Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version But Jehoshaphat also said to the king of Israel, “First seek the counsel of the LORD.” New Living Translation Then Jehoshaphat added, “But first let’s find out what the LORD says.” English Standard Version And Jehoshaphat said to the king of Israel, “Inquire first for the word of the LORD.” Berean Standard Bible But Jehoshaphat also said to the king of Israel, “Please inquire first for the word of the LORD.” King James Bible And Jehoshaphat said unto the king of Israel, Inquire, I pray thee, at the word of the LORD to day. New King James Version Also Jehoshaphat said to the king of Israel, “Please inquire for the word of the LORD today.” New American Standard Bible However, Jehoshaphat said to the king of Israel, “Please request the word of the LORD first.” NASB 1995 Moreover, Jehoshaphat said to the king of Israel, “Please inquire first for the word of the LORD.” NASB 1977 Moreover, Jehoshaphat said to the king of Israel, “Please inquire first for the word of the LORD.” Legacy Standard Bible Moreover, Jehoshaphat said to the king of Israel, “Please inquire first for the word of Yahweh.” Amplified Bible But Jehoshaphat said to the king of Israel, “Please inquire first for the word of the LORD.” Christian Standard Bible But Jehoshaphat said to the king of Israel, “First, please ask what the LORD’s will is.” Holman Christian Standard Bible But Jehoshaphat said to the king of Israel, “First, please ask what the LORD’s will is.” American Standard Version And Jehoshaphat said unto the king of Israel, Inquire first, I pray thee, for the word of Jehovah. Contemporary English Version But first, let's ask the LORD." English Revised Version And Jehoshaphat said unto the king of Israel, Inquire, I pray thee, at the word of the LORD today. GOD'S WORD® Translation Then Jehoshaphat said to the king of Israel, "But first, find out what the word of the LORD is [in this matter]." Good News Translation But first let's consult the LORD." International Standard Version But Jehoshaphat also asked the king of Israel, "Please ask for a message from the LORD, first." Majority Standard Bible But Jehoshaphat also said to the king of Israel, ?Please inquire first for the word of the LORD.? NET Bible Then Jehoshaphat added, "First seek an oracle from the LORD." New Heart English Bible Jehoshaphat said to the king of Israel, "Please inquire first for the word of the LORD." Webster's Bible Translation And Jehoshaphat said to the king of Israel, Inquire, I pray thee, at the word of the LORD to-day. World English Bible Jehoshaphat said to the king of Israel, “Please inquire first for Yahweh’s word.” Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd Jehoshaphat says to the king of Israel, “Please seek the word of YHWH today”; Young's Literal Translation And Jehoshaphat saith unto the king of Israel, 'Seek, I pray thee, to-day, the word of Jehovah;' Smith's Literal Translation And Jehoshaphat will say to the king of Israel, Seek now, according to the day, the word of Jehovah. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd Josaphat said to the king of Israel: As I am, so art thou: my people and thy people are one: and my horsemen, thy horsemen. And Josaphat said to the king of Israel: Inquire, I beseech thee, this day, the word of the Lord. Catholic Public Domain Version And Jehoshaphat said to the king of Israel: “As I am, so also are you. My people and your people are one. And my horsemen are your horsemen.” And Jehoshaphat said to the king of Israel, “I beg you to inquire today of the word of the Lord.” New American Bible Jehoshaphat also said to the king of Israel, “Seek the word of the LORD at once.” New Revised Standard Version But Jehoshaphat also said to the king of Israel, “Inquire first for the word of the LORD.” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd Jehoshaphat said to the king of Israel, Enquire, I pray, for the word of the LORD this day. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And Yushaphat said to the King of Israel: “Inquire today now the word of LORD JEHOVAH.” OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And Jehoshaphat said unto the king of Israel: 'Inquire, I pray thee, at the word of the LORD today.' Brenton Septuagint Translation And Josaphat said, As I am, so art thou also; as my people, so is thy people; as my horses, so are thy horses. And Josaphat king of Juda said to the king of Israel, Enquire, I pray thee, of the Lord to-day. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Ahab and the False Prophets…4So he asked Jehoshaphat, “Will you go with me to fight against Ramoth-gilead?” Jehoshaphat answered the king of Israel, “I am like you, my people are your people, and my horses are your horses.” 5But Jehoshaphat also said to the king of Israel, “Please inquire first for the word of the LORD.” 6So the king of Israel assembled the prophets, about four hundred men, and asked them, “Should I go to war against Ramoth-gilead, or should I refrain?” “Go up,” they replied, “and the Lord will deliver it into the hand of the king.”… Cross References 2 Chronicles 18:4 But Jehoshaphat also said to the king of Israel, “Please inquire first for the word of the LORD.” Proverbs 3:5-6 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. James 1:5 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. Psalm 27:14 Wait patiently for the LORD; be strong and courageous. Wait patiently for the LORD! Isaiah 30:1-2 “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. Jeremiah 42:2-3 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.” Matthew 7:7-8 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. Psalm 25:4-5 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. Isaiah 55:6 Seek the LORD while He may be found; call on Him while He is near. Jeremiah 29:13 You will seek Me and find Me when you search for Me with all your heart. Luke 11:9-10 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. Psalm 37:5 Commit your way to the LORD; trust in Him, and He will do it. Isaiah 8:19 When men tell you to consult mediums and spiritists who whisper and mutter, shouldn’t a people consult their God instead? Why consult the dead on behalf of the living? Acts 13:2-3 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. Psalm 143:8 Let me hear Your loving devotion in the morning, for I have put my trust in You. Teach me the way I should walk, for to You I lift up my soul. Treasury of Scripture And Jehoshaphat said to the king of Israel, Inquire, I pray you, at the word of the LORD to day. Enquire Numbers 27:21 And he shall stand before Eleazar the priest, who shall ask counsel for him after the judgment of Urim before the LORD: at his word shall they go out, and at his word they shall come in, both he, and all the children of Israel with him, even all the congregation. Joshua 9:14 And the men took of their victuals, and asked not counsel at the mouth of the LORD. Judges 1:1 Now after the death of Joshua it came to pass, that the children of Israel asked the LORD, saying, Who shall go up for us against the Canaanites first, to fight against them? Jump to Previous Counsel Directions Enquire First Inquire Israel Jehoshaphat Jehosh'aphat Moreover Please Seek Today To-Day WordJump to Next Counsel Directions Enquire First Inquire Israel Jehoshaphat Jehosh'aphat Moreover Please Seek Today To-Day Word1 Kings 22 1. Ahab, seduced by false prophets, by Michaiah's word, is slain at Ramoth Gilead37. The dogs lick up his blood, and Ahaziah succeeds him 41. Jehoshaphat's good reign 45. His acts 46. Jehoram succeeds him 51. Ahaziah's evil reign But Jehoshaphat also said to the king of Israel, Jehoshaphat was the king of Judah, known for his piety and efforts to follow the ways of the Lord. His reign is noted for religious reforms and a commitment to seeking God's guidance. The king of Israel at this time was Ahab, who was known for his idolatry and alliance with Jezebel. This phrase highlights the political alliance between Judah and Israel, which was often fraught with tension due to differing religious commitments. Jehoshaphat's presence in Israel indicates a diplomatic relationship, possibly for mutual defense against common enemies like Syria. “Please inquire first for the word of the LORD.” Persons / Places / Events 1. JehoshaphatThe king of Judah, known for his piety and efforts to follow the ways of the Lord. He sought divine guidance before making decisions. 2. The King of Israel At this time, Ahab was the king of Israel. He was known for his idolatry and opposition to the prophets of the Lord. 3. Inquiry of the LORD This refers to seeking God's guidance and will, often through a prophet or priest, before making important decisions. 4. Ramoth-gilead The location that Ahab and Jehoshaphat were considering attacking. It was a city of strategic importance. 5. Prophets In the context of this chapter, prophets were those who claimed to speak on behalf of God, though not all were true prophets of the LORD. Teaching Points The Importance of Seeking God's GuidanceJehoshaphat's request to inquire of the Lord highlights the importance of seeking divine guidance before making decisions. This teaches us to prioritize God's will over our own plans. Discernment in Leadership Jehoshaphat's insistence on hearing from the Lord demonstrates the need for discernment, especially in leadership roles. Leaders should seek God's wisdom to guide their actions and decisions. The Danger of Unequal Alliances Jehoshaphat's alliance with Ahab serves as a cautionary tale about forming partnerships with those who do not share a commitment to God's ways. Believers should be mindful of their associations and the influence they may have. The Role of True Prophets The presence of false prophets in this account reminds us of the need to discern true messages from God. We should test teachings against Scripture and seek the Holy Spirit's guidance.Verse 5. - And Jehoshaphat said unto the king of Israel, Inquire, I pray thee, at [This word is redundant] the word of the Lord today. [כַּיום hardly conveys that "he asks to have the prophets called in at once," "lest Ahab should consent in word and put off the inquiry in act" (Rawlinson); but rather means, "at this crisis," "under these circumstances." This request agrees well with what we learn elsewhere as to Jehoshaphat's piety (2 Chronicles 17:4-9; 2 Chronicles 19:5-7, etc.) And, remembering how Ahab's late victories had been foretold by a prophet, and had been won by the help of Jehovah, Jehoshaphat might well suppose that his new ally would be eager to know the word of the Lord.] Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew But Jehoshaphatיְהוֹשָׁפָ֖ט (yə·hō·wō·šā·p̄āṭ) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3092: Jehoshaphat -- 'the LORD has judged', the name of a number of Israelites also said וַיֹּ֥אמֶר (way·yō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say to אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to the king מֶ֣לֶךְ (me·leḵ) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 4428: A king of Israel, יִשְׂרָאֵ֑ל (yiś·rā·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3478: Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc “Please נָ֥א (nā) Interjection Strong's 4994: I pray', 'now', 'then' inquire דְּרָשׁ־ (də·rāš-) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular Strong's 1875: To tread, frequent, to follow, to seek, ask, to worship first כַיּ֖וֹם (ḵay·yō·wm) Preposition-k, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3117: A day for the word דְּבַ֥ר (də·ḇar) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1697: A word, a matter, thing, a cause of the LORD.” יְהוָֽה׃ (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel Links 1 Kings 22:5 NIV1 Kings 22:5 NLT 1 Kings 22:5 ESV 1 Kings 22:5 NASB 1 Kings 22:5 KJV 1 Kings 22:5 BibleApps.com 1 Kings 22:5 Biblia Paralela 1 Kings 22:5 Chinese Bible 1 Kings 22:5 French Bible 1 Kings 22:5 Catholic Bible OT History: 1 Kings 22:5 Jehoshaphat said to the king of Israel (1Ki iKi i Ki 1 Kg 1kg) |
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