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Themes in 1 Kings 22

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1 Kings 22:1 (show verse)

There was no war between Syria and Israel for three years.

1 Kings 22:2 (show verse)

In the third year King Jehoshaphat of Judah came down to visit the king of Israel.

1 Kings 22:3 (show verse)

The king of Israel said to his servants, "Surely you recognize that Ramoth Gilead belongs to us, though we are hesitant to reclaim it from the king of Syria."

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 said to Jehoshaphat, "Will you go with me to attack Ramoth Gilead?" Jehoshaphat replied to the king of Israel, "I will support you; my army and horses are at your disposal."

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

1 Kings 22:5 (show verse)

Then Jehoshaphat added, "First seek an oracle from the Lord."

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 assembled about four hundred prophets and asked them, "Should I attack Ramoth Gilead or not?" They said, "Attack! The sovereign one will hand it over to the king."

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, "Is there not a prophet of the Lord still here, that we may ask him?"

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

The king of Israel answered Jehoshaphat, "There is still one man through whom we can seek the Lord's will. But I despise him because he does not prophesy prosperity for me, but disaster. His name is Micaiah son of Imlah. Jehoshaphat said, "The king should not say such things."

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)

The king of Israel summoned an official and said, "Quickly bring Micaiah son of Imlah."

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 sitting on their respective thrones, dressed in their robes, at the threshing floor at the entrance of the gate of Samaria. All the prophets were prophesying before 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)

Zedekiah son of Kenaanah made iron horns and said, "This is what the Lord says, 'With these you will gore Syria until they are destroyed.'"

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 prophets were prophesying the same, saying, "Attack Ramoth Gilead! You will succeed; the Lord will hand it over to the king."

1 Kings 22:13 (show verse)

Now the messenger who went to summon Micaiah said to him, "Look, the prophets are in complete agreement that the king will succeed. Your words must agree with theirs; you must predict success."

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)

But Micaiah said, "As certainly as the Lord lives, I will say what the Lord 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 he came before the king, the king asked him, "Micaiah, should we attack Ramoth Gilead or not?" He answered him, "Attack! You will succeed; 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)

The king said to him, "How many times must I make you solemnly promise in the name of the Lord to tell me only the truth?"

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)

Micaiah said, "I saw all Israel scattered on the mountains like sheep that have no shepherd. Then the Lord said, 'They have no master. They should go 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)

The king of Israel said to Jehoshaphat, "Didn't I tell you he does not prophesy prosperity for me, but disaster?"

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)

Micaiah said, "That being the case, hear the word of the Lord. I saw the Lord sitting on his throne, with all the heavenly assembly standing on his right and on his left.

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 said, 'Who will deceive Ahab, so he will attack Ramoth Gilead and die there?' One said this and another that.

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)

Then a spirit stepped forward and stood before the Lord. He said, 'I will deceive him.' The Lord asked him, 'How?'

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)

He replied, 'I will go out and be a lying spirit in the mouths of all his prophets.' The Lord said, 'Deceive and overpower him. Go out and do as you have proposed.'

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)

So now, look, the Lord has placed a lying spirit in the mouths of all these prophets of yours; but the Lord has decreed disaster for 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)

Zedekiah son of Kenaanah approached, hit Micaiah on the jaw, and said, "Which way did the Lord's spirit go when he went 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, "Look, you will see in the day when you go into an inner room to hide."

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 said, "Take Micaiah and return him to Amon the city official and 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)

Say, 'This is what the king says, "Put this man in prison. Give him only a little bread and water until I safely return."'"

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)

Micaiah said, "If you really do safely return, then the Lord has not spoken through me." Then he added, "Take note, 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)

The king of Israel and King Jehoshaphat of Judah 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 said to Jehoshaphat, "I will disguise myself and then enter into the battle; but you wear your royal robes." So the king of Israel disguised himself and then entered 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)

Now the king of Syria had ordered his thirty-two chariot commanders, "Do not fight common soldiers or high-ranking officers; fight 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)

When the chariot commanders saw Jehoshaphat, they said, "He must be the king of Israel." So they turned and attacked him, but Jehoshaphat cried out.

1 Kings 22:33 (show verse)

When the chariot commanders realized he was not the king of Israel, they turned away from him.

1 Kings 22:34 (show verse)

Now an archer shot an arrow at random, and it struck the king of Israel between the plates of his armor. The king ordered his charioteer, "Turn around and take me from the battle line, because I'm 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)

While the battle raged throughout the day, the king stood propped up in his chariot opposite the Syrians. He died in the evening; the blood from the 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 sun was setting, a cry went through the camp, "Each one should return to his city and to his homeland."

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 taken to Samaria, where they buried him.

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 off the chariot at the pool of Samaria (this was where the prostitutes bathed); dogs licked his blood, just as the Lord had said would happen.

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)

The rest of the events of Ahab's reign, including a record of his accomplishments and how he built a luxurious palace and various cities, are recorded in the scroll called the Annals of the Kings of Israel.

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

1 Kings 22:40 (show verse)

Ahab passed away. His son Ahaziah replaced him as king.

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)

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

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 thirty-five years old when he became king and he reigned for twenty-five years in Jerusalem. His mother was Azubah, 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 followed in his father Asa's footsteps and was careful to do what the Lord approved. However, the high places were not eliminated; the people continued to offer sacrifices 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 was also at peace with the king of Israel.

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

1 Kings 22:45 (show verse)

The rest of the events of Jehoshaphat's reign, including his successes and military exploits, are recorded in the scroll called the Annals of the Kings of Judah.

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

1 Kings 22:46 (show verse)

He removed from the land any male cultic prostitutes who had managed to survive the reign of his father Asa.

Jehoshaphat » King of judah » Religious zeal of
Kings » Who reigned over judah » Jehoshaphat
Rulers' » Righteous » Instances of » Jehoshaphat
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1 Kings 22:47 (show verse)

There was no king in Edom at this time; a governor ruled.

Deputy » An officer who administers the functions of a superior in his absence
Edomites » Ruled by a deputy king
Edomites, the » Under a deputy or viceroy while subject to judah
Kings » Who reigned over judah » Jehoshaphat

1 Kings 22:48 (show verse)

Jehoshaphat built a fleet of large merchant ships to travel to Ophir for gold, but they never made the voyage because they were shipwrecked in 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
Jehoshaphat » King of judah » Prosperity of
Kings » Who reigned over judah » Jehoshaphat
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

Ahaziah » King of israel, son of ahab
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Children » Wicked » Ahaziah
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Parents » Indulgence of children, examples of » Evil influence of parents

1 Kings 22:53 (show verse)

He worshiped and bowed down to Baal, angering the Lord God of Israel just as his father had done.

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