1 Kings 22:49
1 Kings 22:49 in Multiple Translations
At that time Ahaziah son of Ahab said to Jehoshaphat, “Let my servants sail with your servants,” but Jehoshaphat refused.
Then said Ahaziah the son of Ahab unto Jehoshaphat, Let my servants go with thy servants in the ships. But Jehoshaphat would not.
Then said Ahaziah the son of Ahab unto Jehoshaphat, Let my servants go with thy servants in the ships. But Jehoshaphat would not.
Then Ahaziah, the son of Ahab, said to Jehoshaphat, Let my men go with yours in the ships. But Jehoshaphat would not let them.
During that time Ahaziah, son of Ahab, asked Jehoshaphat, “Let my men sail with your men,” but Jehoshaphat refused.
Then sayde Ahaziah the sonne of Ahab vnto Iehoshaphat, Let my seruants goe with thy seruants in the ships, But Iehoshaphat would not.
Then said Ahaziah son of Ahab unto Jehoshaphat, 'Let my servants go with thy servants in the ships;' and Jehoshaphat was not willing.
Then Ahaziah the son of Ahab said to Jehoshaphat, “Let my servants go with your servants in the ships.” But Jehoshaphat would not.
Then said Ahaziah the son of Ahab to Jehoshaphat, Let my servants go with thy servants in the ships. But Jehoshaphat would not.
But king Josaphat made navies on the sea, to sail into Ophir for gold: but they could not go, for the ships were broken in Asiongaber.
Before the ships were wrecked, Ahab’s son Ahaziah suggested to Jehoshaphat, “Allow my sailors to go with your sailors,” but Jehoshaphat refused.
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1 Kings 22:49 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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יְהוֹשָׁפָ֡ט
עשר
עָשָׂה֩
אֳנִיּ֨וֹת
תַּרְשִׁ֜ישׁ
לָ/לֶ֧כֶת
אוֹפִ֛ירָ/ה
לַ/זָּהָ֖ב
וְ/לֹ֣א
הָלָ֑ךְ
כִּֽי
נשברה
נִשְׁבְּר֥וּ
אֳנִיּ֖וֹת
בְּ/עֶצְי֥וֹן
גָּֽבֶר
יְהוֹשָׁפָ֡ט
Yᵉhôwshâphâṭ
H3092
Jehoshaphat
N-proper
עשר
ʻâsâr
H6240
ten
Adj
עָשָׂה֩
ʻâsâh
H6213
to make
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
אֳנִיּ֨וֹת
ʼŏnîyâh
H591
fleet
N-fp
תַּרְשִׁ֜ישׁ
Tarshîysh
H8659
Tarshish
N-proper
לָ/לֶ֧כֶת
yâlak
H3212
to walk
Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a
אוֹפִ֛ירָ/ה
ʼÔwphîyr
H211
Ophir
N-proper | Suff
לַ/זָּהָ֖ב
zâhâb
H2091
gold
Prep | N-ms
וְ/לֹ֣א
lôʼ
H3808
not
Conj | Part
הָלָ֑ךְ
hâlak
H1980
to go
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
כִּֽי
kîy
H3588
for
Conj
נשברה
shâbar
H7665
to break
V-Niphal-Perf-3fs
נִשְׁבְּר֥וּ
shâbar
H7665
to break
V-Niphal-Perf-3cp
אֳנִיּ֖וֹת
ʼŏnîyâh
H591
fleet
N-fp
בְּ/עֶצְי֥וֹן
ʻEtsyôwn Geber
H6100
Ezion-geber
Prep | N-proper
גָּֽבֶר
ʻEtsyôwn Geber
H6100
Ezion-geber
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Kings 22:49
יְהוֹשָׁפָ֡ט
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.
עשר
ʻâsâr
H6240
"ten"
Adj
In Hebrew, this word means ten, and is used to form numbers like eleven or thirteen, as seen in Genesis 31:41. It is always used in combination with other numbers.
Definition: 1) ten, -teen (in combination with other numbers) 1a) used only in combination to make the numbers 11-19
Usage: Occurs in 292 OT verses. KJV: (eigh-, fif-, four-, nine-, seven-, six-, thir-) teen(-th), [phrase] eleven(-th), [phrase] sixscore thousand, [phrase] twelve(-th). See also: Genesis 5:8; Joshua 21:7; 1 Chronicles 25:27.
עָשָׂה֩
ʻâsâh
H6213
"to make"
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
This verb means to make or do something, and is used over 2,600 times in the Bible. It is first used in Genesis 1:7 to describe God's creation of the world and is also used in Exodus 31:5 to describe the work of skilled craftsmen.
Definition: : make(OBJECT) 1) to do, fashion, accomplish, make 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to do, work, make, produce 1a1a) to do 1a1b) to work 1a1c) to deal (with) 1a1d) to act, act with effect, effect 1a2) to make 1a2a) to make 1a2b) to produce 1a2c) to prepare 1a2d) to make (an offering) 1a2e) to attend to, put in order 1a2f) to observe, celebrate 1a2g) to acquire (property) 1a2h) to appoint, ordain, institute 1a2i) to bring about 1a2j) to use 1a2k) to spend, pass 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be done 1b2) to be made 1b3) to be produced 1b4) to be offered 1b5) to be observed 1b6) to be used 1c) (Pual) to be made
Usage: Occurs in 2286 OT verses. KJV: accomplish, advance, appoint, apt, be at, become, bear, bestow, bring forth, bruise, be busy, [idiom] certainly, have the charge of, commit, deal (with), deck, [phrase] displease, do, (ready) dress(-ed), (put in) execute(-ion), exercise, fashion, [phrase] feast, (fight-) ing man, [phrase] finish, fit, fly, follow, fulfill, furnish, gather, get, go about, govern, grant, great, [phrase] hinder, hold (a feast), [idiom] indeed, [phrase] be industrious, [phrase] journey, keep, labour, maintain, make, be meet, observe, be occupied, offer, [phrase] officer, pare, bring (come) to pass, perform, pracise, prepare, procure, provide, put, requite, [idiom] sacrifice, serve, set, shew, [idiom] sin, spend, [idiom] surely, take, [idiom] thoroughly, trim, [idiom] very, [phrase] vex, be (warr-) ior, work(-man), yield, use. See also: Genesis 1:7; Genesis 34:19; Exodus 18:24.
אֳנִיּ֨וֹת
ʼŏnîyâh
H591
"fleet"
N-fp
The Hebrew word for ship or fleet is used in the Bible to describe a vessel that sails on the water. It appears in Numbers 24:24 and Proverbs 30:19, often referring to the men who sail on these ships, known as seamen.
Definition: 1) ship 1a) men of ships, seamen
Usage: Occurs in 28 OT verses. KJV: ship(-men). See also: Genesis 49:13; Proverbs 30:19; Psalms 48:8.
תַּרְשִׁ֜ישׁ
Tarshîysh
H8659
"Tarshish"
N-proper
Tarshish was a place on the Mediterranean, also the name of a Persian and an Israelite, and a term for a merchant vessel, as mentioned in 1 Chronicles 7:10.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Benjamin living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.7.10; son of: Bilhan (H1092H); brother of: Jeush (H3266H), Benjamin (H1144H), Ehud (H0164H), Chenaanah (H3668H), Zethan (H2133) and Ahishahar (H0300) § Tarshish or Tharshish = "yellow jasper" 1) son of Javan 2) a Benjamite, son of Bilhan 3) one of the wise men close to king Ahasuerus of Persia 4) a city of the Phoenicians in a distant part of the Mediterranean Sea to which the prophet Jonah was trying to flee 1a) perhaps in Cyprus or Spain 5) a city somewhere near and accessible to the Red Sea to which ships constructed at Ezion-geber on the Elanitic Gulf on the Red Sea were to sail
Usage: Occurs in 24 OT verses. KJV: Tarshish, Tharshish. See also: Genesis 10:4; Isaiah 23:1; Psalms 48:8.
לָ/לֶ֧כֶת
yâlak
H3212
"to walk"
Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a
To walk or go, this verb means to move from one place to another, used literally or figuratively, as in to live or die, or to lead someone.
Definition: 1) to go, walk, come 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to go, walk, come, depart, proceed, move, go away 1a2) to die, live, manner of life (fig.) 1b) (Hiphil) to lead, bring, lead away, carry, cause to walk
Usage: Occurs in 936 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] again, away, bear, bring, carry (away), come (away), depart, flow, [phrase] follow(-ing), get (away, hence, him), (cause to, made) go (away, -ing, -ne, one's way, out), grow, lead (forth), let down, march, prosper, [phrase] pursue, cause to run, spread, take away (-journey), vanish, (cause to) walk(-ing), wax, [idiom] be weak. See also: Genesis 3:14; Exodus 5:8; Deuteronomy 28:14.
אוֹפִ֛ירָ/ה
ʼÔwphîyr
H211
"Ophir"
N-proper | Suff
Ophir is a name and a place in the Bible, referring to a son of Joktan and a region in southern Arabia known for its gold trade. King Solomon traded with Ophir to obtain gold and other valuable goods.
Definition: § Ophir = "reducing to ashes" a land or city in southern Arabia in Solomon's trade route where gold evidently was traded for goods
Usage: Occurs in 12 OT verses. KJV: Ophir. See also: Genesis 10:29; 2 Chronicles 8:18; Psalms 45:10.
לַ/זָּהָ֖ב
zâhâb
H2091
"gold"
Prep | N-ms
Gold is a valuable metal, also used to describe something yellow or brilliant, like oil or a clear sky. It is often mentioned in the Bible as a precious resource.
Definition: 1) gold 1a) as precious metal 1b) as a measure of weight 1c) of brilliance, splendour (fig.) Aramaic equivalent: de.hav (דְּהַב "gold" H1722)
Usage: Occurs in 336 OT verses. KJV: gold(-en), fair weather. See also: Genesis 2:11; Numbers 7:26; 1 Chronicles 28:17.
וְ/לֹ֣א
lôʼ
H3808
"not"
Conj | Part
The Hebrew word for not or no is used to indicate absence or negation, as when God says no to the Israelites' requests, or when they disobey His commands.
Definition: 1) not, no 1a) not (with verb-absolute prohibition) 1b) not (with modifier-negation) 1c) nothing (subst) 1d) without (with particle) 1e) before (of time) Aramaic equivalent: la (לָא "not" H3809)
Usage: Occurs in 3967 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] before, [phrase] or else, ere, [phrase] except, ig(-norant), much, less, nay, neither, never, no((-ne), -r, (-thing)), ([idiom] as though...,(can-), for) not (out of), of nought, otherwise, out of, [phrase] surely, [phrase] as truly as, [phrase] of a truth, [phrase] verily, for want, [phrase] whether, without. See also: Genesis 2:5; Genesis 31:15; Exodus 4:9.
הָלָ֑ךְ
hâlak
H1980
"to go"
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
Means to walk or go, used in many different contexts in the Bible. It can describe physical movement, but also spiritual or emotional journeys. Appears in various forms, such as 'to go' or 'to walk'.
Definition: : walk/move 1) to go, walk, come 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to go, walk, come, depart, proceed, move, go away 1a2) to die, live, manner of life (fig.) 1b) (Piel) 1b1) to walk 1b2) to walk (fig.) 1c) (Hithpael) 1c1) to traverse 1c2) to walk about 1d) (Niphal) to lead, bring, lead away, carry, cause to walk
Usage: Occurs in 473 OT verses. KJV: (all) along, apace, behave (self), come, (on) continually, be conversant, depart, [phrase] be eased, enter, exercise (self), [phrase] follow, forth, forward, get, go (about, abroad, along, away, forward, on, out, up and down), [phrase] greater, grow, be wont to haunt, lead, march, [idiom] more and more, move (self), needs, on, pass (away), be at the point, quite, run (along), [phrase] send, speedily, spread, still, surely, [phrase] tale-bearer, [phrase] travel(-ler), walk (abroad, on, to and fro, up and down, to places), wander, wax, (way-) faring man, [idiom] be weak, whirl. See also: Genesis 2:14; Judges 4:9; 1 Kings 13:12.
כִּֽי
kîy
H3588
"for"
Conj
A conjunction used to show cause or connection, as in Genesis 2:23 where Adam says the woman is bone of his bone because she was taken out of him. It is often translated as 'for', 'because', or 'since'.
Definition: 1) that, for, because, when, as though, as, because that, but, then, certainly, except, surely, since 1a) that 1a1) yea, indeed 1b) when (of time) 1b1) when, if, though (with a concessive force) 1c) because, since (causal connection) 1d) but (after negative) 1e) that if, for if, indeed if, for though, but if 1f) but rather, but 1g) except that 1h) only, nevertheless 1i) surely 1j) that is 1k) but if 1l) for though 1m) forasmuch as, for therefore
Usage: Occurs in 3910 OT verses. KJV: and, + (forasmuch, inasmuch, where-) as, assured(-ly), + but, certainly, doubtless, + else, even, + except, for, how, (because, in, so, than) that, + nevertheless, now, rightly, seeing, since, surely, then, therefore, + (al-) though, + till, truly, + until, when, whether, while, whom, yea, yet. See also: Genesis 1:4; Genesis 26:16; Genesis 42:15.
נשברה
shâbar
H7665
"to break"
V-Niphal-Perf-3fs
This word means to break or shatter something, either physically or emotionally. It can also mean to burst or rupture, and is often used to describe intense violence or destruction. In the Bible, it's translated as break or crush.
Definition: 1) to break, break in pieces 1a) (Qal) 1a1) break, break in or down, rend violently, wreck, crush, quench 1a2) to break, rupture (fig) 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be broken, be maimed, be crippled, be wrecked 1b2) to be broken, be crushed (fig) 1c) (Piel) to shatter, break 1d) (Hiphil) to cause to break out, bring to the birth 1e) (Hophal) to be broken, be shattered Aramaic equivalent: te.var (תְּבַר "to break" H8406)
Usage: Occurs in 143 OT verses. KJV: break (down, off, in pieces, up), broken (-hearted), bring to the birth, crush, destroy, hurt, quench, [idiom] quite, tear, view (by mistake for H7663 (שָׂבַר)). See also: Genesis 19:9; Isaiah 27:11; Psalms 3:8.
נִשְׁבְּר֥וּ
shâbar
H7665
"to break"
V-Niphal-Perf-3cp
This word means to break or shatter something, either physically or emotionally. It can also mean to burst or rupture, and is often used to describe intense violence or destruction. In the Bible, it's translated as break or crush.
Definition: 1) to break, break in pieces 1a) (Qal) 1a1) break, break in or down, rend violently, wreck, crush, quench 1a2) to break, rupture (fig) 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be broken, be maimed, be crippled, be wrecked 1b2) to be broken, be crushed (fig) 1c) (Piel) to shatter, break 1d) (Hiphil) to cause to break out, bring to the birth 1e) (Hophal) to be broken, be shattered Aramaic equivalent: te.var (תְּבַר "to break" H8406)
Usage: Occurs in 143 OT verses. KJV: break (down, off, in pieces, up), broken (-hearted), bring to the birth, crush, destroy, hurt, quench, [idiom] quite, tear, view (by mistake for H7663 (שָׂבַר)). See also: Genesis 19:9; Isaiah 27:11; Psalms 3:8.
אֳנִיּ֖וֹת
ʼŏnîyâh
H591
"fleet"
N-fp
The Hebrew word for ship or fleet is used in the Bible to describe a vessel that sails on the water. It appears in Numbers 24:24 and Proverbs 30:19, often referring to the men who sail on these ships, known as seamen.
Definition: 1) ship 1a) men of ships, seamen
Usage: Occurs in 28 OT verses. KJV: ship(-men). See also: Genesis 49:13; Proverbs 30:19; Psalms 48:8.
בְּ/עֶצְי֥וֹן
ʻEtsyôwn Geber
H6100
"Ezion-geber"
Prep | N-proper
Ezion-geber was a place on the Red Sea where the Israelites stopped during their exodus, its name means 'backbone of a man'.
Definition: § Ezion-geber = "backbone of a man" the last station during the exodus of the Israelites before they came to the wilderness of Zin; located near Elath at the head of the Gulf of Akaba
Usage: Occurs in 7 OT verses. KJV: Ezion-geber. See also: Numbers 33:35; 1 Kings 9:26; 2 Chronicles 20:36.
גָּֽבֶר
ʻEtsyôwn Geber
H6100
"Ezion-geber"
N-proper
Ezion-geber was a place on the Red Sea where the Israelites stopped during their exodus, its name means 'backbone of a man'.
Definition: § Ezion-geber = "backbone of a man" the last station during the exodus of the Israelites before they came to the wilderness of Zin; located near Elath at the head of the Gulf of Akaba
Usage: Occurs in 7 OT verses. KJV: Ezion-geber. See also: Numbers 33:35; 1 Kings 9:26; 2 Chronicles 20:36.
Study Notes — 1 Kings 22:49
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- Gill's Exposition on 1 Kings 22:49
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Kings 22:49
- Trapp's Commentary on 1 Kings 22:49
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on 1 Kings 22:49
- Cambridge Bible on 1 Kings 22:49
- Barnes' Notes on 1 Kings 22:49
- Whedon's Commentary on 1 Kings 22:49
Context — Jehoshaphat Reigns in Judah
47And there was no king in Edom; a deputy served as king.
48Jehoshaphat built ships of Tarshish to go to Ophir for gold, but they never set sail, because they were wrecked at Ezion-geber.
49At that time Ahaziah son of Ahab said to Jehoshaphat, “Let my servants sail with your servants,” but Jehoshaphat refused.
50And Jehoshaphat rested with his fathers and was buried with them in the city of his father David. And his son Jehoram reigned in his place. 51In the seventeenth year of Jehoshaphat’s reign over Judah, Ahaziah son of Ahab became king of Israel, and he reigned in Samaria two years.1 Kings 22:49 Summary
This verse shows us that Jehoshaphat made a wise decision by not letting Ahaziah's servants sail with his, likely to avoid being influenced by Ahaziah's ungodly ways. We can learn from Jehoshaphat's example by being careful about the company we keep and the choices we make, as warned in 1 Corinthians 15:33 and Psalm 1:1-3. By prioritizing our faith and values, we can make decisions that honor God and bring us closer to Him, as encouraged in Proverbs 3:5-6. Just like Jehoshaphat, we should strive to trust in God's guidance and wisdom, as promised in Psalm 32:8 and Jeremiah 29:11.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did Ahaziah want his servants to sail with Jehoshaphat's servants?
Ahaziah likely wanted to participate in the lucrative gold trade that Jehoshaphat's ships were intended for, as seen in 1 Kings 22:48, where Jehoshaphat built ships to go to Ophir for gold, similar to the wealth-seeking endeavors described in Proverbs 22:1.
What can we learn from Jehoshaphat's refusal to let Ahaziah's servants sail with his?
Jehoshaphat's refusal may indicate his desire to maintain spiritual and moral integrity, possibly recognizing the idolatrous influences of Ahab's household, as warned against in Deuteronomy 7:3-4 and 2 Corinthians 6:14.
How does this verse relate to the rest of 1 Kings 22?
This verse is part of a larger narrative that contrasts the faithful leadership of Jehoshaphat with the unfaithful leadership of Ahaziah, highlighting the importance of following God's will, as emphasized in 1 Kings 22:51 and Psalm 37:3-4.
What does this verse teach us about decision-making?
This verse teaches us to be discerning in our decisions, considering the potential consequences and spiritual implications, as guided by Proverbs 3:5-6 and 1 Corinthians 10:31.
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas in my life where I may be tempted to compromise my values or faith, and how can I respond with integrity like Jehoshaphat?
- How can I prioritize spiritual discernment in my decision-making, seeking God's will above personal gain or convenience?
- In what ways can I learn from Jehoshaphat's example of refusing to partner with those who may lead me astray, and how can I apply this principle to my relationships and choices?
- What role does faith and trust in God play in my decision-making, and how can I cultivate a deeper trust in His sovereignty, as described in Romans 8:28 and Jeremiah 29:11?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Kings 22:49
Then said Ahaziah the son of Ahab unto Jehoshaphat,.... Who very probably had built some more ships on his own, having broke off his partnership with Ahaziah: let my servants go with thy servants in
Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Kings 22:49
Object. It is said that he did join with Ahaziah herein, ,36. Answ. That was before this time, and before the ships were broken; for the breaking of the ships, mentioned here, , is noted to be the effect of his sin, in joining with Ahaziah, and of the prophecy consequent upon it, . And good Jehoshaphat being warned and chastised by God for this sin, would not be persuaded to repeat it; whereby he showed the sincerity of his repentance.
Trapp's Commentary on 1 Kings 22:49
1 Kings 22:49 Then said Ahaziah the son of Ahab unto Jehoshaphat, Let my servants go with thy servants in the ships. But Jehoshaphat would not.Ver. 49. But Jehoshaphat would not.] At first he would not, but afterwards he yielded. Or, at first he did, and miscarried; and therefore would not hearken to a second motion. Vexatio dat intellectum.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on 1 Kings 22:49
Verse 49. But Jehoshaphat would not.] It appears from the above cited place in Chronicles that Jehoshaphat did join in making and sending ships to Tharshish, and it is possible that what is here said is spoken of a second expedition, in which Jehoshaphat would not join Ahaziah. But instead of ולא אבה velo abah, "he would not," perhaps we should read ולו אבה velo abah, "he consented to him;" two words pronounced exactly in the same way, and differing but in one letter, viz., an א aleph for a ו vau. This reading, however, is not supported by any MS. or version; but the emendation seems just; for there are several places in these historical books in which there are mistakes of transcribers which nothing but violent criticism can restore, and to this it is dangerous to resort, but in cases of the last necessity. Critics have recommended the 48th and 49th verses to be read thus: "Jehoshaphat had built ships of burden at Ezion-geber, to go to Ophir for gold. 49. And Ahaziah, the son of Ahab, had said to Jehoshaphat, Let my servants, I pray thee, go with thy servants in the ships: to which Jehoshaphat consented. But the ships went not thither; for the ships were broken at Ezion-geber." This is Houbigant's translation, who contends that "the words of the 48th verse, but they went not, should be placed at the end of the 49th verse, for who can believe that the sacred writer should first relate that the ships were broken, and then that Ahaziah requested of Jehoshaphat that his servants might embark with the servants of Jehoshaphat?" This bold critic, who understood the Hebrew language better than any man in Europe, has, by happy conjectures, since verified by the testimony of MSS., removed the blots of many careless transcribers from the sacred volume.
Cambridge Bible on 1 Kings 22:49
49. Let my servants go with thy servants] This appears to have been an attempt to engage Jehoshaphat in a second expedition. If there were two expeditions contemplated, one may have been to Ophir, and the other to Tarshish. This would account for what is noticed in the previous verse, that the Chronicler mentions Tarshish as the destination, while here Ophir is spoken of.
Barnes' Notes on 1 Kings 22:49
2 Chronicles 20:35-36, explains that the two kings conjointly built the fleet with which the Ophir trade (1 Kings 9:28 note) was to be re-opened.
Whedon's Commentary on 1 Kings 22:49
49. Jehoshaphat would not — From 2 Chronicles 20:36-37, we learn that Ahaziah did join himself with Jehoshaphat in building ships at Ezion-geber; and for allowing this, Jehoshaphat was reproved by