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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)

There was a lull of three years without war between Aram and Israel.

1 Kings 22:2 (show verse)

However, in the third year, Jehoshaphat king of Judah went to visit the king of Israel.

1 Kings 22:3 (show verse)

The king of Israel had said to his servants, “Don’t you know that Ramoth-gilead is ours, but we have failed to take it from the hand 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)

So he asked Jehoshaphat, “Will you go with me to fight Ramoth-gilead?”

Jehoshaphat replied to the king of Israel, “I am as you are, my people as your people, my horses as your horses.”

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)

But Jehoshaphat said to the king of Israel, “First, please ask what the Lord’s will is.”

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

So the king of Israel gathered the prophets, about 400 men, and asked them, “Should I go against Ramoth-gilead for war or should I refrain?”

They replied, “March up, and the Lord 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, “Isn’t there a prophet of Yahweh here anymore? Let’s 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

1 Kings 22:8 (show verse)

The king of Israel said to Jehoshaphat, “There is still one man who can ask Yahweh, but I hate him because he never prophesies good about me, but only disaster. He is Micaiah son of Imlah.”

“The king shouldn’t say that!” Jehoshaphat replied.

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)

So the king of Israel called an officer and said, “Hurry and get 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 Jehoshaphat king of Judah, clothed in royal attire, were each sitting on his own throne. They were on the threshing floor at the entrance to Samaria’s gate, and all 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)

Then Zedekiah son of Chenaanah made iron horns and said, “This is what the Lord says: ‘You will gore the Arameans with these until they are finished off.’”

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)

And all the prophets were prophesying the same: “March up to Ramoth-gilead and succeed, for the Lord will hand it over to the king.”

1 Kings 22:13 (show verse)

The messenger who went to call Micaiah instructed him, “Look, the words of the prophets are unanimously favorable for the king. So let your words be like theirs, 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)

But Micaiah said, “As the Lord lives, I will say whatever the Lord says to me.”

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)

So he went to the king, and the king asked him, “Micaiah, should we go to Ramoth-gilead for war, or should we refrain?”

Micaiah told him, “March up and succeed. Yahweh 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)

But the king said to him, “How many times must I make you swear not to tell me anything but the truth in the name of Yahweh?”

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 said:

I saw all Israel scattered on the hills
like sheep without a shepherd.
And the Lord said,
“They have no master;
let everyone return 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)

So the king of Israel said to Jehoshaphat, “Didn’t I tell you he never prophesies good about me, but only 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)

Then Micaiah said, “Therefore, hear the word of the Lord: I saw the Lord sitting on His throne, and the whole heavenly host was standing by Him at His right hand and at 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)

And the Lord said, ‘Who will entice Ahab to march up and fall at Ramoth-gilead?’ So one was saying this and another was saying 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 came forward, stood before 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)

“The Lord asked him, ‘How?’

“He said, ‘I will go and become a lying spirit in the mouth of all his prophets.’

“Then He said, ‘You will certainly entice him and prevail. Go and do that.’

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)

“You see, the Lord has put a lying spirit into the mouth of all these prophets of yours, and the Lord has pronounced disaster against 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)

Then Zedekiah son of Chenaanah came up, hit Micaiah in the face, and demanded, “Did the Spirit of the Lord leave 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 will soon see when you go to hide yourself in an inner chamber on that day.”

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 return him to Amon, the governor of the city, and 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)

and say, ‘This is what the king says: Put this guy in prison and feed him only bread and water 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)

But Micaiah said, “If you ever return safely, the Lord has not spoken through me.” Then he said, “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)

Then the king of Israel and Judah’s King Jehoshaphat went up to 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)

But the king of Israel said to Jehoshaphat, “I will disguise myself and go into battle, but you wear your royal attire.” So the king of Israel disguised himself and went into 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 Aram had ordered his 32 chariot commanders, “Do not fight with anyone at all except 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 shouted, “He must be the king of Israel!” So they turned to fight against him, but Jehoshaphat cried out.

1 Kings 22:33 (show verse)

When the chariot commanders saw that he was not the king of Israel, they turned back from pursuing him.

1 Kings 22:34 (show verse)

But a man drew his bow without taking special aim and struck the king of Israel through the joints of his armor. So he said to his charioteer, “Turn around and take me out of the battle, for I am badly 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 raged throughout that day, and the king was propped up in his chariot facing the Arameans. He died that evening, and blood from his wound flowed 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)

Then the cry rang out in the army as the sun set, declaring:

Each man to his own city,
and each man 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 to Samaria. 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)

Then someone washed the chariot at the pool of Samaria. The dogs licked up his blood, and the prostitutes bathed in it, according to the word of the Lord that He 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)

The rest of the events of Ahab’s reign, along with all his accomplishments, including the ivory palace he built, and all the cities he built, are written in the Historical Record of Israel’s Kings.

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

1 Kings 22:40 (show verse)

Ahab rested with his fathers, 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)

Jehoshaphat son of Asa became king over Judah in the fourth year of Israel’s King Ahab.

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 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 walked in all the ways of his father Asa; he did not turn away from them but did what was right in the Lord’s sight. However, the high places were not taken away; the people still sacrificed and burned 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 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, along with the might he exercised and how he waged war, are written in the Historical Record of Judah’s Kings.

Jehoshaphat » King of judah » Prosperity of
Kings » Who reigned over judah » Jehoshaphat
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1 Kings 22:46 (show verse)

He removed from the land the rest of the male cult prostitutes who were left from the days of his father Asa.

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Sodomites » A proverbial term of reproach applied to those who practiced sodomy (ritual homosexuality)

1 Kings 22:47 (show verse)

There was no king in Edom; a deputy served as king.

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
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1 Kings 22:48 (show verse)

Jehoshaphat made ships of Tarshish to go to Ophir for gold, but they did not go because the ships were wrecked 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 and worshiped him. He provoked the Lord God of Israel just as his father had done.

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