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Jehoshaphat said to the king of Israel, “Inquire first for the word of the LORD.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/2_chronicles/18.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />But Jehoshaphat also said to the king of Israel, “Please inquire first for the word of the LORD.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/2_chronicles/18.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And Jehoshaphat said unto the king of Israel, Inquire, I pray thee, at the word of the LORD to day.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/2_chronicles/18.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Also Jehoshaphat said to the king of Israel, “Please inquire for the word of the LORD today.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/2_chronicles/18.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />However, Jehoshaphat said to the king of Israel, “Please request the word of the LORD first.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/2_chronicles/18.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Moreover, Jehoshaphat said to the king of Israel, &#8220Please inquire first for the word of the LORD.&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/2_chronicles/18.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Moreover, Jehoshaphat said to the king of Israel, “Please inquire first for the word of the LORD.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/2_chronicles/18.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Moreover, Jehoshaphat said to the king of Israel, “Please inquire first for the word of Yahweh.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/2_chronicles/18.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Further, Jehoshaphat said to the king of Israel, “Please inquire first for the word of the LORD.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/2_chronicles/18.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />But Jehoshaphat said to the king of Israel, “First, please ask what the LORD’s will is.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/2_chronicles/18.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />But Jehoshaphat said to the king of Israel, &#8220First, please ask what the LORD&#8217s will is.&#8221 <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/2_chronicles/18.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And Jehoshaphat said unto the king of Israel, Inquire first, I pray thee, for the word of Jehovah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/2_chronicles/18.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />But first let's ask the LORD what to do." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/2_chronicles/18.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And Jehoshaphat said unto the king of Israel; Inquire, I pray thee, at the word of the LORD today.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/2_chronicles/18.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Then Jehoshaphat said to the king of Israel, "But first, find out what the word of the LORD is [in this matter]."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/2_chronicles/18.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Then he added, "But first let's consult the LORD." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/2_chronicles/18.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />But then Jehoshaphat asked the king of Israel, "Please ask for a message from the LORD, first."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/2_chronicles/18.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Then Jehoshaphat added, "First seek an oracle from the LORD."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/2_chronicles/18.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Jehoshaphat said to the king of Israel, "Please inquire first for the word of the LORD."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/2_chronicles/18.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And Jehoshaphat said to the king of Israel, Inquire, I pray thee, at the word of the LORD to-day.<div class="vheading2"><b>Majority Text Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/2_chronicles/18.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />But Jehoshaphat also said to the king of Israel, “Please inquire first for the word of the LORD.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/2_chronicles/18.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Jehoshaphat said to the king of Israel, “Please inquire first for Yahweh’s word.” <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/2_chronicles/18.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And Jehoshaphat says to the king of Israel, “Please seek the word of YHWH this day.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/2_chronicles/18.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And Jehoshaphat saith unto the king of Israel, 'Seek, I pray thee, this day, the word of Jehovah.'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/2_chronicles/18.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And Jehoshaphat will say to the king of Israel, Seek now according to the day the word of Jehovah.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/2_chronicles/18.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And Josaphat said to the king of Israel: Inquire, I beseech thee, at present the word of the Lord. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/2_chronicles/18.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And Jehoshaphat said to the king of Israel, “Consult, I beg you, the word of the Lord for the present circumstances.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/2_chronicles/18.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Jehoshaphat also said to the king of Israel, “Seek the word of the LORD at once.” <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/2_chronicles/18.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />But Jehoshaphat also said to the king of Israel, “Inquire first for the word of the LORD.”<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/2_chronicles/18.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And Jehoshaphat said to the king of Israel, Inquire, I pray, for the word of the LORD today.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/2_chronicles/18.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And Yehoshaphat said to the King of Israel: ”Ask now the word of LORD JEHOVAH concerning today.”<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/2_chronicles/18.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And Jehoshaphat said unto the king of Israel: 'Inquire, I pray thee, at the word of the LORD today.'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/2_chronicles/18.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And Josaphat said to the king of Israel, Seek, I pray thee, the Lord to-day.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/2_chronicles/18-4.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/zGrb4955Tvs?start=4041" 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/2_chronicles/18.htm">Jehoshaphat Allies with Ahab</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">3</span>Ahab king of Israel asked Jehoshaphat king of Judah, “Will you go with me against Ramoth-gilead?” And Jehoshaphat replied, “I am like you, and my people are your people; we will join you in the war.” <span class="reftext">4</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.">also said</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">to</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/4994.htm" title="4994: nā (Interjection) -- I (we) pray, now. ">“Please</a> <a href="/hebrew/1875.htm" title="1875: də·rāš- (V-Qal-Imp-ms) -- A primitive root; properly, to tread or frequent; usually to follow; by implication, to seek or ask; specifically to worship.">inquire</a> <a href="/hebrew/3117.htm" title="3117: ḵay·yō·wm (Prep-k, Art:: N-ms) -- Day. From an unused root meaning to be hot; a day, whether literal, or figurative.">first</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1697.htm" title="1697: də·ḇar (N-msc) -- Speech, word. From dabar; a word; by implication, a matter or thing; adverbially, a cause.">for the word</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (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> </span><span class="reftext">5</span>So the king of Israel assembled the prophets, four hundred men, and asked them, “Should we go to war against Ramoth-gilead, or should we refrain?” “Go up,” they replied, “and God will deliver it into the hand of the king.”…<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="/1_kings/22-5.htm">1 Kings 22:5</a></span><br />But Jehoshaphat also said to the king of Israel, “Please inquire first for the word of the LORD.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/3-5.htm">Proverbs 3:5-6</a></span><br />Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; / in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/1-5.htm">James 1:5</a></span><br />Now if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/27-4.htm">Psalm 27:4</a></span><br />One thing I have asked of the LORD; this is what I desire: to dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to gaze on the beauty of the LORD and seek Him in His temple.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/42-2.htm">Jeremiah 42:2-3</a></span><br />Jeremiah the prophet and said, “May our petition come before you; pray to the LORD your God on behalf of this entire remnant. For few of us remain of the many, as you can see with your own eyes. / Pray that the LORD your God will tell us the way we should walk and the thing we should do.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/30-1.htm">Isaiah 30:1-2</a></span><br />“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. / They set out to go down to Egypt without asking My advice, to seek shelter under Pharaoh’s protection and take refuge in Egypt’s shade.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/7-7.htm">Matthew 7:7-8</a></span><br />Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened to you. / For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/23-2.htm">1 Samuel 23:2</a></span><br />So David inquired of the LORD, “Should I go and attack these Philistines?” And the LORD said to David, “Go and attack the Philistines and save Keilah.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/30-8.htm">1 Samuel 30:8</a></span><br />and David inquired of the LORD: “Should I pursue these raiders? Will I overtake them?” “Pursue them,” the LORD replied, “for you will surely overtake them and rescue the captives.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/13-2.htm">Acts 13:2-3</a></span><br />While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, “Set apart for Me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.” / And after they had fasted and prayed, they laid their hands on them and sent them off.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/22-7.htm">1 Kings 22:7</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="/psalms/25-4.htm">Psalm 25:4-5</a></span><br />Show me Your ways, O LORD; teach me Your paths. / Guide me in Your truth and teach me, for You are the God of my salvation; all day long I wait for You.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/55-6.htm">Isaiah 55:6</a></span><br />Seek the LORD while He may be found; call on Him while He is near.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/11-9.htm">Luke 11:9-10</a></span><br />So I tell you: Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened to you. / For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/28-6.htm">1 Samuel 28:6</a></span><br />He inquired of the LORD, but the LORD did not answer him by dreams or Urim or prophets.</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 to the king of Israel, Inquire, I pray you, at the word of the LORD to day.</p><p class="hdg">Enquire</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_chronicles/34-26.htm">2 Chronicles 34:26</a></b></br> And as for the king of Judah, who sent you to inquire of the LORD, so shall ye say unto him, Thus saith the LORD God of Israel <i>concerning</i> the words which thou hast heard;</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_samuel/23-2.htm">1 Samuel 23:2</a></b></br> Therefore David inquired of the LORD, saying, Shall I go and smite these Philistines? And the LORD said unto David, Go, and smite the Philistines, and save Keilah.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_samuel/23-2.htm">1 Samuel 23:2,4,9-12</a></b></br> Therefore David inquired of the LORD, saying, Shall I go and smite these Philistines? And the LORD said unto David, Go, and smite the Philistines, and save Keilah… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_chronicles/10-14.htm">Counsel</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/4-7.htm">Directions</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/21-30.htm">Enquire</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/17-3.htm">First</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/21-30.htm">Inquire</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/18-3.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/18-3.htm">Jehoshaphat</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/18-3.htm">Jehosh'aphat</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/17-6.htm">Moreover</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/10-7.htm">Please</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/17-3.htm">Seek</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/6-15.htm">Today</a> <a href="/2_kings/6-28.htm">To-Day</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/12-7.htm">Word</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_chronicles/20-21.htm">Counsel</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/18-6.htm">Directions</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/18-6.htm">Enquire</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/20-22.htm">First</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/18-6.htm">Inquire</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/18-5.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/18-6.htm">Jehoshaphat</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/18-6.htm">Jehosh'aphat</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/19-8.htm">Moreover</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/18-12.htm">Please</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/18-6.htm">Seek</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/20-26.htm">Today</a> <a href="/nehemiah/8-11.htm">To-Day</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/18-12.htm">Word</a><div class="vheading2">2 Chronicles 18</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_chronicles/18-1.htm">Jehoshaphat, joined in affinity with Ahab, is persuaded to go against Ramoth Gilead</a></span><br><span class="reftext">4. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_chronicles/18-4.htm">Ahab, seduced by false prophets, according to the word of Micaiah, is slain there</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/2_chronicles/18.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/2_chronicles/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/2_chronicles/18.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>But Jehoshaphat also said to the king of Israel</b><br>Jehoshaphat was the king of Judah, known for his piety and efforts to follow the ways of the LORD. His alliance with Ahab, the king of Israel, was politically motivated but spiritually questionable, as Ahab was known for his idolatry and wickedness. This phrase highlights the tension between political alliances and spiritual convictions. Jehoshaphat's presence in Israel's court reflects the divided kingdom's complex relationship, where Judah and Israel, though once united, often found themselves at odds or in uneasy alliances.<p><b>“Please inquire first for the word of the LORD.”</b><br>Jehoshaphat's request underscores the importance of seeking divine guidance before making significant decisions, a principle rooted in the Torah and the wisdom literature of the Old Testament. This reflects a reliance on prophetic insight, as prophets were seen as the mouthpieces of God. The phrase also contrasts with Ahab's typical disregard for the LORD's prophets, as seen in his preference for false prophets who would tell him what he wanted to hear. This request is reminiscent of other biblical instances where leaders sought God's counsel, such as David's inquiries of the LORD before battles (<a href="/1_samuel/23-2.htm">1 Samuel 23:2, 4</a>). It also foreshadows the New Testament emphasis on seeking God's will through prayer and the guidance of the Holy Spirit.<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 faithfulness to God and efforts to bring spiritual reform to his kingdom. He sought God's guidance before making decisions.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_king_of_israel.htm">The King of Israel</a></b><br>At this time, Ahab was the king of Israel. He was known for his idolatry and opposition to the prophets of the LORD.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/i/inquiry_of_the_lord.htm">Inquiry of the LORD</a></b><br>This event highlights the practice of seeking divine guidance through prophets or priests before making significant decisions, a common practice in ancient Israel.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/p/prophets.htm">Prophets</a></b><br>Individuals who served as God's messengers, providing guidance and revelation to the kings and people of Israel and Judah.<br><br>5. <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.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/s/seeking_god's_guidance.htm">Seeking God's Guidance</a></b><br>Jehoshaphat's request to inquire of the LORD underscores the importance of seeking divine guidance in our decisions. As believers, we should prioritize God's wisdom over human counsel.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/d/discernment_in_alliances.htm">Discernment in Alliances</a></b><br>Jehoshaphat's alliance with Ahab serves as a cautionary tale about forming partnerships. We must discern the spiritual alignment of those we join forces with, ensuring they share our commitment to God's principles.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_prophets_and_scripture.htm">The Role of Prophets and Scripture</a></b><br>In the Old Testament, prophets were the primary means of receiving God's word. Today, we have the complete canon of Scripture, which serves as our guide and authority in discerning God's will.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_ignoring_god's_word.htm">The Consequences of Ignoring God’s Word</a></b><br>Ahab's disregard for the true prophets of God led to his downfall. Ignoring God's word can lead to dire consequences, emphasizing the need for obedience and reverence for His instructions.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_2_chronicles_18.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 2 Chronicles 18</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/david's_horsemen_capture__1,700_or_7,000.htm">When David defeated the King of Zobah, how many horsemen did he capture? One thousand and seven hundred (2 Samuel 8:4) Seven thousand (I Chronicles 18:4)</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_micaiah's_prophecy_differ.htm">In 2 Chronicles 18:14-17, why does Micaiah offer a prophecy so different from the other prophets--could this indicate conflicting traditions?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_to_verify_hezekiah's_unique_devotion.htm">2 Kings 18:5-6 - How can we verify Hezekiah's unprecedented devotion when other kings are also praised elsewhere?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_god_send_a_lying_spirit.htm">In 2 Chronicles 18:21-22, how can an all-truthful God justly send a lying spirit to deceive Ahab?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/2_chronicles/18.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(4) <span class= "bld">And Jehoshaphat.</span>--So exactly <a href="/1_kings/22-5.htm" title="And Jehoshaphat said to the king of Israel, Inquire, I pray you, at the word of the LORD to day.">1Kings 22:5</a>.<p><span class= "bld">Enquire . . .</span> <span class= "bld">at the word.</span>--<span class= "ital">Seek the word.</span><p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_chronicles/18.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 4.</span> - The wording of this verse is identical with that of the parallel (<a href="/1_kings/22-5.htm">1 Kings 22:5</a>). Jehoshaphat, if even not quite conscious of it, is throwing some sop to his conscience in essaying to become, and posing as, the godly counsellor of "the ungodly" (<a href="/2_chronicles/19-2.htm">2 Chronicles 19:2</a>). At any rate, his counsel is right, even to the point of urging to-day, and significantly deprecating procrastination. It is not, however, so clear that he was, in the first instance, as decided in respect of the necessity of inquiring the will of the Lord at the mouth of a true prophet, in distinction from a prophet merely of Israel, though they should be "four hundred" in number! Compare the following two verses, however, which show as though he was holding himself quite prepared and on the look-out for the expected occasion of having to rein Ahab up! <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/2_chronicles/18-4.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">יְהוֹשָׁפָ֖ט</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">also said</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיֹּ֥אמֶר</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">to</span><br /><span class="heb">אֶל־</span> <span class="translit">(’el-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> </span><span class="str2">Near, with, among, to</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the king</span><br /><span class="heb">מֶ֣לֶךְ</span> <span class="translit">(me·leḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> </span><span class="str2">A king</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Israel,</span><br /><span class="heb">יִשְׂרָאֵ֑ל</span> <span class="translit">(yiś·rā·’êl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3478.htm">Strong's 3478: </a> </span><span class="str2">Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc</span><br /><br /><span class="word">“Please</span><br /><span class="heb">נָ֥א</span> <span class="translit">(nā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Interjection<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4994.htm">Strong's 4994: </a> </span><span class="str2">I pray', 'now', 'then'</span><br /><br /><span class="word">inquire</span><br /><span class="heb">דְּרָשׁ־</span> <span class="translit">(də·rāš-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular<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 /><br /><span class="word">first</span><br /><span class="heb">כַיּ֖וֹם</span> <span class="translit">(ḵay·yō·wm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-k, Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3117.htm">Strong's 3117: </a> </span><span class="str2">A day</span><br /><br /><span class="word">for the word</span><br /><span class="heb">דְּבַ֥ר</span> <span class="translit">(də·ḇar)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1697.htm">Strong's 1697: </a> </span><span class="str2">A word, a matter, thing, a cause</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the LORD.”</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהוָֽה׃</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">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 /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_chronicles/18-4.htm">2 Chronicles 18:4 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/2_chronicles/18-4.htm">2 Chronicles 18:4 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/2_chronicles/18-4.htm">2 Chronicles 18:4 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/2_chronicles/18-4.htm">2 Chronicles 18:4 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/2_chronicles/18-4.htm">2 Chronicles 18:4 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/2_chronicles/18-4.htm">2 Chronicles 18:4 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_chronicles/18-4.htm">2 Chronicles 18:4 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_chronicles/18-4.htm">2 Chronicles 18:4 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/2_chronicles/18-4.htm">2 Chronicles 18:4 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/2_chronicles/18-4.htm">2 Chronicles 18:4 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/2_chronicles/18-4.htm">OT History: 2 Chronicles 18:4 Jehoshaphat said to the king of Israel (2 Chron. 2Ch iiCh ii ch 2 chr 2chr) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_chronicles/18-3.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Chronicles 18:3"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Chronicles 18:3" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_chronicles/18-5.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Chronicles 18:5"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Chronicles 18:5" /></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>