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But the ships never set sail, for they met with disaster in their home port of Ezion-geber. <a href="/esv/1_kings/22.htm">English Standard Version</a> Jehoshaphat made ships of Tarshish to go to Ophir for gold, but they did not go, for the ships were wrecked at Ezion-geber. <a href="/bsb/1_kings/22.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Jehoshaphat built ships of Tarshish to go to Ophir for gold, but they never set sail, because they were wrecked at Ezion-geber. <a href="/kjv/1_kings/22.htm">King James Bible</a> Jehoshaphat made ships of Tharshish to go to Ophir for gold: but they went not; for the ships were broken at Eziongeber. <a href="/nkjv/1_kings/22.htm">New King James Version</a> Jehoshaphat made merchant ships to go to Ophir for gold; but they never sailed, for the ships were wrecked at Ezion Geber. <a href="/nasb_/1_kings/22.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Jehoshaphat built ships of Tarshish to go to Ophir for gold, but they did not go, because the ships were destroyed at Ezion-geber. <a href="/nasb/1_kings/22.htm">NASB 1995</a> Jehoshaphat made ships of Tarshish to go to Ophir for gold, but they did not go for the ships were broken at Ezion-geber. <a href="/nasb77/1_kings/22.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Jehoshaphat made ships of Tarshish to go to Ophir for gold, but they did not go for the ships were broken at Ezion-geber. <a href="/lsb/1_kings/22.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Jehoshaphat made ships of Tarshish to go to Ophir for gold, but they did not go for the ships were broken at Ezion-geber. <a href="/amp/1_kings/22.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Jehoshaphat had [large cargo] ships of Tarshish constructed to go to Ophir for gold, but they did not go, because the ships were wrecked at Ezion-geber. <a href="/csb/1_kings/22.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Jehoshaphat made ships of Tarshish to go to Ophir for gold, but they did not go because the ships were wrecked at Ezion-geber. <a href="/hcsb/1_kings/22.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Jehoshaphat made ships of Tarshish to go to Ophir for gold, but they did not go because the ships were wrecked at Ezion-geber. <a href="/asv/1_kings/22.htm">American Standard Version</a> Jehoshaphat made ships of Tarshish to go to Ophir for gold: but they went not; for the ships were broken at Ezion-geber. <a href="/cev/1_kings/22.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Jehoshaphat had seagoing ships built to sail to Ophir for gold. But they were wrecked at Ezion-Geber and never sailed. <a href="/erv/1_kings/22.htm">English Revised Version</a> Jehoshaphat made ships of Tarshish to go to Ophir for gold: but they went not; for the ships were broken at Ezion-geber. <a href="/gwt/1_kings/22.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Jehoshaphat made Tarshish-style ships to go to Ophir for gold. But they didn't go because the ships were wrecked at Ezion Geber. <a href="/gnt/1_kings/22.htm">Good News Translation</a> King Jehoshaphat had ocean-going ships built to sail to the land of Ophir for gold; but they were wrecked at Eziongeber and never sailed. <a href="/isv/1_kings/22.htm">International Standard Version</a> Jehoshaphat had ocean-going vessels from Tarshish sail to Ophir for gold, but they never made it because they were shipwrecked at Ezion-geber. <a href="/msb/1_kings/22.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Jehoshaphat built ships of Tarshish to go to Ophir for gold, but they never set sail, because they were wrecked at Ezion-geber. <a href="/net/1_kings/22.htm">NET Bible</a> Jehoshaphat built a fleet of large merchant ships to travel to Ophir for gold, but they never made the voyage because they were shipwrecked in Ezion Geber. <a href="/nheb/1_kings/22.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Jehoshaphat made ships of Tarshish to go to Ophir for gold: but they did not go; for the ships were broken at Ezion Geber. <a href="/wbt/1_kings/22.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Jehoshaphat made ships of Tharshish to go to Ophir for gold: but they went not; for the ships were broken at Ezion-geber. <a href="/web/1_kings/22.htm">World English Bible</a> Jehoshaphat made ships of Tarshish to go to Ophir for gold, but they didn’t go, for the ships wrecked at Ezion Geber. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/1_kings/22.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> Jehoshaphat made ships of Tarshish to go to Ophir for gold, and they did not go, for the ships were broken in Ezion-Geber. <a href="/ylt/1_kings/22.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> Jehoshaphat made ships at Tarshish to go to Ophir for gold, and they went not, for the ships were broken in Ezion-Geber. <a href="/slt/1_kings/22.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> Jehoshaphat built ships of Tharshish to go to Ophrah for gold: and it went not, for the ships were broken in Ezion-Geber.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/1_kings/22.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> But king Josaphat made navies on the sea, to sail into Ophir for gold: but they could not go, for the ships were broken in Asiongaber. <a href="/cpdv/1_kings/22.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> <V 22:49> Yet truly, king Jehoshaphat had made a navy on the sea, which would sail to Ophir for gold. But they were unable to go, because the ships were broken down at Eziongeber. <a href="/nabre/1_kings/22.htm">New American Bible</a> Jehoshaphat made Tarshish ships to go to Ophir for gold; but in fact the ships did not go, because they were wrecked at Ezion-geber. <a href="/nrsvce/1_kings/22.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Jehoshaphat made ships of the Tarshish type to go to Ophir for gold; but they did not go, for the ships were wrecked at Ezion-geber.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/1_kings/22.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Jehoshaphat built ships at Tarshish to go to Ophir for gold; but they did not go; for the ships were broken at Ezion-geber. <a href="/hpbt/1_kings/22.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And Yushaphat made ships for Tarshish to go to Uphir for gold, and they did not go because the ships were broken in Eetsinugbar.<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/1_kings/22.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> Jehoshaphat made ships of Tarshish to go to Ophir for gold; but they went not; for the ships were broken at Ezion-geber. <a href="/parallel/1_kings/22-48.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=9202" 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">Jehoshaphat Reigns in Judah</a> …47And there was no king in Edom; a deputy served as king. 48<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/6237.htm" title="6237: ʿå̄·śå̄r (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- A primitive root; to accumulate; but used only as denominative from eser; to tithe, i.e. To take or give a tenth.">built</a> <a href="/hebrew/591.htm" title="591: ’o·nî·yō·wṯ (N-fpc) -- A ship. Feminine of 'oniy; a ship.">ships</a> <a href="/hebrew/8659.htm" title="8659: tar·šîš (N-proper-ms) -- A son of Javan, his desc. and their land, also a port on the Mediterranean, also a Benjamite, also a Pers. noble. ">of Tarshish</a> <a href="/hebrew/1980.htm" title="1980: lā·le·ḵeṯ (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf) -- To go, come, walk. Akin to yalak; a primitive root; to walk.">to go</a> <a href="/hebrew/211.htm" title="211: ’ō·w·p̄î·rāh (N-proper-fs:: 3fs) -- Or pophiyr; and fowphir; of uncertain derivation; Ophir, the name of a son of Joktan, and of a gold region in the East.">to Ophir</a> <a href="/hebrew/2091.htm" title="2091: laz·zā·hāḇ (Prep-l, Art:: N-ms) -- Gold. From an unused root meaning to shimmer; gold, figuratively, something gold-colored, as oil, a clear sky.">for gold,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: wə·lō (Conj-w:: Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">but they never</a> <a href="/hebrew/1980.htm" title="1980: hā·lāḵ (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To go, come, walk. Akin to yalak; a primitive root; to walk.">set sail,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî- (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">because</a> <a href="/hebrew/591.htm" title="591: ’o·nî·yō·wṯ (N-fpc) -- A ship. Feminine of 'oniy; a ship.">they</a> <a href="/hebrew/6100.htm" title="6100: bə·‘eṣ·yō·wn (Prep) -- A city on the shore of the Gulf of Aqaba. (shorter)"></a> <a href="/hebrew/7665.htm" title="7665: niš·bə·rå̄h (V-Nifal-Perf-3cp) -- To break, break in pieces. A primitive root; to burst.">were wrecked</a> <a href="/hebrew/6100.htm" title="6100: gā·ḇer (Prep:: N-proper-fs) -- A city on the shore of the Gulf of Aqaba. (shorter)">at Ezion-geber.</a> 49At that time Ahaziah son of Ahab said to Jehoshaphat, “Let my servants sail with your servants,” but Jehoshaphat refused.…<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/20-35.htm">2 Chronicles 20:35-37</a> Later, Jehoshaphat king of Judah made an alliance with Ahaziah king of Israel, who acted wickedly. / They agreed to make ships to go to Tarshish, and these were built in Ezion-geber. / Then Eliezer son of Dodavahu of Mareshah prophesied against Jehoshaphat, saying, “Because you have allied yourself with Ahaziah, the LORD has destroyed your works.” So the ships were wrecked and were unable to sail to Tarshish. <a href="/1_kings/9-26.htm">1 Kings 9:26-28</a> King Solomon also assembled a fleet of ships at Ezion-geber, which is near Eloth in Edom, on the shore of the Red Sea. / And Hiram sent his servants, sailors who knew the sea, to serve in the fleet with Solomon’s servants. / They sailed to Ophir and imported gold from there—420 talents—and delivered it to Solomon. <a href="/1_kings/10-22.htm">1 Kings 10:22</a> For the king had the ships of Tarshish at sea with Hiram’s fleet, and once every three years the ships of Tarshish would arrive bearing gold, silver, ivory, apes, and peacocks. <a href="/2_chronicles/9-21.htm">2 Chronicles 9:21</a> For the king had the ships of Tarshish that went with Hiram’s servants, and once every three years the ships of Tarshish would arrive bearing gold, silver, ivory, apes, and peacocks. <a href="/1_kings/22-49.htm">1 Kings 22:49</a> At that time Ahaziah son of Ahab said to Jehoshaphat, “Let my servants sail with your servants,” but Jehoshaphat refused. <a href="/1_kings/10-11.htm">1 Kings 10:11</a> (The fleet of Hiram that brought gold from Ophir also brought from Ophir a great cargo of almug wood and precious stones. <a href="/1_kings/22-50.htm">1 Kings 22:50</a> And Jehoshaphat rested with his fathers and was buried with them in the city of his father David. And his son Jehoram reigned in his place. <a href="/2_chronicles/8-17.htm">2 Chronicles 8:17-18</a> Then Solomon went to Ezion-geber and to Eloth on the coast of Edom. / So Hiram sent him ships captained by his servants, along with crews of experienced sailors. They went with Solomon’s servants to Ophir and acquired from there 450 talents of gold, which they delivered to King Solomon. <a href="/1_kings/9-10.htm">1 Kings 9:10-14</a> Now at the end of the twenty years during which Solomon built these two houses, the house of the LORD and the royal palace, / King Solomon gave twenty towns in the land of Galilee to Hiram king of Tyre, who had supplied him with cedar and cypress logs and gold for his every desire. / So Hiram went out from Tyre to inspect the towns that Solomon had given him, but he was not pleased with them. ... <a href="/1_kings/10-18.htm">1 Kings 10:18-20</a> Additionally, the king made a great throne of ivory and overlaid it with pure gold. / The throne had six steps, and its back had a rounded top. There were armrests on both sides of the seat, with a lion standing beside each armrest. / Twelve lions stood on the six steps, one at either end of each step. Nothing like this had ever been made for any kingdom. <a href="/1_kings/10-14.htm">1 Kings 10:14-15</a> The weight of gold that came to Solomon each year was 666 talents, / not including the revenue from the merchants, traders, and all the Arabian kings and governors of the land. <a href="/1_kings/10-23.htm">1 Kings 10:23-25</a> So King Solomon surpassed all the kings of the earth in riches and wisdom. / The whole world sought an audience with Solomon to hear the wisdom that God had put in his heart. / Year after year, each visitor would bring his tribute: articles of silver and gold, clothing, weapons, spices, horses, and mules. <a href="/1_kings/10-26.htm">1 Kings 10:26-29</a> Solomon accumulated 1,400 chariots and 12,000 horses, which he stationed in the chariot cities and also with him in Jerusalem. / The king made silver as common in Jerusalem as stones, and cedar as abundant as sycamore in the foothills. / Solomon’s horses were imported from Egypt and Kue; the royal merchants purchased them from Kue. ... <a href="/matthew/6-19.htm">Matthew 6:19-21</a> Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. / But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. / For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. <a href="/luke/12-16.htm">Luke 12:16-21</a> Then He told them a parable: “The ground of a certain rich man produced an abundance. / So he thought to himself, ‘What shall I do, since I have nowhere to store my crops?’ / Then he said, ‘This is what I will do: I will tear down my barns and will build bigger ones, and there I will store up all my grain and my goods. ...</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Jehoshaphat made ships of Tharshish to go to Ophir for gold: but they went not; for the ships were broken at Eziongeber.Jehoshaphat<a href="/2_chronicles/20-35.htm">2 Chronicles 20:35,36</a> And after this did Jehoshaphat king of Judah join himself with Ahaziah king of Israel, who did very wickedly: … made ships.<a href="/1_kings/10-22.htm">1 Kings 10:22</a> For the king had at sea a navy of Tharshish with the navy of Hiram: once in three years came the navy of Tharshish, bringing gold, and silver, ivory, and apes, and peacocks.<a href="/2_chronicles/9-21.htm">2 Chronicles 9:21</a> For the king's ships went to Tarshish with the servants of Huram: every three years once came the ships of Tarshish bringing gold, and silver, ivory, and apes, and peacocks.<a href="/psalms/48-7.htm">Psalm 48:7</a> Thou breakest the ships of Tarshish with an east wind.to Ophir<a href="/1_kings/9-28.htm">1 Kings 9:28</a> And they came to Ophir, and fetched from thence gold, four hundred and twenty talents, and brought it to king Solomon.<a href="/psalms/45-9.htm">Psalm 45:9</a> Kings' daughters were among thy honourable women: upon thy right hand did stand the queen in gold of Ophir.they went not<a href="/2_chronicles/20-37.htm">2 Chronicles 20:37</a> Then Eliezer the son of Dodavah of Mareshah prophesied against Jehoshaphat, saying, Because thou hast joined thyself with Ahaziah, the LORD hath broken thy works. And the ships were broken, that they were not able to go to Tarshish.<a href="/2_chronicles/25-7.htm">2 Chronicles 25:7</a> But there came a man of God to him, saying, O king, let not the army of Israel go with thee; for the LORD is not with Israel, to wit, with all the children of Ephraim.Ezion-geber<a href="/1_kings/9-26.htm">1 Kings 9:26</a> And king Solomon made a navy of ships in Eziongeber, which is beside Eloth, on the shore of the Red sea, in the land of Edom.<a href="/numbers/33-35.htm">Numbers 33:35,36</a> And they departed from Ebronah, and encamped at Eziongaber… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_kings/18-30.htm">Broken</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-39.htm">Built</a> <a href="/1_kings/9-26.htm">Ezion</a> <a href="/1_kings/9-26.htm">Eziongeber</a> <a href="/1_kings/9-26.htm">Ezion-Geber</a> <a href="/1_kings/9-26.htm">E'zion-Ge'ber</a> <a href="/1_kings/10-22.htm">Fleet</a> <a href="/1_kings/9-26.htm">Geber</a> <a href="/1_kings/20-7.htm">Gold</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-45.htm">Jehoshaphat</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-45.htm">Jehosh'aphat</a> <a href="/1_kings/10-11.htm">Ophir</a> <a href="/2_samuel/15-3.htm">Representative</a> <a href="/acts/28-11.htm">Sail</a> <a href="/1_kings/10-22.htm">Ships</a> <a href="/1_kings/10-22.htm">Tarshish</a> <a href="/1_kings/10-22.htm">Tharshish</a> <a href="/1_kings/10-22.htm">Trading</a> <a href="/ezekiel/27-34.htm">Wrecked</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_kings/9-23.htm">Broken</a> <a href="/2_kings/14-22.htm">Built</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/8-17.htm">Ezion</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/8-17.htm">Eziongeber</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/8-17.htm">Ezion-Geber</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/8-17.htm">E'zion-Ge'ber</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/9-21.htm">Fleet</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/8-17.htm">Geber</a> <a href="/2_kings/5-5.htm">Gold</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-49.htm">Jehoshaphat</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-49.htm">Jehosh'aphat</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/1-23.htm">Ophir</a> <a href="/nehemiah/11-24.htm">Representative</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-49.htm">Sail</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-49.htm">Ships</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/1-7.htm">Tarshish</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/7-10.htm">Tharshish</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/9-21.htm">Trading</a> <a href="/ezekiel/27-26.htm">Wrecked</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>Jehoshaphat built ships of Tarshish Jehoshaphat, the king of Judah, is noted for his efforts to strengthen his kingdom economically and militarily. The term "ships of Tarshish" refers to large, sea-going vessels capable of long voyages, often associated with trade and wealth. Tarshish is traditionally thought to be a distant port, possibly in Spain, known for its wealth and trade connections. This phrase indicates Jehoshaphat's ambition to expand Judah's trade network and increase its prosperity.to go to Ophir for gold Ophir is a region mentioned several times in the Bible, renowned for its fine gold. The exact location of Ophir is uncertain, with suggestions ranging from the Arabian Peninsula to India or Africa. The pursuit of gold from Ophir highlights the economic motivations of Jehoshaphat's reign, as gold was a symbol of wealth and power. This endeavor reflects the broader biblical theme of seeking material wealth, which often comes with spiritual warnings.but they never set sail Despite Jehoshaphat's plans, the ships did not embark on their intended journey. This phrase suggests a thwarted ambition and serves as a reminder of the limitations of human plans when not aligned with divine will. It echoes the biblical principle found in <a href="/proverbs/19-21.htm">Proverbs 19:21</a>, "Many are the plans in a person’s heart, but it is the LORD’s purpose that prevails."because they were wrecked at Ezion-geber Ezion-geber was a port located near the northern tip of the Gulf of Aqaba, part of the Red Sea. It was an important maritime hub during the time of Solomon and Jehoshaphat. The wrecking of the ships at this location signifies a failed venture and serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of maritime trade in the ancient world. This incident may also reflect divine intervention, as seen in other biblical narratives where God disrupts human plans to fulfill His purposes.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jehoshaphat.htm">Jehoshaphat</a> The king of Judah, known for his efforts to follow the ways of the Lord, yet he made alliances that were not always wise. 2. <a href="/topical/s/ships_of_tarshish.htm">Ships of Tarshish</a> Large, sea-going vessels intended for long voyages, often associated with wealth and trade. 3. <a href="/topical/o/ophir.htm">Ophir</a> A region famous for its fine gold, representing wealth and prosperity. 4. <a href="/topical/e/ezion-geber.htm">Ezion-geber</a> A port city on the Red Sea, significant for trade and maritime activities. 5. <a href="/topical/w/wrecked_ships.htm">Wrecked Ships</a> The ships built by Jehoshaphat were destroyed before they could embark on their journey, symbolizing failed ventures.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_godly_alliances.htm">The Importance of Godly Alliances</a> Jehoshaphat's alliance with Ahaziah, a king who did evil in the sight of the Lord, led to negative consequences. This teaches us to seek partnerships that honor God. <a href="/topical/d/divine_sovereignty_over_human_plans.htm">Divine Sovereignty Over Human Plans</a> Despite Jehoshaphat's intentions, the ships were wrecked, reminding us that God's will prevails over our plans. We should seek His guidance in all endeavors. <a href="/topical/t/the_pursuit_of_wealth.htm">The Pursuit of Wealth</a> The quest for gold from Ophir symbolizes the human desire for wealth. This account cautions us to prioritize spiritual riches over material gain. <a href="/topical/l/learning_from_failures.htm">Learning from Failures</a> Jehoshaphat's experience teaches us to reflect on our failures and seek God's wisdom to avoid repeating mistakes. <a href="/topical/t/trust_in_god's_provision.htm">Trust in God's Provision</a> The wrecked ships serve as a reminder to trust in God's provision rather than relying solely on our efforts and resources.<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/how_does_god_break_ships_naturally.htm">Psalm 48:7: How do we reconcile the claim that God breaks 'the ships of Tarshish with an east wind' with natural explanations for maritime disasters?</a> <a href="/q/why_the_discrepancy_on_jehoshaphat's_actions.htm">In 1 Kings 22:43, why does the text imply Jehoshaphat removed high places when 2 Chronicles 20:33 suggests otherwise?</a> <a href="/q/who_was_king_jehoshaphat_in_the_bible.htm">Who was King Jehoshaphat in the Bible?</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>(48) Ships of Tharshish to go to Ophir.--See Note on <a href="/1_kings/10-22.htm" title="For the king had at sea a navy of Tharshish with the navy of Hiram: once in three years came the navy of Tharshish, bringing gold, and silver, ivory, and apes, and peacocks.">1Kings 10:22</a>. We note that this revival of maritime enterprise coincides with the renewed alliance through Israel with Tyre. The account in <a href="/context/2_chronicles/20-35.htm" title="And after this did Jehoshaphat king of Judah join himself with Ahaziah king of Israel, who did very wickedly:">2Chronicles 20:35-37</a> makes the brief narrative of these verses intelligible. The fleet was a combined fleet of Judah and Israel, built at Ezion-geber, which belonged to Judah; the alliance was denounced and judgment threatened by the prophet Eliezer. After the wreck of the fleet, manned, it would seem, by the subjects of Jehoshaphat, Ahaziah of Israel desires to renew the enterprise with the aid of Israelite and probably Tyrian sailors; but Jehoshaphat now refuses.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_kings/22.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 48. - Jehoshaphat made [The Chethib has עשר ten, obviously a clerical error for עשה made] ships of Tharshish [see note on 1 Kings 10:22] to go to Ophir [In <a href="/2_chronicles/20-36.htm">2 Chronicles 20:36</a>, Tharshish is read for Ophir. Wordsworth holds that two separate fleets are intended, but this is most improbable] for gold [Evidently the great prosperity of his reign had suggested to him the idea of emulating Solomon's naval exploits, and of reviving the commerce of his people with the East]: but they went not [Heb. it went not]: for the ships were broken [Probably they were dashed by a storm against the rocks which "lie in jagged ranges on each side," Stanley] at Ezion-Geber. <a href="/commentaries/1_kings/22-48.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>Jehoshaphat יְהוֹשָׁפָ֡ט (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 built עָשָׂה֩ (‘ā·śāh) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6240.htm">Strong's 6240: </a> Ten ships אֳנִיּ֨וֹת (’o·nî·yō·wṯ) Noun - feminine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_591.htm">Strong's 591: </a> A ship of Tarshish תַּרְשִׁ֜ישׁ (tar·šîš) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8659.htm">Strong's 8659: </a> Tarshish -- a son of Javan, also a port on the Mediterranean, also a Benjamite to go לָלֶ֧כֶת (lā·le·ḵeṯ) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1980.htm">Strong's 1980: </a> To go, come, walk to Ophir אוֹפִ֛ירָה (’ō·w·p̄î·rāh) Noun - proper - feminine singular | third person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_211.htm">Strong's 211: </a> Ophir -- a son of Joktan, also his descendants, also a region from which gold comes for gold, לַזָּהָ֖ב (laz·zā·hāḇ) Preposition-l, Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2091.htm">Strong's 2091: </a> Gold, something gold-colored, as oil, a clear sky but they never וְלֹ֣א (wə·lō) Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> Not, no set sail, הָלָ֑ךְ (hā·lāḵ) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1980.htm">Strong's 1980: </a> To go, come, walk because כִּֽי־ (kî-) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> A relative conjunction [they] אֳנִיּ֖וֹת (’o·nî·yō·wṯ) Noun - feminine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_591.htm">Strong's 591: </a> A ship were wrecked נִשְׁבְּר֥וּ (niš·bə·rū) Verb - Nifal - Perfect - third person common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7665.htm">Strong's 7665: </a> To break, break in pieces at Ezion-geber. גָּֽבֶר׃ (gā·ḇer) Preposition | Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6100.htm">Strong's 6100: </a> Ezion-geber -- a city on the shore of the Gulf of Aqaba <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_kings/22-48.htm">1 Kings 22:48 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/1_kings/22-48.htm">1 Kings 22:48 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/1_kings/22-48.htm">1 Kings 22:48 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/1_kings/22-48.htm">1 Kings 22:48 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/1_kings/22-48.htm">1 Kings 22:48 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/1_kings/22-48.htm">1 Kings 22:48 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_kings/22-48.htm">1 Kings 22:48 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_kings/22-48.htm">1 Kings 22:48 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/1_kings/22-48.htm">1 Kings 22:48 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/1_kings/22-48.htm">1 Kings 22:48 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-48.htm">OT History: 1 Kings 22:48 Jehoshaphat made ships of Tarshish to go (1Ki iKi i Ki 1 Kg 1kg) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_kings/22-47.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Kings 22:47"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Kings 22:47" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_kings/22-49.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Kings 22:49"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Kings 22:49" /></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>