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Themes in 1 Kings 22

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Themes in 1 Kings 22

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1 Kings 22:1 (show verse)

Three years passed without war between Aram and Israel.

1 Kings 22:2 (show verse)

During that third year, King Jehoshaphat of Judah went to visit the king of Israel.

1 Kings 22:3 (show verse)

The king of Israel asked his servants, "Were you aware that Ramoth-gilead belongs to us, but we aren't doing anything to remove it from the control of the king of Aram?"

Ahab » General references to
Jehoshaphat » When surrounding nations attacked him he trusted in the lord and gained a great victory 2ch 20 » He manifested weakness in forming alliances with wicked kings
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Ahab
Ramoth-gilead » In the possession of the syrians
Syria » The israelites » Under ahab sought to recover ramoth-gilead from

1 Kings 22:4 (show verse)

Then he asked Jehoshaphat, "Will you join me in battle against Ramoth-gilead?"

Horse » Used by the israelites
Jehoshaphat » When surrounding nations attacked him he trusted in the lord and gained a great victory 2ch 20 » He manifested weakness in forming alliances with wicked kings
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Ahab
Sieges » Mentioned in scripture » Ramoth-gilead
Syria » The israelites » Under ahab sought to recover ramoth-gilead from

"I'm with you," Jehoshaphat answered the king of Israel. "My army will join yours, and my cavalry will be your cavalry." But Jehoshaphat also asked the king of Israel, "Please ask for a message from the LORD, first."

Jehoshaphat » When surrounding nations attacked him he trusted in the lord and gained a great victory 2ch 20 » He manifested weakness in forming alliances with wicked kings
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Ahab
Syria » The israelites » Under ahab sought to recover ramoth-gilead from

1 Kings 22:6 (show verse)

So the king of Israel called in about 400 prophets and asked them, "Should we go attack Ramoth-gilead, or should I call off the attack?" "Go attack them," they all said, "because the Lord will drop them right into the king's hand!"

Jehoshaphat » When surrounding nations attacked him he trusted in the lord and gained a great victory 2ch 20 » He manifested weakness in forming alliances with wicked kings
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Ahab
Prophets » FALSE » Instances of » 400 in samaria
Syria » The israelites » Under ahab sought to recover ramoth-gilead from

1 Kings 22:7 (show verse)

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

Armies » March in ranks » Religious ceremonies attending » Seeking counsel from God before battle
Decision » Instances of » Jehoshaphat
Enquiring of God » Inquiring through the prophets, concerning perplexing questions » Battles
Inquiring of God » Inquiring through the prophets, concerning perplexing questions » Battles
Jehoshaphat » When surrounding nations attacked him he trusted in the lord and gained a great victory 2ch 20 » He manifested weakness in forming alliances with wicked kings
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Ahab
Prophets » Were consulted in all difficulties
Prophets » FALSE » Instances of » 400 in samaria
Prophets » Mentioned in scripture » Micaiah the son of imlah
Syria » The israelites » Under ahab sought to recover ramoth-gilead from

1 Kings 22:8 (show verse)

"There is still one man left by whom we could ask the LORD what to do," the king of Israel replied to Jehoshaphat, "but I hate him because he never prophesies anything good about me. Instead, he prophesies evil. He is Imla's son Micaiah." But Jehoshaphat rebuked Ahab, "Kings should never talk like that."

Armies » March in ranks » Religious ceremonies attending » Seeking counsel from God before battle
Hatred » Exemplified » Ahab
Hatred » Examples of » Ahab
Jehoshaphat » When surrounding nations attacked him he trusted in the lord and gained a great victory 2ch 20 » He manifested weakness in forming alliances with wicked kings
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Ahab
Leaders » Names of persons spoken of as » Micaiah
Micaiah » A prophet who reproved king ahab
Prophets » FALSE » Instances of » 400 in samaria
Prophets » Mentioned in scripture » Micaiah the son of imlah
Prophets » Names of persons spoken of as » Micaiah
Religious » Names of persons spoken of as » Micaiah
Reproof » Despised » By ahab
Syria » The israelites » Under ahab sought to recover ramoth-gilead from
Wicked people » Hate reproof

1 Kings 22:9 (show verse)

Nevertheless, the king of Israel called one of his officers and ordered him, "Bring me Imla's son Micaiah quickly."

Armies » March in ranks » Religious ceremonies attending » Seeking counsel from God before battle
Jehoshaphat » When surrounding nations attacked him he trusted in the lord and gained a great victory 2ch 20 » He manifested weakness in forming alliances with wicked kings
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Ahab
Micaiah » A prophet who reproved king ahab
Prophets » FALSE » Instances of » 400 in samaria
Syria » The israelites » Under ahab sought to recover ramoth-gilead from

1 Kings 22:10 (show verse)

Now the king of Israel and King Jehoshaphat of Judah were each sitting on their respective thrones, arrayed in their robes, on the threshing floor at the entrance to the city gate of Samaria, and all of the prophets were prophesying in front of them.

Armies » March in ranks » Religious ceremonies attending » Seeking counsel from God before battle
Gates » Thrones of kings at
Jehoshaphat » When surrounding nations attacked him he trusted in the lord and gained a great victory 2ch 20 » He manifested weakness in forming alliances with wicked kings
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Ahab
Micaiah » A prophet who reproved king ahab
Prophets » FALSE » Instances of » 400 in samaria
Syria » The israelites » Under ahab sought to recover ramoth-gilead from
The Nation » Kings » Thrones of

1 Kings 22:11 (show verse)

Chenaanah's son Zedekiah made iron horns for himself and told them, "This is what the LORD says, "With these horns you are to gore the Arameans until they are eliminated!'"

Armies » March in ranks » Religious ceremonies attending » Seeking counsel from God before battle
Chenaanah » Father of the false prophet zedekiah
Horn » Figurative » Of power
Horns » Illustrative » (pushing with,) of conquests
Iron » First recorded use of » Articles made of » Horn
Jehoshaphat » When surrounding nations attacked him he trusted in the lord and gained a great victory 2ch 20 » He manifested weakness in forming alliances with wicked kings
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Ahab
Micaiah » A prophet who reproved king ahab
Prophets » FALSE » Instances of » 400 in samaria
Syria » The israelites » Under ahab sought to recover ramoth-gilead from
Zedekiah » A false prophet
Zedekiah » False prophet » Prophesies to ahab that he will be victorious over the syrians, instead of being defeated

1 Kings 22:12 (show verse)

All the other prophets were saying similar things, like "Go up to Ramoth-gilead and you will be successful, because the LORD will hand it over to the king!"

1 Kings 22:13 (show verse)

Meanwhile, the messenger who had gone off to summon Micaiah advised him, "Look, everything that the other prophets were saying was unanimously favorable to the king. So please, cooperate with them and speak favorably."

Armies » March in ranks » Religious ceremonies attending » Seeking counsel from God before battle
Christian ministers » Incorruptible » Micaiah
Flattery » Exemplified » False prophets
Flattery » Instance of » By false prophets
Jehoshaphat » When surrounding nations attacked him he trusted in the lord and gained a great victory 2ch 20 » He manifested weakness in forming alliances with wicked kings
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Ahab
Micaiah » A prophet who reproved king ahab
Prophets » The jews » Often tried to make them speak smooth things
Syria » The israelites » Under ahab sought to recover ramoth-gilead from

1 Kings 22:14 (show verse)

"As the LORD lives," Micaiah replied, "I'll say what my God tells me to say."

Armies » March in ranks » Religious ceremonies attending » Seeking counsel from God before battle
Christian ministers » Incorruptible » Micaiah
Courage » Examples of » David
Courageous reformers » Micaiah before king ahab
Inspiration » Examples of » Micaiah
Jehoshaphat » When surrounding nations attacked him he trusted in the lord and gained a great victory 2ch 20 » He manifested weakness in forming alliances with wicked kings
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Ahab
Leaders » Courageous reformers, rebuke sinful rulers » Micaiah before king ahab
Micaiah » A prophet who reproved king ahab
Prophets » Examples of » Micaiah
Courageous reformers » Rebuke sinful rulers » Micaiah before king ahab
Religious » Reformers courageous reformers, rebuke sinful rulers » Micaiah before king ahab
Religious » Courageous reformers, rebuke sinful rulers » Micaiah before king ahab
Reproof » Faithfulness in » Micaiah, of ahab
Syria » The israelites » Under ahab sought to recover ramoth-gilead from

1 Kings 22:15 (show verse)

When Micaiah approached the king, the king asked him, "Micaiah, should we go to war against Ramoth-gilead, or should I not?" "Go to war," Micaiah replied, "and you will be successful, because the LORD will hand it over to the king!"

Armies » March in ranks » Religious ceremonies attending » Seeking counsel from God before battle
Irony » Instances of » Micaiah
Jehoshaphat » When surrounding nations attacked him he trusted in the lord and gained a great victory 2ch 20 » He manifested weakness in forming alliances with wicked kings
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Ahab
Micaiah » A prophet who reproved king ahab
Reproof » Faithfulness in » Micaiah, of ahab
Syria » The israelites » Under ahab sought to recover ramoth-gilead from

1 Kings 22:16 (show verse)

When he heard this, the king asked him, "How many times do I have to make you swear to tell me nothing but the truth? Now do it in the name of the LORD!"

Armies » March in ranks » Religious ceremonies attending » Seeking counsel from God before battle
Jehoshaphat » When surrounding nations attacked him he trusted in the lord and gained a great victory 2ch 20 » He manifested weakness in forming alliances with wicked kings
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Ahab
Micaiah » A prophet who reproved king ahab
Oaths » Judicial from of administering
Reproof » Faithfulness in » Micaiah, of ahab
Syria » The israelites » Under ahab sought to recover ramoth-gilead from

1 Kings 22:17 (show verse)

So Micaiah replied: "I saw all of Israel scattered on the mountains like sheep without a shepherd. And the LORD told me, "These have no master, so let them each return to his own home in peace.'"

Armies » March in ranks » Religious ceremonies attending » Seeking counsel from God before battle
Jehoshaphat » When surrounding nations attacked him he trusted in the lord and gained a great victory 2ch 20 » He manifested weakness in forming alliances with wicked kings
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Ahab
Micaiah » A prophet who reproved king ahab
Mountains » Afforded pasturage
Reproof » Faithfulness in » Micaiah, of ahab
Syria » The israelites » Under ahab sought to recover ramoth-gilead from
Vision » Of micaiah » Of the defeat of the israelites; of the lord on his throne; and of a lying spirit

1 Kings 22:18 (show verse)

Then the king of Israel told Jehoshaphat, "Didn't I tell you that he wouldn't prophesy anything good about me, but only evil?"

Armies » March in ranks » Religious ceremonies attending » Seeking counsel from God before battle
Jehoshaphat » When surrounding nations attacked him he trusted in the lord and gained a great victory 2ch 20 » He manifested weakness in forming alliances with wicked kings
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Ahab
Micaiah » A prophet who reproved king ahab
Reproof » Faithfulness in » Micaiah, of ahab
Syria » The israelites » Under ahab sought to recover ramoth-gilead from
Vision » Of micaiah » Of the defeat of the israelites; of the lord on his throne; and of a lying spirit

1 Kings 22:19 (show verse)

But Micaiah responded, "Therefore, listen to what the LORD has to say. I saw the LORD, sitting on his throne, and the entire Heavenly Army was standing around him on his right hand and on his left hand.

Ahab » King of israel » Prophecies against
Armies » March in ranks » Religious ceremonies attending » Seeking counsel from God before battle
Armies » Illustrative of » Multitudes of angels
Jehoshaphat » When surrounding nations attacked him he trusted in the lord and gained a great victory 2ch 20 » He manifested weakness in forming alliances with wicked kings
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Ahab
Micaiah » A prophet who reproved king ahab
Reproof » Faithfulness in » Micaiah, of ahab
Syria » The israelites » Under ahab sought to recover ramoth-gilead from
Vision » Of micaiah » Of the defeat of the israelites; of the lord on his throne; and of a lying spirit

1 Kings 22:20 (show verse)

"The LORD asked, "Who will tempt King Ahab of Israel to attack Ramoth-gilead, so that he will die there?' And one was saying one thing and one was saying another.

Ahab » King of israel » Prophecies against
Armies » March in ranks » Religious ceremonies attending » Seeking counsel from God before battle
Jehoshaphat » When surrounding nations attacked him he trusted in the lord and gained a great victory 2ch 20 » He manifested weakness in forming alliances with wicked kings
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Ahab
Micaiah » A prophet who reproved king ahab
Reproof » Faithfulness in » Micaiah, of ahab
Syria » The israelites » Under ahab sought to recover ramoth-gilead from
Vision » Of micaiah » Of the defeat of the israelites; of the lord on his throne; and of a lying spirit

1 Kings 22:21 (show verse)

"But then a spirit approached, stood in front of the LORD, and said, "I will entice him.'

Ahab » King of israel » Prophecies against
Armies » March in ranks » Religious ceremonies attending » Seeking counsel from God before battle
Demons » Messages given false prophets by
Jehoshaphat » When surrounding nations attacked him he trusted in the lord and gained a great victory 2ch 20 » He manifested weakness in forming alliances with wicked kings
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Ahab
Lying » Lying spirit from God
Micaiah » A prophet who reproved king ahab
False prophets » Influenced by evil spirits
Reproof » Faithfulness in » Micaiah, of ahab
Syria » The israelites » Under ahab sought to recover ramoth-gilead from
The Devil » The wicked » Deceived by
Vision » Of micaiah » Of the defeat of the israelites; of the lord on his throne; and of a lying spirit

1 Kings 22:22 (show verse)

"And the LORD asked him, "How?' ""I will go,' he announced, "and I will be a deceiving spirit in the mouth of all of his prophets!' "So the LORD said, "You're just the one to deceive him. You will be successful. Go and do it.'

Ahab » King of israel » Prophecies against
Armies » March in ranks » Religious ceremonies attending » Seeking counsel from God before battle
Demons » Messages given false prophets by
Jehoshaphat » When surrounding nations attacked him he trusted in the lord and gained a great victory 2ch 20 » He manifested weakness in forming alliances with wicked kings
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Ahab
Lying » Lying spirit from God
Lying » The devil excites men to
Micaiah » A prophet who reproved king ahab
False prophets » Influenced by evil spirits
Reproof » Faithfulness in » Micaiah, of ahab
Satan » Lying spirit
Syria » The israelites » Under ahab sought to recover ramoth-gilead from
The Devil » The wicked » Deceived by
Titles and names of the devil » Lying spirit
Vision » Of micaiah » Of the defeat of the israelites; of the lord on his throne; and of a lying spirit

1 Kings 22:23 (show verse)

"Now therefore, listen! The LORD has placed a lying spirit in the mouth of all of these prophets of yours, because the LORD has determined to bring disaster upon you."

Ahab » King of israel » Prophecies against
Armies » March in ranks » Religious ceremonies attending » Seeking counsel from God before battle
Demons » Messages given false prophets by
Jehoshaphat » When surrounding nations attacked him he trusted in the lord and gained a great victory 2ch 20 » He manifested weakness in forming alliances with wicked kings
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Ahab
Lying » Lying spirit from God
Micaiah » A prophet who reproved king ahab
Reproof » Faithfulness in » Micaiah, of ahab
Syria » The israelites » Under ahab sought to recover ramoth-gilead from
Vision » Of micaiah » Of the defeat of the israelites; of the lord on his throne; and of a lying spirit

1 Kings 22:24 (show verse)

Right then, Chenaanah's son Zedekiah approached Micaiah and struck him on the cheek. Then he asked him, "How did the Spirit of the LORD move from me to speak to you?"

Ahab » King of israel » Prophecies against
Armies » March in ranks » Religious ceremonies attending » Seeking counsel from God before battle
Chenaanah » Father of the false prophet zedekiah
Christian ministers » Instances of persecution » Micaiah
Jehoshaphat » When surrounding nations attacked him he trusted in the lord and gained a great victory 2ch 20 » He manifested weakness in forming alliances with wicked kings
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Ahab
Micaiah » A prophet who reproved king ahab
Mocking » Zedekiah » Mocks » Micaiah
Reproof » Faithfulness in » Micaiah, of ahab
Smiting » Of the righteous, general references to
Suffering for righteousness' sake » Of the jews smiting of the righteous » General references to
Suffering for righteousness' sake » Of the jews smiting of the righteous » Upon the cheek
Syria » The israelites » Under ahab sought to recover ramoth-gilead from
Zedekiah » False prophet » Strikes micaiah, the true prophet

1 Kings 22:25 (show verse)

Micaiah replied, "You'll see how when the day comes that you run away to hide yourself in a closet!"

Ahab » King of israel » Prophecies against
Armies » March in ranks » Religious ceremonies attending » Seeking counsel from God before battle
Christian ministers » Instances of persecution » Micaiah
Jehoshaphat » When surrounding nations attacked him he trusted in the lord and gained a great victory 2ch 20 » He manifested weakness in forming alliances with wicked kings
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Ahab
Micaiah » A prophet who reproved king ahab
Reproof » Faithfulness in » Micaiah, of ahab
Syria » The israelites » Under ahab sought to recover ramoth-gilead from

1 Kings 22:26 (show verse)

Then the king of Israel ordered, "Take Micaiah and place him in the custody of Amon, the city governor. Hand him over to Joash, the king's son.

Ahab » King of israel » Prophecies against
Amon » Governor of the city of samaria
Armies » March in ranks » Religious ceremonies attending » Seeking counsel from God before battle
Christian ministers » Instances of persecution » Micaiah
Jehoshaphat » When surrounding nations attacked him he trusted in the lord and gained a great victory 2ch 20 » He manifested weakness in forming alliances with wicked kings
Joash » Son of ahab, king of israel
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Ahab
Micaiah » A prophet who reproved king ahab
Persecution » Instances of » Of micaiah
Reproof » Faithfulness in » Micaiah, of ahab
Revenge » Exemplified » Ahab
Syria » The israelites » Under ahab sought to recover ramoth-gilead from

1 Kings 22:27 (show verse)

Give him this order: "Place him in prison on survival rations of bread and water only until I come back safely.'"

Ahab » King of israel » Prophecies against
Armies » March in ranks » Religious ceremonies attending » Seeking counsel from God before battle
Bread » Kinds of » Bread of affliction
Bread » With water, the food of prisons
Christian ministers » Instances of persecution » Micaiah
Jehoshaphat » When surrounding nations attacked him he trusted in the lord and gained a great victory 2ch 20 » He manifested weakness in forming alliances with wicked kings
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Ahab
Micaiah » A prophet who reproved king ahab
Persecution » Suffering of--exemplified
Prisoners » Sustained on bread and water of affliction
Prisons » Used for confining » Persons under the king's displeasure
Prisons » Persons confined in » Fed on bread and water
Prisons » The king had power to commit to
Prophets » The jews » Often imprisoned them
Reproof » Faithfulness in » Micaiah, of ahab
Revenge » Revenge, the spirit of, manifested » Ahab, toward micaiah
Revenge » Exemplified » By ahab
Syria » The israelites » Under ahab sought to recover ramoth-gilead from

1 Kings 22:28 (show verse)

"If you return alive," Micaiah responded, "then the LORD has not spoken by me." Then he added, "Listen, all you people!"

Ahab » King of israel » Prophecies against
Ahab » Facts concerning » By micaiah
Armies » March in ranks » Religious ceremonies attending » Seeking counsel from God before battle
Jehoshaphat » When surrounding nations attacked him he trusted in the lord and gained a great victory 2ch 20 » He manifested weakness in forming alliances with wicked kings
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Ahab
Micaiah » A prophet who reproved king ahab
Reproof » Faithfulness in » Micaiah, of ahab
Syria » The israelites » Under ahab sought to recover ramoth-gilead from

1 Kings 22:29 (show verse)

So the king of Israel and King Jehoshaphat of Judah both attacked Ramoth-gilead.

Jehoshaphat » When surrounding nations attacked him he trusted in the lord and gained a great victory 2ch 20 » He manifested weakness in forming alliances with wicked kings
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Ahab
Ramoth-gilead » Besieged by israel and judah; ahab killed there
Sieges » Mentioned in scripture » Ramoth-gilead
Syria » The israelites » Under ahab sought to recover ramoth-gilead from

1 Kings 22:30 (show verse)

The king of Israel suggested to Jehoshaphat, "I'll go into battle in disguise, but you keep your royal uniform on." So the king of Israel disguised himself and they both went into the battle.

Jehoshaphat » When surrounding nations attacked him he trusted in the lord and gained a great victory 2ch 20 » He manifested weakness in forming alliances with wicked kings
Kings » Arrayed in royal apparel
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Ahab
The Providence of God » Cannot be defeated
Ramoth-gilead » Besieged by israel and judah; ahab killed there
Syria » The israelites » Defeated by, and ahab slain

1 Kings 22:31 (show verse)

Meanwhile, the king of Aram had issued these orders to 32 of his chariot commanders: "Don't attack unimportant soldiers or ranking officers. Go after only the king of Israel."

Archery » Practiced by the syrians
Chariot » Commanded by captains
Jehoshaphat » When surrounding nations attacked him he trusted in the lord and gained a great victory 2ch 20 » He manifested weakness in forming alliances with wicked kings
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Ahab
Prophecy » Miscellaneous, fulfilled » The death of ahab
Ramoth-gilead » Besieged by israel and judah; ahab killed there
Syria » Governed by kings
Syria » The israelites » Defeated by, and ahab slain

1 Kings 22:32 (show verse)

So when the chariot commanders observed Jehoshaphat, they said by mistake, "It's the king of Israel!" and they turned aside to attack him. But Jehoshaphat cried out.

1 Kings 22:33 (show verse)

When the chariot commanders saw that their target was not the king of Israel, they stopped pursuing him.

1 Kings 22:34 (show verse)

Meanwhile, somebody drew his bow aimlessly and struck the king of Israel between the scales where his armor breastplates joined, so he instructed his chariot driver, "Turn around and take me out of the battle, because I've been severely wounded."

Archery » Practiced by the syrians
military Arms » Offensive: » Bow and arrows
military Arms » Defensive: » Called harness
Arrow » Used in war
Breastplate » A part of defensive armor
Chariots » Drivers generally employed for
Death of the The Wicked » Exemplified » Ahab
Jehoshaphat » When surrounding nations attacked him he trusted in the lord and gained a great victory 2ch 20 » He manifested weakness in forming alliances with wicked kings
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Ahab
Prophecy » Miscellaneous, fulfilled » The death of ahab
The Providence of God » Cannot be defeated
Ramoth-gilead » Besieged by israel and judah; ahab killed there
Syria » The israelites » Defeated by, and ahab slain
Weapons » Of war » Bows

1 Kings 22:35 (show verse)

The battle continued on for the rest of the day while the king of Israel was propped up in front of the Arameans until the sun set, at which time he died. The blood from Ahab's wound ran down into the bottom of the chariot.

Chariots » Kings rode in, to battle
Jehoshaphat » When surrounding nations attacked him he trusted in the lord and gained a great victory 2ch 20 » He manifested weakness in forming alliances with wicked kings
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Ahab
Prophecy » Miscellaneous, fulfilled » The death of ahab
Ramoth-gilead » Besieged by israel and judah; ahab killed there
Syria » The israelites » Defeated by, and ahab slain

1 Kings 22:36 (show verse)

As the day drew to a close, this order was circulated throughout the army telling the soldiers, "Everybody go back to his city and to his own land."

the Armies of israel » Disbanded after war
Jehoshaphat » When surrounding nations attacked him he trusted in the lord and gained a great victory 2ch 20 » He manifested weakness in forming alliances with wicked kings
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Ahab
Prophecy » Miscellaneous, fulfilled » The death of ahab
Ramoth-gilead » Besieged by israel and judah; ahab killed there
Syria » The israelites » Defeated by, and ahab slain

1 Kings 22:37 (show verse)

So the king died and was brought back to Samaria, and they buried the king in Samaria.

Kings » Who reigned over israel » Ahab
Prophecy » Miscellaneous, fulfilled » The death of ahab
The Providence of God » Connected with the use of means
ancient Samaria » Samaria the capital of » The burial place of the kings of israel

1 Kings 22:38 (show verse)

They washed the chariot by the reservoir of Samaria, and the dogs licked up his blood near where the prostitutes went to bathe, in keeping with the message that the LORD had spoken.

Animals » Names of » Dogs
Dog » Habits of » Licking blood
Dogs » Described as » Fond of blood
Dogs » General references
Judgments » Upon individuals--exemplified » Ahab
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Ahab
Pool » Of samaria
Pools and ponds » Mentioned in scripture » Samaria
Prophecy » Miscellaneous, fulfilled » The death of ahab
The Providence of God » Connected with the use of means
Rulers' » Wicked » Instances of » Confiscating naboth's vineyard
ancient Samaria » Samaria the capital of » The pool of samaria near to
Water » Collected in » Pools

1 Kings 22:39 (show verse)

Now as to the rest of Ahab's accomplishments, everything that he undertook, the ivory palace he built, and the cities that he built, they are written in the Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Israel, are they not?

Ivory » Ahab's palace made of
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Ahab
Sciences » History and chronology

1 Kings 22:40 (show verse)

That's how Ahab died, just as his ancestors had, and his son Ahaziah became king in his place.

Ahab » King of israel » Succeeded by his son, ahaziah
Ahaziah » King of israel, son of ahab
Ahaziah » King of israel » History of
Israel » Kings before the division of the kingdom kings of » 8 ahaziah (b)
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Ahab
Kings of israel » Kings of israel » 8 ahaziah (b)

1 Kings 22:41 (show verse)

Asa's son Jehoshaphat became king over Judah during the fourth year of the reign of King Ahab of Israel.

Azubah » Mother of jehoshaphat
Jehoshaphat » King of judah, son of asa
Jehoshaphat » King of judah » Succeeds asa
Kings » Who reigned over judah » Jehoshaphat
Rulers' » Righteous » Instances of » Jehoshaphat

1 Kings 22:42 (show verse)

Jehoshaphat was 35 years old when he became king. He reigned 25 years in Jerusalem. His mother's name was Azubah. She was the daughter of Shilhi.

Kings » Who reigned over judah » Jehoshaphat
Rulers' » Righteous » Instances of » Jehoshaphat
Shilhi » Grandfather of jehoshaphat

1 Kings 22:43 (show verse)

He lived like his father Asa and never abandoned that life. He did what the LORD considered to be right. Nevertheless, the high places were not demolished, and the people continued to sacrifice and burn incense on the high places.

Children » Instances of » Jehoshaphat
High places » Signify a place of idolatrous worship
Jehoshaphat » King of judah » Religious zeal of
Jehoshaphat » King of judah » His wise reign
Kings » Who reigned over judah » Jehoshaphat
Kings » Good--exemplified » Jehoshaphat
Rulers' » Righteous » Instances of » Jehoshaphat

1 Kings 22:44 (show verse)

Jehoshaphat also made a peace treaty with the king of Israel.

Kings » Who reigned over judah » Jehoshaphat
Rulers' » Righteous » Instances of » Jehoshaphat

1 Kings 22:45 (show verse)

Now the rest of Jehoshaphat's accomplishments, the power that he demonstrated, and how he waged war are written in the book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Judah, are they not?

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1 Kings 22:46 (show verse)

He also eliminated the male cult prostitutes who still remained from the time of his father Asa.

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1 Kings 22:47 (show verse)

There was no king reigning in Edom; there was only a stand-in king.

Deputy » An officer who administers the functions of a superior in his absence
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1 Kings 22:48 (show verse)

Jehoshaphat had ocean-going vessels from Tarshish sail to Ophir for gold, but they never made it because they were shipwrecked at Ezion-geber.

Commerce » Carried on by means of ships
Commerce » Of the jews » Checked in jehoshaphat's time
Exports » From ophir » Of gold
Ezion-gaber (ezion-geber) » Ships of jehoshaphat wrecked at
Gold » Tarshish
Jehoshaphat » King of judah » Builds ships for commerce with tarshish, ships are destroyed
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Ophir » Jehoshaphat » Sends » Ships » Shipwrecked
ship » Used in commerce » With tarshish
ship » Shipwreck » Ezion-geber
ship » Built » By jehoshaphat
Ships » Were often wrecked
Ships » Employed in » Trading
Tarshish » Also called tharshish » Commerce and wealth of

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1 Kings 22:53 (show verse)

He served Baal, worshipped him, and provoked the LORD God of Israel to anger, in accordance with everything his father had done.

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