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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)

Aram (Syria) and Israel continued without war for three years.

1 Kings 22:2 (show verse)

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

1 Kings 22:3 (show verse)

Now the king of Israel said to his servants, “Do you know that Ramoth in Gilead is ours, yet we are still doing nothing 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)

And Ahab said to Jehoshaphat, “Will you go with me to battle at Ramoth-gilead?” Jehoshaphat said 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, “Please inquire first for the word of 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

Then the king of Israel gathered the prophets together, about four hundred men, and said to them, “Shall I go to battle against Ramoth-gilead, or should I not?” And they said, “Go up, for the Lord has handed 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 [doubted and] said, “Is there not another prophet of the Lord here whom we may ask?”

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 one more man, Micaiah the son of Imlah, by whom we may inquire of the Lord, but I hate him, because he never prophesies good news for me, but only evil.” But Jehoshaphat said, “May the king not say that [Micaiah only tells bad news].”

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)

Then the king of Israel summoned an officer and said, “Bring quickly Micaiah the 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 were each sitting on his throne, dressed in their [royal] robes, [in an open place] at the threshing floor at the entrance of the gate of Samaria; and 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)

Then Zedekiah the son of Chenaanah made for himself horns of iron and said, “Thus says the Lord: ‘With these you will gore the Arameans (Syrians) 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 in the same way [to please Ahab], saying, “Go up to Ramoth-gilead and be successful, for the Lord will hand it over to the king.”

1 Kings 22:13 (show verse)

Then the messenger who went to summon Micaiah said to him, “Listen carefully, the words of the prophets are unanimously favorable to the king. Please let your words be like the word of one of 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)

But Micaiah said, “As the Lord lives, I will speak what 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 when he came to the king, the king said to him, “Micaiah, shall we go against Ramoth-gilead in battle, or shall we not?” And he answered him, “Go up and be successful, for 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)

But the king [doubted him and] said to him, “How many times must I make you swear to tell me nothing but the truth 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)

And he said,“I saw all Israel
Scattered upon the mountains,
Like sheep that have no shepherd.
And the Lord said,
‘These have no master.
Let each of them return to his house 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 said to Jehoshaphat, “Did I not tell you that he would not prophesy good concerning me, but 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)

Micaiah said, “Therefore, hear the word of the Lord. I saw the Lord sitting on His throne, and all the host (army) of heaven standing by Him on His right hand 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 entice Ahab to go up and fall at Ramoth-gilead?’ And one said this, while another said 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 and 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 said to him, ‘How?’ And he said, ‘I will go out and be a deceiving spirit in the mouth of all his prophets.’ Then the Lord said, ‘You are to entice him and also succeed. Go and do so.’

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 then, behold, the Lord has put a deceiving spirit in the mouth of all these prophets; and the Lord has proclaimed 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)

But Zedekiah the son of Chenaanah approached and struck Micaiah on the cheek and said, “How did the Spirit of the Lord pass 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 said, “Behold, you shall see on that day [of the king’s defeat] when you enter an inner room [looking for a place] to hide yourself.”

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 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, ‘Thus says the king, “Put this man in prison, and feed him sparingly with the bread and water until I return 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)

Micaiah said, “If you indeed return safely, the Lord has not spoken by 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)

So [Ahab] the king of Israel and Jehoshaphat the king of Judah 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)

The king of Israel said to Jehoshaphat, “I will disguise myself and enter the battle, but you put on your [royal] clothing.” So the king of Israel disguised himself and 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)

Now the king of Aram (Syria) had commanded the thirty-two captains of his chariots, saying, “Do not fight with [anyone, either] small or great, but with [Ahab] the king of Israel alone.”

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 captains of the chariots saw Jehoshaphat, they said, “Surely it is the king of Israel.” They turned to fight against him, and Jehoshaphat shouted out [in fear].

1 Kings 22:33 (show verse)

When the captains of the chariots saw that it was not the king of Israel, they turned back from pursuing him.

1 Kings 22:34 (show verse)

But one man drew a bow at random and struck the king of Israel in a joint of the armor. So he said to the driver of his chariot, “Turn around and take me out of the fight, because I have been seriously 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 that day, and [Ahab] the king was propped up in his chariot facing the Arameans (Syrians). And in the evening he died, and the blood from his 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)

Then about sundown a resounding cry passed throughout the army, saying, “Every man to his city and every man to his own country!”

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, 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 pool [on the outskirts] of Samaria, where the prostitutes bathed, and the dogs licked up his blood, in accordance with the word of the Lord which 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)

Now the rest of Ahab’s acts, and everything that he did, the ivory palace which he built and all the cities which he built, are they not written in the Book of the Chronicles 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)

So Ahab slept with his fathers [in death], and Ahaziah his son 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)

Now Jehoshaphat the son of Asa became king over Judah in the fourth year of Ahab king 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 thirty-five years old when he became king, and he reigned twenty-five years in Jerusalem. His mother’s name 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 walked in all the ways of Asa his father, without turning from them, doing right in the sight of the Lord. However, the high places were not removed; 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
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1 Kings 22:45 (show verse)

Now the rest of the acts of Jehoshaphat, his might which he displayed and how he made war, are they not written in the Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Judah?

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1 Kings 22:46 (show verse)

And the remnant of the sodomites (male cult prostitutes) who remained in the days of his father Asa, Jehoshaphat expelled from the land.

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

1 Kings 22:47 (show verse)

Now there was no king in Edom; a deputy (governor) was [serving as] king.

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

Jehoshaphat had [large cargo] ships of Tarshish constructed 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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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, and he provoked the Lord God of Israel to anger, in accordance with everything that his father [Ahab] had done.

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