1 Kings 22:2
1 Kings 22:2 in Multiple Translations
However, in the third year, Jehoshaphat king of Judah went down to visit the king of Israel,
And it came to pass in the third year, that Jehoshaphat the king of Judah came down to the king of Israel.
And it came to pass in the third year, that Jehoshaphat the king of Judah came down to the king of Israel.
And it came about in the third year, that Jehoshaphat, king of Judah, came down to the king of Israel.
But in the third year Jehoshaphat, king of Judah, went to visit the king of Israel.
And in the third yeere did Iehoshaphat the King of Iudah come downe to ye King of Israel.
and it cometh to pass in the third year, that Jehoshaphat king of Judah cometh down unto the king of Israel,
In the third year, Jehoshaphat the king of Judah came down to the king of Israel.
And it came to pass in the third year, that Jehoshaphat the king of Judah came down to the king of Israel.
And in the third year, Josaphat king of Juda came down to the king of Israel.
Then King Jehoshaphat, who ruled Judah, went to visit King Ahab, who ruled Israel.
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1 Kings 22:2 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יְהִ֖י
בַּ/שָּׁנָ֣ה
הַ/שְּׁלִישִׁ֑ית
וַ/יֵּ֛רֶד
יְהוֹשָׁפָ֥ט
מֶֽלֶךְ
יְהוּדָ֖ה
אֶל
מֶ֥לֶךְ
יִשְׂרָאֵֽל
וַ/יְהִ֖י
hâyâh
H1961
to be
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
בַּ/שָּׁנָ֣ה
shâneh
H8141
year
Prep | N-fs
הַ/שְּׁלִישִׁ֑ית
shᵉlîyshîy
H7992
third
Art | Adj
וַ/יֵּ֛רֶד
yârad
H3381
to go down
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
יְהוֹשָׁפָ֥ט
Yᵉhôwshâphâṭ
H3092
Jehoshaphat
N-proper
מֶֽלֶךְ
melek
H4428
King's
N-ms
יְהוּדָ֖ה
Yᵉhûwdâh
H3063
Judah
N-proper
אֶל
ʼêl
H413
to(wards)
Prep
מֶ֥לֶךְ
melek
H4428
King's
N-ms
יִשְׂרָאֵֽל
Yisrâʼêl
H3478
Israel
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Kings 22:2
וַ/יְהִ֖י
hâyâh
H1961
"to be"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
The Hebrew word for to be means to exist or come into being. It is used to describe something that happens or comes to pass, like in Genesis where God creates the world.
Definition: 1) to be, become, come to pass, exist, happen, fall out 1a) (Qal) 1a1) --- 1a1a) to happen, fall out, occur, take place, come about, come to pass 1a1b) to come about, come to pass 1a2) to come into being, become 1a2a) to arise, appear, come 1a2b) to become 1a2b1) to become 1a2b2) to become like 1a2b3) to be instituted, be established 1a3) to be 1a3a) to exist, be in existence 1a3b) to abide, remain, continue (with word of place or time) 1a3c) to stand, lie, be in, be at, be situated (with word of locality) 1a3d) to accompany, be with 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to occur, come to pass, be done, be brought about 1b2) to be done, be finished, be gone
Usage: Occurs in 3131 OT verses. KJV: beacon, [idiom] altogether, be(-come), accomplished, committed, like), break, cause, come (to pass), do, faint, fall, [phrase] follow, happen, [idiom] have, last, pertain, quit (one-) self, require, [idiom] use. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 17:4; Genesis 36:11.
בַּ/שָּׁנָ֣ה
shâneh
H8141
"year"
Prep | N-fs
This word also means a year, like when Abraham was 100 years old in Genesis 21. It is used to describe a period of time, age, or a lifetime.
Definition: 1) year 1a) as division of time 1b) as measure of time 1c) as indication of age 1d) a lifetime (of years of life) Aramaic equivalent: she.nah (שְׁנָה "year" H8140)
Usage: Occurs in 647 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] whole age, [idiom] long, [phrase] old, year([idiom] -ly). See also: Genesis 1:14; Genesis 47:28; Numbers 7:35.
הַ/שְּׁלִישִׁ֑ית
shᵉlîyshîy
H7992
"third"
Art | Adj
This Hebrew word means third in a sequence, like a third day or year. It is used in the Bible to describe time, rank, or quantity, such as the third day of creation in Genesis.
Definition: 1) third, one third, third part, third time 1a) ordinal number
Usage: Occurs in 94 OT verses. KJV: third (part, rank, time), three (years old). See also: Genesis 1:13; 1 Kings 22:2; Isaiah 15:5.
וַ/יֵּ֛רֶד
yârad
H3381
"to go down"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
To go down or descend, like going to a lower place or falling. It appears in Genesis and Exodus, describing people and things moving downwards.
Definition: 1) to go down, descend, decline, march down, sink down 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to go or come down 1a2) to sink 1a3) to be prostrated 1a4) to come down (of revelation) 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to bring down 1b2) to send down 1b3) to take down 1b4) to lay prostrate 1b5) to let down 1c) (Hophal) 1c1) to be brought down 1c2) to be taken down
Usage: Occurs in 345 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] abundantly, bring down, carry down, cast down, (cause to) come(-ing) down, fall (down), get down, go(-ing) down(-ward), hang down, [idiom] indeed, let down, light (down), put down (off), (cause to, let) run down, sink, subdue, take down. See also: Genesis 11:5; Judges 3:28; 2 Kings 1:15.
יְהוֹשָׁפָ֥ט
Yᵉhôwshâphâṭ
H3092
"Jehoshaphat"
N-proper
Jehoshaphat was a king of Judah who ruled for 25 years and was known for his piety and prosperity. His name means Jehovah has judged, and he is mentioned in 2 Kings 9:2 as the son of King Asa. He was one of the best kings of Judah in the Bible.
Definition: A man of the Kingdom of Israel, living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Ki.9.2; son of: Nimshi (H5250); father of: Jehu (H3058H) § Jehoshaphat = "Jehovah has judged" 1) son of king Asa and himself king of Judah for 25 years; one of the best, most pious, and prosperous kings of Judah 2) son of Nimshi and father of king Jehu of the northern kingdom of Israel 3) son of Ahilud and chronicler under David and Solomon 4) son of Paruah and one of the 12 commissary officers under Solomon 5) a priest and trumpeter in the time of David 6) symbolical name of a valley near Jerusalem which is the place of ultimate judgment; maybe the deep ravine which separates Jerusalem from the Mount of Olives through which the Kidron flowed
Usage: Occurs in 75 OT verses. KJV: Jehoshaphat. Compare H3146 (יוֹשָׁפָט). See also: 2 Samuel 8:16; 2 Chronicles 17:5; Joel 4:12.
מֶֽלֶךְ
melek
H4428
"King's"
N-ms
This word refers to a king or royal person, like King David or King Saul. It can also describe something related to a king, like the King's Valley in Genesis. The Bible often uses this word to talk about the rulers of Israel.
Definition: King's (Valley) (Gen.14.17)
Usage: Occurs in 1919 OT verses. KJV: king, royal. See also: Genesis 14:1; Joshua 10:39; 1 Samuel 16:1.
יְהוּדָ֖ה
Yᵉhûwdâh
H3063
"Judah"
N-proper
Judah is the name of the tribe descended from Judah, the son of Jacob. It is also the name of the region where the tribe lived. The name means 'praised' and is first mentioned in Genesis.
Definition: § Judah = "praised" the tribe descended from Judah the son of Jacob
Usage: Occurs in 754 OT verses. KJV: Judah. See also: Genesis 29:35; 1 Samuel 23:3; 2 Kings 14:13.
אֶל
ʼêl
H413
"to(wards)"
Prep
This Hebrew word means 'to' or 'toward', showing direction or movement. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, to indicate where someone is going. The KJV translates it in various ways, like 'about', 'according to', or 'against'.
Definition: 1) to, toward, unto (of motion) 2) into (limit is actually entered) 2a) in among 3) toward (of direction, not necessarily physical motion) 4) against (motion or direction of a hostile character) 5) in addition to, to 6) concerning, in regard to, in reference to, on account of 7) according to (rule or standard) 8) at, by, against (of one's presence) 9) in between, in within, to within, unto (idea of motion to)
Usage: Occurs in 4205 OT verses. KJV: about, according to, after, against, among, as for, at, because(-fore, -side), both...and, by, concerning, for, from, [idiom] hath, in(-to), near, (out) of, over, through, to(-ward), under, unto, upon, whether, with(-in). See also: Genesis 1:9; Genesis 21:14; Genesis 31:13.
מֶ֥לֶךְ
melek
H4428
"King's"
N-ms
This word refers to a king or royal person, like King David or King Saul. It can also describe something related to a king, like the King's Valley in Genesis. The Bible often uses this word to talk about the rulers of Israel.
Definition: King's (Valley) (Gen.14.17)
Usage: Occurs in 1919 OT verses. KJV: king, royal. See also: Genesis 14:1; Joshua 10:39; 1 Samuel 16:1.
יִשְׂרָאֵֽל
Yisrâʼêl
H3478
"Israel"
N-proper
Israel is the symbolic name of Jacob, also referring to his descendants. Jacob, son of Isaac and Rebekah, had 12 sons who became the tribes of Israel, as told in Genesis 25:26. His story is crucial to the Bible's narrative.
Definition: A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.25.26; son of: Isaac (H3327) and Rebekah (H7259); brother of: Esau (H6215); married to Rachel (H7354), Leah (H3812), Zilpah (H2153) and Bilhah (H1090A); father of: Reuben (H7205), Simeon (H8095), Levi (H3878), Judah (H3063), Dan (H1835H), Naphtali (H5321), Gad (H1410), Asher (H0836), Issachar (H3485), Zebulun (H2074), Dinah (H1783), Joseph (H3130) and Benjamin (H1144); also called Jacob frequently § Israel = "God prevails" 1) the second name for Jacob given to him by God after his wrestling with the angel at Peniel 2) the name of the descendants and the nation of the descendants of Jacob 2a) the name of the nation until the death of Solomon and the split 2b) the name used and given to the northern kingdom consisting of the 10 tribes under Jeroboam; the southern kingdom was known as Judah 2c) the name of the nation after the return from exile
Usage: Occurs in 2231 OT verses. KJV: Israel. See also: Genesis 32:29; Exodus 13:18; Exodus 40:38.
Study Notes — 1 Kings 22:2
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- 1 Kings 22:2 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on 1 Kings 22:2
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Kings 22:2
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Kings 22:2
- Trapp's Commentary on 1 Kings 22:2
- Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Kings 22:2
- Cambridge Bible on 1 Kings 22:2
- Barnes' Notes on 1 Kings 22:2
- Whedon's Commentary on 1 Kings 22:2
- Sermons on 1 Kings 22:2
Context — Ahab and the False Prophets
1Then three years passed without war between Aram and Israel.
2However, in the third year, Jehoshaphat king of Judah went down to visit the king of Israel,
3who 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?” 4So 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.”Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | 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. |
| 2 | 1 Kings 22:1 | Then three years passed without war between Aram and Israel. |
| 3 | 1 Kings 22:41 | In the fourth year of Ahab’s reign over Israel, Jehoshaphat son of Asa became king of Judah. |
| 4 | 2 Chronicles 18:1–27 | Now Jehoshaphat had riches and honor in abundance, and he allied himself with Ahab by marriage. And some years later he went down to visit Ahab in Samaria, where Ahab sacrificed many sheep and cattle for him and the people with him, and urged him to march up to Ramoth-gilead. 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.” But Jehoshaphat also said to the king of Israel, “Please inquire first for the word of the LORD.” 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.” But Jehoshaphat asked, “Is there not still a prophet of the LORD here of whom we can inquire?” The 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. So the king of Israel called one of his officials and said, “Bring Micaiah son of Imlah at once.” Dressed in royal attire, the king of Israel and Jehoshaphat king of Judah were sitting on their thrones at the threshing floor by the entrance of the gate of Samaria, with all the prophets prophesying before them. Now Zedekiah son of Chenaanah had made for himself iron horns and declared, “This is what the LORD says: ‘With these you shall gore the Arameans until they are finished off.’” And all the prophets were prophesying the same, saying, “Go up to Ramoth-gilead and prosper, for the LORD will deliver it into the hand of the king.” Then the messenger who had gone to call Micaiah instructed him, “Behold, with one accord the words of the prophets are favorable to the king. So please let your words be like theirs, and speak favorably.” But Micaiah said, “As surely as the LORD lives, I will speak whatever my God tells me.” When Micaiah arrived, the king asked him, “Micaiah, should we go to war against Ramoth-gilead, or should we refrain?” “Go up and triumph,” Micaiah replied, “for they will be given into your hand.” But the king said to him, “How many times must I make you swear not to tell me anything but the truth in the name of the LORD?” So Micaiah declared: “I saw all Israel scattered on the hills like sheep without a shepherd. And the LORD said, ‘These people have no master; let each one return home in peace.’” Then the king of Israel said to Jehoshaphat, “Did I not tell you that he never prophesies good for me, but only bad?” Micaiah continued, “Therefore hear the word of the LORD: I saw the LORD sitting on His throne, and all the host of heaven standing on His right and on His left. And the LORD said, ‘Who will entice Ahab king of Israel to march up and fall at Ramoth-gilead?’ And one suggested this, and another that. Then a spirit came forward, stood before the LORD, and said, ‘I will entice him.’ ‘By what means?’ asked the LORD. And he replied, ‘I will go out and be a lying spirit in the mouths of all his prophets.’ ‘You will surely entice him and prevail,’ said the LORD. ‘Go and do it.’ So you see, the LORD has put a lying spirit in the mouths of these prophets of yours, and the LORD has pronounced disaster against you.” Then Zedekiah son of Chenaanah went up, struck Micaiah in the face, and demanded, “Which way did the Spirit of the LORD go when He departed from me to speak with you?” Micaiah replied, “You will soon see, on that day when you go and hide in an inner room.” And the king of Israel declared, “Take Micaiah and return him to Amon the governor of the city and to Joash the king’s son, and tell them that this is what the king says: ‘Put this man in prison and feed him only bread and water until I return safely.’” But Micaiah replied, “If you ever return safely, the LORD has not spoken through me.” Then he added, “Take heed, all you people!” |
| 5 | 1 Kings 22:44 | Jehoshaphat also made peace with the king of Israel. |
| 6 | Matthew 16:21 | From that time on Jesus began to show His disciples that He must go to Jerusalem and suffer many things at the hands of the elders, chief priests, and scribes, and that He must be killed and on the third day be raised to life. |
| 7 | 2 Kings 8:18 | 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. |
| 8 | Matthew 12:40 | For as Jonah was three days and three nights in the belly of the great fish, so the Son of Man will be three days and three nights in the heart of the earth. |
1 Kings 22:2 Summary
In 1 Kings 22:2, we see that Jehoshaphat, the king of Judah, went to visit the king of Israel, likely to strengthen their alliance. This visit would lead to Jehoshaphat getting involved in the king's plans to attack Ramoth-gilead, as seen in 1 Kings 22:3-4. As Christians, we can learn from this verse the importance of being careful about the relationships we form and the alliances we make, as warned in 2 Corinthians 6:14-16. We should strive to be friends and allies to others, while still following God's ways and being mindful of the company we keep, as seen in Proverbs 22:24-25 and 1 Corinthians 15:33.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did Jehoshaphat king of Judah visit the king of Israel in 1 Kings 22:2?
Jehoshaphat's visit to the king of Israel was likely a diplomatic visit to strengthen their alliance, as seen in 1 Kings 22:4 where they discuss going to war together against Ramoth-gilead, similar to the alliance between Solomon and Hiram in 1 Kings 5:1-12.
What can we learn from the relationship between Jehoshaphat and the king of Israel in this verse?
Their relationship shows that even leaders who are not following God's ways can have alliances and friendships, but this does not mean we should follow their lead, as warned in 2 Corinthians 6:14-16 and 1 Kings 13:33-34.
How does this verse set the stage for the rest of the chapter?
This verse sets the stage for the rest of the chapter by introducing the alliance between Jehoshaphat and the king of Israel, which leads to Jehoshaphat's involvement in the king's plans to attack Ramoth-gilead, as seen in 1 Kings 22:3-4, and ultimately to the prophet Micaiah's warning in 1 Kings 22:8-28.
What does this verse reveal about Jehoshaphat's character?
This verse shows that Jehoshaphat was a king who valued relationships and alliances, but it also raises questions about his judgment and discernment, as seen in his decision to go to war with the king of Israel in 1 Kings 22:4, despite the warnings in Deuteronomy 17:14-20 and 1 Samuel 8:18.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I can be a good friend and ally to others, while still following God's ways?
- How can I discern when to form alliances or partnerships with others, and when to be cautious?
- What are some potential dangers of forming close relationships with those who do not share my values or faith, as seen in 2 Corinthians 6:14-16?
- How can I balance the desire to be a peacemaker with the need to stand firm in my convictions, as seen in Matthew 5:9 and Ephesians 6:10-18?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Kings 22:2
And it came to pass in the third year,.... Of the peace, before it was expired: that Jehoshaphat the king of Judah came down to the king of Israel; to Ahab, from Jerusalem to Samaria, reckoned thirty
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 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. Jehoshaphat the king of Judah came down to the king of Israel.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Kings 22:2
Having now, as he supposed, made a firm peace with Ahab by the alliance contracted between Jehoram his son, and Athaliah, Ahab’ s daughter; of which see .
Trapp's Commentary on 1 Kings 22:2
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.Ver. 2. Jehoshaphat came down to the king of Israel.] With whom he warred at first with good success: but afterwards, for some politic respect, as haply to withstand the growing greatness of the Syrian, an ill neighbour to them both, he contracted with Ahab affinity and amity, and here cometh down to give him a courtly visit, which had like to have cost him his life.
Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Kings 22:2
(2) Jehoshaphat the king of Judah came down.—The fuller account of the Chronicles (2 Chronicles 17) notices that the early part of his reign had been marked by a continuance or increase of the prosperity of Asa; but (1 Kings 18:1) adds, in significant connection, he “ had riches and honour in abundance, and joined affinity with Ahab,” so that this prosperity was, at any rate in part, dependent on a change of policy from enmity to alliance, with apparently some measure of dependence, dangerous alike spiritually and politically, but probably thought to be a necessity. The visit of Jehoshaphat (2 Chronicles 18:2) was one of festivity, of which Ahab took advantage.
Cambridge Bible on 1 Kings 22:2
2. Jehoshaphat … came down to the king of Israel] The writer speaks as though Jerusalem was still regarded as the capital-city of the whole nation. To leave it and go elsewhere was ‘to go down.’ The Chronicler and Josephus connect this visit with the mention of Jehoshaphat’s ‘affinity with’ Ahab. Jehoram, Jehoshaphat’s son had married Ahab’s daughter, Athaliah. And after this event the king of Judah paid his visit to Samaria. The reception is described in Chronicles as a scene of great profusion, and Josephus speaks of troops (στρατὸς) which accompanied Jehoshaphat. Probably the subject of the war against Syria had been discussed before the meeting of the two kings. The Chronicler says ‘Ahab persuaded Jehoshaphat to go up with him to Ramoth-gilead.’
Barnes' Notes on 1 Kings 22:2
This visit indicates an entire change in the relations which we have hitherto found subsisting between the kingdoms of Israel and Judah.
Whedon's Commentary on 1 Kings 22:2
2. Came down — From Jerusalem to Samaria. From every part of the Holy Land Jerusalem was spoken of as up. Compare the parallel passage in 2 Chronicles 18.
Sermons on 1 Kings 22:2
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Jehoshaphat - "Faith Cometh by Hearing" by Major Ian Thomas | Major Ian Thomas emphasizes the importance of faith that comes from hearing the Word of God, using the story of King Jehoshaphat to illustrate how faith must be mixed with action t |
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The Hated but True Man by Ian Paisley | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the story of the prophet Micaiah and his unwavering faithfulness to God. The preacher highlights seven key characteristics of Micaiah's fait |
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Jehoshaphat's Revival by Timothy Williams | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of having a heart that is open to God's reproof. He uses the story of Jehoshaphat to illustrate how disobedience and indiffer |
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Brokenness Study #3 - the Process by Charles Stanley | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of understanding God's targeting of our areas of brokenness. Brokenness, according to the speaker, is God's way of dealing wit |
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All That Is in the World by Art Katz | The sermon transcript discusses the importance of living according to God's word rather than being influenced by the world. It emphasizes the need for believers to choose between l |
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How to Think as a Christian - Part 2 by A.W. Tozer | In this sermon, Billy emphasizes the difference between the mentality of the world and the mentality of heaven. He highlights that while the world relies on techniques, literature, |
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When God Takes Away Familiar Things by Carter Conlon | In this sermon, the pastor emphasizes the danger of becoming too familiar and comfortable in our spiritual lives. He shares a story of a pastor who relied on a candy to determine t |