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1 Kings 22:45

1 Kings 22:45 in Multiple Translations

As for the rest of the acts of Jehoshaphat, along with the might he exercised and how he waged war, are they not written in the Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Judah?

Now the rest of the acts of Jehoshaphat, and his might that he shewed, and how he warred, are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Judah?

Now the rest of the acts of Jehoshaphat, and his might that he showed, and how he warred, are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Judah?

Now the rest of the acts of Jehoshaphat, and his great power, and how he went to war, are they not recorded in the book of the history of the kings of Judah?

The rest of what happened in Jehoshaphat's reign, his great achievements and the wars he fought are recorded in the Book of Chronicles of the Kings of Judah.

Concerning the rest of the actes of Iehoshaphat, and his worthy deedes that he did, and his battels which he fought, are they not written in the booke of the Chronicles of the Kings of Iudah?

and the rest of the matters of Jehoshaphat, and his might that he got, and with which he fought, are they not written on the book of the Chronicles of the kings of Judah?

Now the rest of the acts of Jehoshaphat, and his might that he showed, and how he fought, aren’t they written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Judah?

Now the rest of the acts of Jehoshaphat, and his might that he showed, and how he warred, are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Judah?

And Josaphat had peace with the king of Israel.

All the other things that happened while Jehoshaphat was ruling, and the great things that he did and the victories his troops won, are written in the scroll called ‘The History of the Kings of Judah’.

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Berean Amplified Bible — 1 Kings 22:45

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1 Kings 22:45 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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HEB וַ/יַּשְׁלֵ֥ם יְהוֹשָׁפָ֖ט עִם מֶ֥לֶךְ יִשְׂרָאֵֽל
וַ/יַּשְׁלֵ֥ם shâlam H7999 to complete Conj | V-Hiphil-ConsecImperf-3ms
יְהוֹשָׁפָ֖ט Yᵉhôwshâphâṭ H3092 Jehoshaphat N-proper
עִם ʻim H5973 with Prep
מֶ֥לֶךְ melek H4428 King's N-ms
יִשְׂרָאֵֽל Yisrâʼêl H3478 Israel N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Kings 22:45

וַ/יַּשְׁלֵ֥ם shâlam H7999 "to complete" Conj | V-Hiphil-ConsecImperf-3ms
This verb means to be at peace or to make peace with someone. It is used in the Bible to describe a state of safety or friendship. In the KJV, it is translated as 'make amends' or 'be at peace'.
Definition: 1) to be complete, be sound 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to be complete, be finished, be ended 1a2) to be sound, be uninjured 1b) (Piel) 1b1) to complete, finish 1b2) to make safe 1b3) to make whole or good, restore, make compensation 1b4) to make good, pay 1b5) to requite, recompense, reward 1c) (Pual) 1c1) to be performed 1c2) to be repaid, be requited 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to complete, perform 1d2) to make an end of Aramaic equivalent: she.lam (שְׁלֵם "be complete" H8000)
Usage: Occurs in 107 OT verses. KJV: make amends, (make an) end, finish, full, give again, make good, (re-) pay (again), (make) (to) (be at) peace(-able), that is perfect, perform, (make) prosper(-ous), recompense, render, requite, make restitution, restore, reward, [idiom] surely. See also: Genesis 44:4; Psalms 7:5; Psalms 22:26.
יְהוֹשָׁפָ֖ט 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.
עִם ʻim H5973 "with" Prep
This Hebrew word means with or together, like when God is with his people in Exodus 33:14-15. It's used to describe accompaniment or association, and can also mean against or beside. The word is used to convey a sense of relationship or proximity between people or things.
Definition: 1) with 1a) with 1b) against 1c) toward 1d) as long as
Usage: Occurs in 919 OT verses. KJV: accompanying, against, and, as ([idiom] long as), before, beside, by (reason of), for all, from (among, between), in, like, more than, of, (un-) to, with(-al). See also: Genesis 3:6; Exodus 21:14; Deuteronomy 29:11.
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 22:45

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1 1 Kings 14:29 As for the rest of the acts of Rehoboam, along with all that he did, are they not written in the Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Judah?
2 1 Kings 11:41 As for the rest of the acts of Solomon—all that he did, as well as his wisdom—are they not written in the Book of the Acts of Solomon?
3 2 Chronicles 20:34 As for the rest of the acts of Jehoshaphat, from beginning to end, they are indeed written in the Chronicles of Jehu son of Hanani, which are recorded in the Book of the Kings of Israel.

1 Kings 22:45 Summary

This verse tells us that the rest of Jehoshaphat's story, including his military campaigns and notable acts, can be found in the Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Judah. It's a reminder that our actions and decisions have consequences, and that we should strive to follow God's laws and principles, as seen in Deuteronomy 17:14-20. Just like Jehoshaphat, we can trust in God's strength and might to guide us, rather than relying solely on our own abilities. By doing so, we can be good stewards of the resources and influence that God has given us, and bring glory to Him, as seen in Matthew 25:14-30.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this verse tell us about Jehoshaphat's legacy?

This verse suggests that Jehoshaphat's legacy is recorded in the Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Judah, which would have included his military campaigns and other notable acts, as seen in other historical accounts like 2 Chronicles 20:1-30.

Why does the Bible often refer to other sources for more information about a king's reign?

The Bible sometimes references other sources, like the Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Judah, to provide more details about a king's reign, as seen in 1 Kings 14:19 and 1 Kings 15:7, which helps to give a fuller understanding of the king's actions and their impact.

What can we learn from Jehoshaphat's military campaigns and how he exercised his might?

We can learn that a king's military might and campaigns are not the only measures of his greatness, as seen in Deuteronomy 17:14-20, where the king is instructed to follow God's laws and not trust in his military strength alone.

How does this verse fit into the broader narrative of 1 Kings?

This verse serves as a conclusion to Jehoshaphat's story in 1 Kings, highlighting his notable acts and military campaigns, before moving on to the reign of other kings, as seen in the transition to the next chapter, 1 Kings 22:51-53.

Reflection Questions

  1. What are some ways that I can trust in God's strength and might, rather than my own, in my daily life?
  2. How can I ensure that my actions and decisions are guided by God's laws and principles, as seen in Deuteronomy 17:14-20?
  3. What are some areas where I need to rely more on God's power and less on my own abilities, and how can I practically do that?
  4. In what ways can I be a good steward of the resources and influence that God has given me, just like Jehoshaphat was expected to be a good steward of his kingdom?

Gill's Exposition on 1 Kings 22:45

And all the rest of the acts of Jehoshaphat, and all his might that he showed, and all his wars, are they not written in the book of the Chronicles of the kings of Israel?] Many of them are recorded

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Kings 22:45

And he walked in all the ways of Asa his father; he turned not aside from it, doing that which was right in the eyes of the LORD: nevertheless the high places were not taken away; for the people

Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Kings 22:45

Whence the most memorable passages were translated into that canonical book of the Chronicles.

Trapp's Commentary on 1 Kings 22:45

1 Kings 22:45 Now the rest of the acts of Jehoshaphat, and his might that he shewed, and how he warred, [are] they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Judah?Ver. 45. And how he warred.] See 2 Chronicles 20:1-25.

Cambridge Bible on 1 Kings 22:45

45. and how he warred] The words are not represented in the LXX. On the wars of Jehoshaphat, see above on 1 Kings 22:41, and the chapters in 2 Chronicles there referred to. in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Judah] The Chronicler gives, as the authority for Jehoshaphat’s history, the book of Jehu, the son of Hanani, who is mentioned in the book of the kings of Israel.

Barnes' Notes on 1 Kings 22:45

The book of the chronicles ... - Compare 1 Kings 22:39 note. The biographer of Jehoshaphat appears to have been Jehu, the son of Hanani 2 Chronicles 20:34.

Whedon's Commentary on 1 Kings 22:45

’S REIGN, 1 Kings 22:41-50.The reign of this king of Judah is rapidly passed over in this book, but is more fully detailed in 2 Chronicles chaps. 17-20.

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