href="/nrsvce/1_kings/22.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> He said to Jehoshaphat, “Will you go with me to battle at Ramoth-gilead?” Jehoshaphat replied to the king of Israel, “I am as you are; my people are your people, my horses are your horses.”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/1_kings/22.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And he said to Jehoshaphat, Will you go with me to battle to Ramath-gilead? And Jehoshaphat said, I will go as you go, my people as your people and my horses as your horses. <a href="/hpbt/1_kings/22.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And he said to Yushaphat: “Go with me for battle to Ramath Gelad!” And Yushaphat said: “I am going as you are, and my people are as your people, and my horses as your horses!”<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/1_kings/22.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And he said unto Jehoshaphat: 'Wilt thou go with me to battle to Ramoth-gilead?' And Jehoshaphat said to the king of Israel: 'I am as thou art, my people as thy people, my horses as thy horses.' <a href="/sep/1_kings/22.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And the king of Israel said to Josaphat, Wilt thou go up with us to Remmath Galaad to battle? <a href="/parallel/1_kings/22-4.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=8702" 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> …3who 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?” 4<a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: way·yō·mer (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">So he asked</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. "></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/1980.htm" title="1980: hă·ṯê·lêḵ (V-Qal-Imperf-2ms) -- To go, come, walk. Akin to yalak; a primitive root; to walk.">“Will you go</a> <a href="/hebrew/854.htm" title="854: ’it·tî (Prep:: 1cs) -- With (denoting proximity). Probably from 'anah; properly, nearness, near; hence, generally, with, by, at, among, etc.">with me</a> <a href="/hebrew/4421.htm" title="4421: lam·mil·ḥā·māh (Prep-l, Art:: N-fs) -- A battle, war. From lacham; a battle; generally, war.">to fight</a> <a href="/hebrew/7418.htm" title="7418: rā·mōṯ (N-proper-fs) -- Height of the south, a place in Simeon, probably the same as NH7437b. ">against Ramoth-gilead?”</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/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/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. "></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.">answered</a> <a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: me·leḵ (N-msc) -- King. From malak; a king.">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/3644.htm" title="3644: kā·mō·w·nî (Prep:: 1cs) -- Like, as, when. Or kamow; a form of the prefix k-, but used separately; as, thus, so.">“I am</a> <a href="/hebrew/3644.htm" title="3644: ḵā·mō·w·ḵā (Prep:: 2ms) -- Like, as, when. Or kamow; a form of the prefix k-, but used separately; as, thus, so.">like you,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5971.htm" title="5971: kə·‘am·mî (Prep-k:: N-msc:: 1cs) -- From amam; a people; specifically, a tribe; hence troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock.">my people are</a> <a href="/hebrew/5971.htm" title="5971: ḵə·‘am·me·ḵā (Prep-k:: N-msc:: 2ms) -- From amam; a people; specifically, a tribe; hence troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock.">your people,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5483.htm" title="5483: kə·sū·say (Prep-k:: N-mpc:: 1cs) -- A swallow, swift (type of bird). Or cuc; from an unused root meaning to skip; a horse; also a swallow.">and my horses are</a> <a href="/hebrew/5483.htm" title="5483: kə·sū·se·ḵā (Prep-k:: N-mpc:: 2ms) -- A swallow, swift (type of bird). Or cuc; from an unused root meaning to skip; a horse; also a swallow.">your horses.”</a> 5But Jehoshaphat also said to the king of Israel, “Please inquire first for the word of the LORD.”…<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="/2_chronicles/18-28.htm">2 Chronicles 18:28</a> So the king of Israel and Jehoshaphat king of Judah went up to Ramoth-gilead. <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/18-31.htm">2 Chronicles 18:31</a> When the chariot commanders saw Jehoshaphat, they said, “This is the king of Israel!” So they turned to fight against him, but Jehoshaphat cried out, and the LORD helped him. God drew them away from him. <a href="/2_chronicles/35-20.htm">2 Chronicles 35:20-22</a> After all this, when Josiah had set the temple in order, Neco king of Egypt marched up to fight at Carchemish by the Euphrates, and Josiah went out to confront him. / But Neco sent messengers to him, saying, “What is the issue between you and me, O king of Judah? I have not come against you today, but I am fighting another dynasty, and God has told me to hurry. So stop opposing God, who is with me, or He will destroy you!” / 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="/1_kings/20-4.htm">1 Kings 20:4</a> And the king of Israel replied, “Just as you say, my lord the king: I am yours, along with all that I have.” <a href="/1_kings/20-34.htm">1 Kings 20:34</a> Ben-hadad said to him, “I will restore the cities my father took from your father; you may set up your own marketplaces in Damascus, as my father did in Samaria.” “By this treaty I release you,” Ahab replied. So he made a treaty with him and sent him away. <a href="/2_kings/3-7.htm">2 Kings 3:7</a> And he sent a message to Jehoshaphat king of Judah: “The king of Moab has rebelled against me. Will you go with me to fight against Moab?” “I will go,” replied Jehoshaphat. “I am as you are, my people are your people, and my horses are your horses.” <a href="/2_kings/9-15.htm">2 Kings 9:15</a> 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="/2_samuel/10-11.htm">2 Samuel 10:11-12</a> “If the Arameans are too strong for me,” said Joab, “then you will come to my rescue. And if the Ammonites are too strong for you, then I will come to your rescue. / Be strong and let us fight bravely for our people and for the cities of our God. May the LORD do what is good in His sight.” <a href="/judges/1-3.htm">Judges 1:3</a> Then the men of Judah said to their brothers the Simeonites, “Come up with us to our allotted territory, and let us fight against the Canaanites. And we likewise will go with you to your territory.” So the Simeonites went with them. <a href="/judges/20-11.htm">Judges 20:11</a> So all the men of Israel gathered as one man, united against the city. <a href="/psalms/83-3.htm">Psalm 83:3-5</a> With cunning they scheme against Your people and conspire against those You cherish, / saying, “Come, let us erase them as a nation; may the name of Israel be remembered no more.” / For with one mind they plot together; they form an alliance against You— <a href="/isaiah/7-2.htm">Isaiah 7:2</a> When it was reported to the house of David that Aram was in league with Ephraim, the hearts of Ahaz and his people trembled like trees in the forest shaken by the wind. <a href="/isaiah/7-5.htm">Isaiah 7:5-6</a> For Aram, along with Ephraim and the son of Remaliah, has plotted your ruin, saying: / ‘Let us invade Judah, terrorize it, and divide it among ourselves. Then we can install the son of Tabeal over it as king.’</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And he said to Jehoshaphat, Will you go with me to battle to Ramothgilead? And Jehoshaphat said to the king of Israel, I am as you are, my people as your people, my horses as your horses.Wilt thou go<a href="/2_kings/3-7.htm">2 Kings 3:7</a> And he went and sent to Jehoshaphat the king of Judah, saying, The king of Moab hath rebelled against me: wilt thou go with me against Moab to battle? And he said, I will go up: I am as thou art, my people as thy people, and my horses as thy horses.<a href="/2_chronicles/18-3.htm">2 Chronicles 18:3</a> And Ahab king of Israel said unto Jehoshaphat king of Judah, Wilt thou go with me to Ramothgilead? And he answered him, I am as thou art, and my people as thy people; and we will be with thee in the war.I am as thou<a href="/2_chronicles/19-2.htm">2 Chronicles 19:2</a> And Jehu the son of Hanani the seer went out to meet him, and said to king Jehoshaphat, Shouldest thou help the ungodly, and love them that hate the LORD? therefore is wrath upon thee from before the LORD.<a href="/psalms/139-21.htm">Psalm 139:21,22</a> Do not I hate them, O LORD, that hate thee? and am not I grieved with those that rise up against thee? … <a href="/proverbs/13-20.htm">Proverbs 13:20</a> He that walketh with wise men shall be wise: but a companion of fools shall be destroyed.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_kings/20-39.htm">Battle</a> <a href="/1_kings/20-26.htm">Fight</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-3.htm">Gilead</a> <a href="/1_kings/20-21.htm">Horses</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-3.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-2.htm">Jehoshaphat</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-2.htm">Jehosh'aphat</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-3.htm">Ramoth</a> <a href="/1_kings/4-13.htm">Ramothgilead</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-3.htm">Ramoth-Gilead</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-1.htm">War</a> <a href="/1_kings/13-8.htm">Wilt</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_kings/22-6.htm">Battle</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-30.htm">Fight</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-6.htm">Gilead</a> <a href="/2_kings/2-11.htm">Horses</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-5.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-5.htm">Jehoshaphat</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-5.htm">Jehosh'aphat</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-6.htm">Ramoth</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-6.htm">Ramothgilead</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-6.htm">Ramoth-Gilead</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-6.htm">War</a> <a href="/2_kings/3-7.htm">Wilt</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>So he asked Jehoshaphat, This phrase refers to King Ahab of Israel, who is seeking an alliance with Jehoshaphat, the king of Judah. The political context here is significant, as Israel and Judah were often at odds, but Ahab's request indicates a temporary alliance. Jehoshaphat was known for his piety and reforms in Judah, which contrasts with Ahab's reputation for idolatry and wickedness, influenced by his wife Jezebel.“Will you go with me to fight against Ramoth-gilead?” Ramoth-gilead was a strategically important city located in the territory of Gilead, east of the Jordan River. It was a Levitical city and a city of refuge, which adds a layer of religious significance. Historically, it was contested territory between Israel and Aram (Syria). Ahab's request to Jehoshaphat highlights the ongoing conflict with Aram and the desire to reclaim this city. This request also reflects the common practice of forming military alliances to strengthen one's position in ancient Near Eastern politics.Jehoshaphat answered the king of Israel, Jehoshaphat's response is crucial as it shows his willingness to cooperate with Ahab despite their differing religious and moral standings. This alliance can be seen as a political move to strengthen Judah's position and maintain peace between the two kingdoms. Jehoshaphat's decision to align with Ahab, however, would later be criticized by prophets for associating with a king who did not follow the ways of the Lord.“I am as you are, This statement signifies unity and solidarity between the two kings. Jehoshaphat's declaration can be seen as an expression of kinship, as both kings are descendants of the patriarchs and share a common heritage. However, it also raises questions about compromising one's values for political gain, as Jehoshaphat aligns himself with Ahab, whose reign was marked by idolatry.my people are your people, Jehoshaphat's words echo the covenantal language found in other parts of the Bible, such as Ruth's declaration to Naomi. This phrase suggests a deep level of commitment and shared destiny between the two nations. It also reflects the idea of unity among the tribes of Israel, despite the division into two kingdoms.and my horses are your horses.” In ancient warfare, horses and chariots were symbols of military strength and power. By offering his horses, Jehoshaphat is committing significant military resources to Ahab's campaign. This gesture underscores the seriousness of the alliance and the extent of Jehoshaphat's support. It also highlights the reliance on military might, which contrasts with the biblical theme of trusting in God rather than in horses and chariots, as seen in passages like <a href="/psalms/20-7.htm">Psalm 20:7</a>.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/a/ahab.htm">Ahab</a> The king of Israel, known for his idolatry and marriage to Jezebel. He seeks an alliance with Jehoshaphat to reclaim Ramoth-gilead. 2. <a href="/topical/j/jehoshaphat.htm">Jehoshaphat</a> The king of Judah, noted for his faithfulness to God. He is approached by Ahab for military support. 3. <a href="/topical/r/ramoth-gilead.htm">Ramoth-gilead</a> A strategic city east of the Jordan River, historically contested between Israel and Aram (Syria). 4. <a href="/topical/a/alliance.htm">Alliance</a> The proposed military alliance between Ahab and Jehoshaphat to fight against the Arameans for control of Ramoth-gilead.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_danger_of_unequal_alliances.htm">The Danger of Unequal Alliances</a> Jehoshaphat's alliance with Ahab serves as a cautionary tale about forming partnerships with those who do not share the same faith values. Believers should seek God's guidance before entering into alliances that may compromise their spiritual integrity. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_seeking_god's_counsel.htm">The Importance of Seeking God's Counsel</a> Before making significant decisions, it is crucial to seek God's wisdom and guidance. Jehoshaphat's later request for a prophet of the Lord (<a href="/1_kings/22-5.htm">1 Kings 22:5</a>) highlights the importance of divine counsel. <a href="/topical/u/unity_among_believers.htm">Unity Among Believers</a> While Jehoshaphat's response to Ahab emphasizes unity, it also reminds us that true unity should be grounded in shared faith and obedience to God, rather than mere political or social convenience. <a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_compromise.htm">The Consequences of Compromise</a> Compromising with ungodly influences can lead to negative consequences, as seen in the eventual outcome of the battle. Believers are called to stand firm in their convictions.<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/solomon's_horse_stalls_count.htm">How many stalls of horses did Solomon have? (1 Kings 4:26 vs. 2 Chronicles 9:25)</a> <a href="/q/why_do_2_chr_9_25_and_1_kgs_4_26_differ.htm">Why do the numbers listed in 2 Chronicles 9:25 about Solomon's horses and chariots differ from related passages like 1 Kings 4:26?</a> <a href="/q/why_40,000_stalls_in_1_kings,_4,000_in_2_chron.htm">Why does 1 Kings 4:26 mention 40,000 stalls for Solomon's horses, while 2 Chronicles 9:25 records only 4,000?</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>(4) I am as thou art.--The answer is apparently one of deference, as well as friendship, to the stronger kingdom. It must be remembered that, as the whole chapter shows, Ahab had now returned to the worship of the Lord.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_kings/22.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 4. - And he said unto Jehoshaphat, Wilt thou go with me to battle to Ramoth-Gilead? [It is probable this question was asked with some misgivings. Such an alliance was altogether new, and Ahab might well wonder how the idea would strike a pious prince like Jehoshaphat. That the latter ought to have refused his help, we know from <a href="/2_chronicles/19-2.htm">2 Chronicles 19:2</a>.] And Jehoshaphat said to the king of Israel, I am as thou art [Heb. as I as thou], my people as thy people, my horses as thy horses. [From the ready and unreserved way in which he at once engages in this war, we may safely conclude that he, too, had reason to fear the power of Syria. Probably Ben-hadad, when he besieged Samaria (<a href="/1_kings/20-1.htm">1 Kings 20:1</a>), had formed the idea of reducing the whole of Palestine to subjection. And Jehoshaphat would remember that Ramoth-Gilead, where the Syrian king was still entrenched, was but forty miles distant from Jerusalem. Bahr holds that horses are specially mentioned "because they formed an essential part of the military power" (<a href="/psalms/33-16.htm">Psalm 33:16, 17</a>; <a href="/proverbs/21-31.htm">Proverbs 21:31</a>). It is true that in a campaign against the Syrians they would be especially useful (see on 1 Kings 20:1.); but they receive no mention at the hands of the chronicler, who reads instead of this last clause, "And we (or I) will be with thee in the war."] <a href="/commentaries/1_kings/22-4.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>So he asked וַיֹּ֙אמֶר֙ (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 Jehoshaphat, יְה֣וֹשָׁפָ֔ט (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 “Will you go הֲתֵלֵ֥ךְ (hă·ṯê·lêḵ) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1980.htm">Strong's 1980: </a> To go, come, walk with me אִתִּ֛י (’it·tî) Preposition | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_854.htm">Strong's 854: </a> Nearness, near, with, by, at, among to fight לַמִּלְחָמָ֖ה (lam·mil·ḥā·māh) Preposition-l, Article | Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4421.htm">Strong's 4421: </a> A battle, war against 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 Jehoshaphat יְהֽוֹשָׁפָט֙ (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 answered 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 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 “I [am] כָּמ֧וֹנִי (kā·mō·w·nî) Preposition | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3644.htm">Strong's 3644: </a> Like, as, when as you [are], כָמ֛וֹךָ (ḵā·mō·w·ḵā) Preposition | second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3644.htm">Strong's 3644: </a> Like, as, when my people כְּעַמִּ֥י (kə·‘am·mî) Preposition-k | Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5971.htm">Strong's 5971: </a> A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock as your people, כְעַמֶּ֖ךָ (ḵə·‘am·me·ḵā) Preposition-k | Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5971.htm">Strong's 5971: </a> A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock [and] my horses כְּסוּסַ֥י (kə·sū·say) Preposition-k | Noun - masculine plural construct | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5483.htm">Strong's 5483: </a> A swallow, swift (type of bird) as your horses.” כְּסוּסֶֽיךָ׃ (kə·sū·se·ḵā) Preposition-k | Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5483.htm">Strong's 5483: </a> A swallow, swift (type of bird) <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_kings/22-4.htm">1 Kings 22:4 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/1_kings/22-4.htm">1 Kings 22:4 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/1_kings/22-4.htm">1 Kings 22:4 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/1_kings/22-4.htm">1 Kings 22:4 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/1_kings/22-4.htm">1 Kings 22:4 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/1_kings/22-4.htm">1 Kings 22:4 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_kings/22-4.htm">1 Kings 22:4 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_kings/22-4.htm">1 Kings 22:4 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/1_kings/22-4.htm">1 Kings 22:4 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/1_kings/22-4.htm">1 Kings 22:4 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-4.htm">OT History: 1 Kings 22:4 He said to Jehoshaphat Will you go (1Ki iKi i Ki 1 Kg 1kg) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_kings/22-3.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Kings 22:3"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Kings 22:3" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_kings/22-5.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Kings 22:5"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Kings 22:5" /></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>