2 Chronicles 18:6
New International Version
But Jehoshaphat asked, “Is there no longer a prophet of the LORD here whom we can inquire of?”

New Living Translation
But Jehoshaphat asked, “Is there not also a prophet of the LORD here? We should ask him the same question.”

English Standard Version
But Jehoshaphat said, “Is there not here another prophet of the LORD of whom we may inquire?”

Berean Standard Bible
But Jehoshaphat asked, “Is there not still a prophet of the LORD here of whom we can inquire?”

King James Bible
But Jehoshaphat said, Is there not here a prophet of the LORD besides, that we might inquire of him?

New King James Version
But Jehoshaphat said, “Is there not still a prophet of the LORD here, that we may inquire of Him?”

New American Standard Bible
But Jehoshaphat said, “Is there no longer a prophet of the LORD here, that we may inquire of him?”

NASB 1995
But Jehoshaphat said, “Is there not yet a prophet of the LORD here that we may inquire of him?”

NASB 1977
But Jehoshaphat said, “Is there not yet a prophet of the LORD here that we may inquire of him?”

Legacy Standard Bible
But Jehoshaphat said, “Is there not yet a prophet of Yahweh here that we may inquire of him?”

Amplified Bible
But Jehoshaphat said, “Is there no prophet of the LORD still here by whom we may inquire?”

Christian Standard Bible
But Jehoshaphat asked, “Isn’t there a prophet of the LORD here anymore? Let’s ask him.”

Holman Christian Standard Bible
But Jehoshaphat asked, “Isn’t there a prophet of Yahweh here anymore? Let’s ask him.”

American Standard Version
But Jehoshaphat said, Is there not here a prophet of Jehovah besides, that we may inquire of him?

Contemporary English Version
But Jehoshaphat said, "Just to make sure, is there another of the LORD's prophets we can ask?"

English Revised Version
But Jehoshaphat said, Is there not here besides a prophet of the LORD, that we might inquire of him?

GOD'S WORD® Translation
But Jehoshaphat asked, "Isn't there a prophet of the LORD whom we could ask?"

Good News Translation
But Jehoshaphat asked, "Isn't there another prophet through whom we can consult the LORD?"

International Standard Version
But Jehoshaphat asked, "Isn't there a prophet of the LORD left here that we could talk to?"

Majority Standard Bible
But Jehoshaphat asked, ?Is there not still a prophet of the LORD here of whom we can inquire??

NET Bible
But Jehoshaphat asked, "Is there not a prophet of the LORD still here, that we may ask him?"

New Heart English Bible
But Jehoshaphat said, "Isn't there here a prophet of the LORD besides, that we may inquire of him?"

Webster's Bible Translation
But Jehoshaphat said, Is there not here a prophet of the LORD besides, that we may inquire of him?

World English Bible
But Jehoshaphat said, “Isn’t there here a prophet of Yahweh besides, that we may inquire of him?”
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And Jehoshaphat says, “[Is there] not still a prophet of YHWH here, and we seek from him?”

Young's Literal Translation
And Jehoshaphat saith, 'Is there not here a prophet of Jehovah still, and we seek from him?'

Smith's Literal Translation
And Jehoshaphat will say, Is there not yet more a prophet to Jehovah, and we will seek from him?
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And Josaphat said: Is there not here a prophet of the Lord, that we may inquire also of him?

Catholic Public Domain Version
And Jehoshaphat said, “Is there not a prophet of the Lord here, so that we may inquire of him as well?”

New American Bible
But Jehoshaphat said, “Is there no other prophet of the LORD here we might consult?”

New Revised Standard Version
But Jehoshaphat said, “Is there no other prophet of the LORD here of whom we may inquire?”
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
But King Jehoshaphat said, Is there not here a true prophet of the LORD, that we may inquire of him?

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And King Yehoshaphat said: “Is there here a true Prophet of LORD JEHOVAH that we may inquire of him?”
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
But Jehoshaphat said: 'Is there not here besides a prophet of the LORD, that we might inquire of him?'

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And Josaphat said, Is there not here a prophet of the Lord besides, that we may enquire of him?

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Jehoshaphat Allies with Ahab
5So 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.” 6But Jehoshaphat asked, “Is there not still a prophet of the LORD here of whom we can inquire?” 7The king of Israel answered, “There is still one man who can ask the LORD, but I hate him because he never prophesies anything good for me, but only bad. He is Micaiah son of Imlah.” “The king should not say that!” Jehoshaphat replied.…

Cross References
1 Kings 22:7
But Jehoshaphat asked, “Is there not still a prophet of the LORD here of whom we can inquire?”

Jeremiah 23:16
This is what the LORD of Hosts says: “Do not listen to the words of the prophets who prophesy to you. They are filling you with false hopes. They speak visions from their own minds, not from the mouth of the LORD.

Jeremiah 23:21-22
I did not send these prophets, yet they have run with their message; I did not speak to them, yet they have prophesied. / But if they had stood in My council, they would have proclaimed My words to My people and turned them back from their evil ways and deeds.”

Ezekiel 13:3
This is what the Lord GOD says: Woe to the foolish prophets who follow their own spirit yet have seen nothing.

Ezekiel 13:6-7
They see false visions and speak lying divinations. They claim, ‘Thus declares the LORD,’ when the LORD did not send them; yet they wait for the fulfillment of their message. / Haven’t you seen a false vision and spoken a lying divination when you proclaim, ‘Thus declares the LORD,’ even though I have not spoken?

Deuteronomy 18:20-22
But if any prophet dares to speak a message in My name that I have not commanded him to speak, or to speak in the name of other gods, that prophet must be put to death.” / You may ask in your heart, “How can we recognize a message that the LORD has not spoken?” / When a prophet speaks in the name of the LORD and the message does not come to pass or come true, that is a message the LORD has not spoken. The prophet has spoken presumptuously. Do not be afraid of him.

Isaiah 30:10
They say to the seers, “Stop seeing visions!” and to the prophets, “Do not prophesy to us the truth! Speak to us pleasant words; prophesy illusions.

Isaiah 8:19-20
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? / To the law and to the testimony! If they do not speak according to this word, they have no light of dawn.

Jeremiah 14:14
“The prophets are prophesying lies in My name,” replied the LORD. “I did not send them or appoint them or speak to them. They are prophesying to you a false vision, a worthless divination, the futility and delusion of their own minds.

Jeremiah 27:9-10
But as for you, do not listen to your prophets, your diviners, your interpreters of dreams, your mediums, or your sorcerers who declare, ‘You will not serve the king of Babylon.’ / For they prophesy to you a lie that will serve to remove you from your land; I will banish you and you will perish.

Matthew 7:15
Beware of false prophets. They come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravenous wolves.

Matthew 24:24
For false Christs and false prophets will appear and perform great signs and wonders to deceive even the elect, if that were possible.

1 John 4:1
Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God. For many false prophets have gone out into the world.

2 Peter 2:1
Now there were also false prophets among the people, just as there will be false teachers among you. They will secretly introduce destructive heresies, even denying the Master who bought them—bringing swift destruction on themselves.

Acts 13:6-10
They traveled through the whole island as far as Paphos, where they found a Jewish sorcerer and false prophet named Bar-Jesus, / an attendant of the proconsul, Sergius Paulus. The proconsul, a man of intelligence, summoned Barnabas and Saul because he wanted to hear the word of God. / But Elymas the sorcerer (for that is what his name means) opposed them and tried to turn the proconsul from the faith. ...


Treasury of Scripture

But Jehoshaphat said, Is there not here a prophet of the LORD besides, that we might inquire of him?

Is there not

1 Kings 22:7-9
And Jehoshaphat said, Is there not here a prophet of the LORD besides, that we might inquire of him? …

2 Kings 3:11-13
But Jehoshaphat said, Is there not here a prophet of the LORD, that we may inquire of the LORD by him? And one of the king of Israel's servants answered and said, Here is Elisha the son of Shaphat, which poured water on the hands of Elijah…

besides [heb] yet, or more

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2 Chronicles 18
1. Jehoshaphat, joined in affinity with Ahab, is persuaded to go against Ramoth Gilead
4. Ahab, seduced by false prophets, according to the word of Micaiah, is slain there














But Jehoshaphat asked
The name "Jehoshaphat" means "Yahweh has judged" in Hebrew. Jehoshaphat was the king of Judah, known for his piety and reforms to bring the people back to the worship of Yahweh. His inquiry here reflects his desire for divine guidance, a characteristic that sets him apart from many other kings of his time. This phrase indicates a moment of discernment and wisdom, as Jehoshaphat seeks to ensure that the counsel he receives is aligned with God's will.

Is there not still a prophet of the LORD here
The term "prophet" in Hebrew is "nabi," which means one who is called or one who announces. Prophets were seen as God's mouthpieces, delivering His messages to the people. The phrase "of the LORD" specifies that Jehoshaphat is seeking a true prophet of Yahweh, not just any seer or diviner. This reflects the historical context where many false prophets existed, often leading people astray. Jehoshaphat's question underscores the importance of seeking authentic divine guidance amidst a multitude of voices.

of whom we can inquire
The act of inquiring of the Lord was a common practice in ancient Israel, signifying a dependence on divine wisdom rather than human understanding. The Hebrew root for "inquire" is "darash," which means to seek with care or to investigate. This reflects a deep, earnest desire to understand God's will. In the historical context, this inquiry was often done through prophets, who would seek God's counsel on behalf of the king or the people. Jehoshaphat's insistence on inquiring of a prophet of the LORD highlights his commitment to aligning his actions with God's purposes.

(6) But--And. So 1Kings 22:7, literally.

Verse 6. - The Revised Version well at-ranges the words of this verse, "Is there not here besides a prophet of the Lord?" The conscience of Ahab successfully made a coward of him, that he took so quietly this pronounced slight put on his kingdom s prophets (prophetae vitulorum) by his brother-king Jehoshaphat!

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
But Jehoshaphat
יְה֣וֹשָׁפָ֔ט (yə·hō·wō·šā·p̄āṭ)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3092: Jehoshaphat -- 'the LORD has judged', the name of a number of Israelites

asked,
וַיֹּ֙אמֶר֙ (way·yō·mer)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 559: To utter, say

“Is there not
הַאֵ֨ין (ha·’ên)
Adverb
Strong's 369: A non-entity, a negative particle

still
ע֑וֹד (‘ō·wḏ)
Adverb
Strong's 5750: Iteration, continuance, again, repeatedly, still, more

a prophet
נָבִ֛יא (nā·ḇî)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 5030: A spokesman, speaker, prophet

of the LORD
לַיהוָ֖ה (Yah·weh)
Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

here
פֹּ֥ה (pōh)
Adverb
Strong's 6311: This place, here

of whom we can inquire?”
מֵאֹתֽוֹ׃ (mê·’ō·ṯōw)
Preposition-m | Direct object marker | third person masculine singular
Strong's 853: Untranslatable mark of the accusative case


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