1 Kings 22:41
New International Version
Jehoshaphat son of Asa became king of Judah in the fourth year of Ahab king of Israel.

New Living Translation
Jehoshaphat son of Asa began to rule over Judah in the fourth year of King Ahab’s reign in Israel.

English Standard Version
Jehoshaphat the son of Asa began to reign over Judah in the fourth year of Ahab king of Israel.

Berean Standard Bible
In the fourth year of Ahab’s reign over Israel, Jehoshaphat son of Asa became king of Judah.

King James Bible
And Jehoshaphat the son of Asa began to reign over Judah in the fourth year of Ahab king of Israel.

New King James Version
Jehoshaphat the son of Asa had become king over Judah in the fourth year of Ahab king of Israel.

New American Standard Bible
Now Jehoshaphat the son of Asa became king over Judah in the fourth year of Ahab king of Israel.

NASB 1995
Now Jehoshaphat the son of Asa became king over Judah in the fourth year of Ahab king of Israel.

NASB 1977
Now Jehoshaphat the son of Asa became king over Judah in the fourth year of Ahab king of Israel.

Legacy Standard Bible
Now Jehoshaphat the son of Asa became king over Judah in the fourth year of Ahab king of Israel.

Amplified Bible
Now Jehoshaphat the son of Asa became king over Judah in the fourth year of Ahab king of Israel.

Christian Standard Bible
Jehoshaphat son of Asa became king over Judah in the fourth year of Israel’s King Ahab.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Jehoshaphat son of Asa became king over Judah in the fourth year of Israel’s King Ahab.

American Standard Version
And Jehoshaphat the son of Asa began to reign over Judah in the fourth year of Ahab king of Israel.

Contemporary English Version
Jehoshaphat son of Asa became king of Judah in Ahab's fourth year as king of Israel.

English Revised Version
And Jehoshaphat the son of Asa began to reign over Judah in the fourth year of Ahab king of Israel.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Jehoshaphat, son of Asa, became king of Judah in Ahab's fourth year as king of Israel.

Good News Translation
In the fourth year of the reign of King Ahab of Israel, Jehoshaphat son of Asa became king of Judah

International Standard Version
Asa's son Jehoshaphat became king over Judah during the fourth year of the reign of King Ahab of Israel.

Majority Standard Bible
In the fourth year of Ahab?s reign over Israel, Jehoshaphat son of Asa became king of Judah.

NET Bible
In the fourth year of King Ahab's reign over Israel, Asa's son Jehoshaphat became king over Judah.

New Heart English Bible
Jehoshaphat the son of Asa began to reign over Judah in the fourth year of Ahab king of Israel.

Webster's Bible Translation
And Jehoshaphat the son of Asa began to reign over Judah in the fourth year of Ahab king of Israel.

World English Bible
Jehoshaphat the son of Asa began to reign over Judah in the fourth year of Ahab king of Israel.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And Jehoshaphat son of Asa has reigned over Judah in the fourth year of Ahab king of Israel,

Young's Literal Translation
And Jehoshaphat son of Asa hath reigned over Judah in the fourth year of Ahab king of Israel,

Smith's Literal Translation
And Jehoshaphat son of Asa, reigned over Judah in the fourth year to Ahab king of Israel.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
But Josaphat the son of Asa began to reign over Juda in the fourth year of Achab king of Israel.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Yet truly, Jehoshaphat, the son of Asa, had begun to reign over Judah in the fourth year of Ahab, the king of Israel.

New American Bible
Jehoshaphat, son of Asa, became king of Judah in the fourth year of Ahab, king of Israel.

New Revised Standard Version
Jehoshaphat son of Asa began to reign over Judah in the fourth year of King Ahab of Israel.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And Jehoshaphat the son of Asa began to reign over Judah in the fourth year of Ahab king of Israel.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And Yushaphat, son of Asa, became king over Yehuda in the fourth year of Akhab, King of Israel.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And Jehoshaphat the son of Asa began to reign over Judah in the fourth year of Ahab king of Israel.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And Josaphat the son of Asa reigned over Juda: in the fourth year of Achaab king of Israel began Josaphat to reign.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Jehoshaphat Reigns in Judah
41In the fourth year of Ahab’s reign over Israel, Jehoshaphat son of Asa became king of Judah. 42Jehoshaphat was thirty-five years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem twenty-five years. His mother’s name was Azubah daughter of Shilhi.…

Cross References
2 Chronicles 20:31
So Jehoshaphat reigned over Judah. He was thirty-five years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem twenty-five years. His mother’s name was Azubah daughter of Shilhi.

2 Chronicles 17:1-6
Asa’s son Jehoshaphat reigned in his place, and he strengthened himself against Israel. / He stationed troops in every fortified city of Judah and put garrisons in the land of Judah and in the cities of Ephraim that his father Asa had captured. / Now the LORD was with Jehoshaphat because he walked in the earlier ways of his father David. He did not seek the Baals, ...

2 Chronicles 18:1
Now Jehoshaphat had an abundance of riches and honor, and he allied himself with Ahab by marriage.

2 Chronicles 19:1-3
When Jehoshaphat king of Judah had returned safely to his home in Jerusalem, / Jehu son of Hanani the seer went out to confront him and said to King Jehoshaphat, “Should you help the wicked and love those who hate the LORD? Because of this, the wrath of the LORD is upon you. / However, some good is found in you, for you have removed the Asherah poles from the land and have set your heart on seeking God.”

2 Chronicles 21:1
And Jehoshaphat rested with his fathers and was buried with them in the City of David. And his son Jehoram reigned in his place.

1 Kings 15:24
And Asa rested with his fathers and was buried with them in the city of his father David, and his son Jehoshaphat reigned in his place.

1 Kings 22:2-4
However, in the third year, Jehoshaphat king of Judah went down to visit the king of Israel, / who 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?” / 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.”

2 Kings 8:16-18
In the fifth year of the reign of Joram son of Ahab over Israel, Jehoram son of Jehoshaphat succeeded his father as king of Judah. / Jehoram was thirty-two years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem eight years. / And Jehoram walked in the ways of the kings of Israel, just as the house of Ahab had done. For he married a daughter of Ahab and did evil in the sight of the LORD.

2 Kings 3:1-3
In the eighteenth year of Jehoshaphat’s reign over Judah, Jehoram son of Ahab became king of Israel, and he reigned in Samaria twelve years. / And he did evil in the sight of the LORD, but not as his father and mother had done. He removed the sacred pillar of Baal that his father had made. / Nevertheless, he clung to the sins that Jeroboam son of Nebat had caused Israel to commit; he did not turn away from them.

2 Kings 12:1-3
In the seventh year of Jehu, Joash became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem forty years. His mother’s name was Zibiah; she was from Beersheba. / And Joash did what was right in the eyes of the LORD all the days he was instructed by Jehoiada the priest. / Nevertheless, the high places were not removed; the people continued sacrificing and burning incense there.

Matthew 1:8
Asa was the father of Jehoshaphat, Jehoshaphat the father of Joram, and Joram the father of Uzziah.

Matthew 1:1-17
This is the record of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham: / Abraham was the father of Isaac, Isaac the father of Jacob, and Jacob the father of Judah and his brothers. / Judah was the father of Perez and Zerah by Tamar, Perez the father of Hezron, and Hezron the father of Ram. ...

Luke 3:23-27
Jesus Himself was about thirty years old when He began His ministry. He was regarded as the son of Joseph, the son of Heli, / the son of Matthat, the son of Levi, the son of Melchi, the son of Jannai, the son of Joseph, / the son of Mattathias, the son of Amos, the son of Nahum, the son of Esli, the son of Naggai, ...

Matthew 5:17
Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets. I have not come to abolish them, but to fulfill them.

Matthew 12:42
The Queen of the South will rise at the judgment with this generation and condemn it; for she came from the ends of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon, and now One greater than Solomon is here.


Treasury of Scripture

And Jehoshaphat the son of Asa began to reign over Judah in the fourth year of Ahab king of Israel.

A.

1 Kings 22:2
And it came to pass in the third year, that Jehoshaphat the king of Judah came down to the king of Israel.

1 Chronicles 3:10
And Solomon's son was Rehoboam, Abia his son, Asa his son, Jehoshaphat his son,

2 Chronicles 17:1
And Jehoshaphat his son reigned in his stead, and strengthened himself against Israel.

began to reign `Began to reign alone'

1 Kings 22:51
Ahaziah the son of Ahab began to reign over Israel in Samaria the seventeenth year of Jehoshaphat king of Judah, and reigned two years over Israel.

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1. Ahab, seduced by false prophets, by Michaiah's word, is slain at Ramoth Gilead
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41. Jehoshaphat's good reign
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In the fourth year
This phrase sets a specific historical context, anchoring the events in a precise timeline. The fourth year of Ahab's reign is significant because it marks a period of political and spiritual turmoil in Israel. Ahab, known for his idolatry and marriage to Jezebel, represents a time of moral decline. The Hebrew word for "fourth" (רְבִיעִי, "revi'i") indicates a sequence, suggesting that God's plans unfold in His perfect timing, even amidst human disobedience.

of Ahab’s reign over Israel
Ahab's reign is characterized by apostasy and conflict. The Hebrew name "Ahab" (אַחְאָב, "Ach'av") means "brother of the father," which is ironic given his departure from the faith of his forefathers. His rule over Israel, the northern kingdom, is marked by the worship of Baal and the persecution of prophets. This context highlights the contrast between Ahab's leadership and the righteous kingship that God desires.

Jehoshaphat son of Asa
Jehoshaphat, whose name in Hebrew (יְהוֹשָׁפָט, "Yehoshafat") means "Yahweh has judged," is introduced as a king who seeks to follow God's ways. As the son of Asa, a king noted for his reforms and dedication to God, Jehoshaphat inherits a legacy of faithfulness. This lineage underscores the importance of godly heritage and the impact of righteous leadership on a nation.

became king of Judah
The phrase signifies a transition of power in the southern kingdom of Judah. Unlike Israel, Judah often had kings who sought to honor God, and Jehoshaphat's ascension is a continuation of this trend. The Hebrew word for "king" (מֶלֶךְ, "melech") implies not just a political leader but one who is expected to shepherd the people according to God's laws. Judah's distinction from Israel during this period serves as a reminder of the blessings that come with obedience to God.

(41) Jehoshaphat.--The narrative here, so far as it is full and continuous, centres round the prophetic work of Elijah and Elisha, the scene of which was in Israel; and the compiler contents himself with the insertion of a few brief annalistic notices of the kingdom of Judah, taking up the thread of the narrative of chapter 15:24, except where (as in 2 Kings 3) it becomes again connected with the history of Israel. In the Chronicles, on the contrary, there is a full and interesting account of the reign of Jehoshaphat, and especially of his great religious revival (2 Chronicles 17-20), coinciding with this chapter, almost verbally, in the account of the battle at Ramoth-gilead. The brief notices here of the religious work of Jehoshaphat, his "might," and his "wars," agree entirely with this fuller record.

Verse 41. - And Jehoahaphat ["Whom Jehovah judges"] the son of Asa began to reign over Judah in the fourth year of Ahab king of Israel. [The historian now resumes for a moment the history of Judah, which has dropped out of notice since 1 Kings 15:24, where the accession of Jehoshaphat was mentioned. His reign, which is here described in the briefest possible way, occupies four chapters (17-20.) of 2 Chronicles]

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
In the fourth
אַרְבַּ֔ע (’ar·ba‘)
Number - feminine singular
Strong's 702: Four

year
בִּשְׁנַ֣ת (biš·naṯ)
Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 8141: A year

of Ahab's
לְאַחְאָ֖ב (lə·’aḥ·’āḇ)
Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 256: Ahab -- 'father's brother', a king of Israel, also a false prophet

reign
מֶ֥לֶךְ (me·leḵ)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 4428: A king

over Israel,
יִשְׂרָאֵֽל׃ (yiś·rā·’êl)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3478: Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc

Jehoshaphat
וִיהֽוֹשָׁפָט֙ (wî·hō·wō·šā·p̄āṭ)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3092: Jehoshaphat -- 'the LORD has judged', the name of a number of Israelites

son
בֶּן־ (ben-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1121: A son

of Asa
אָסָ֔א (’ā·sā)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 609: Asa -- perhaps 'healer', an Israelite name

became king
מָלַ֖ךְ (mā·laḵ)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 4427: To reign, inceptively, to ascend the throne, to induct into royalty, to take counsel

of
עַל־ (‘al-)
Preposition
Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against

Judah.
יְהוּדָ֑ה (yə·hū·ḏāh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3063: Judah -- 'praised', a son of Jacob, also the southern kingdom, also four Israelites


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