1-Kings - 22:5



5 Jehoshaphat said to the king of Israel, "Please inquire first for the word of Yahweh."

Verse In-Depth

Explanation and meaning of 1-Kings 22:5.

Differing Translations

Compare verses for better understanding.
And Jehoshaphat said unto the king of Israel, Inquire, I pray thee, at the word of the LORD to day.
And Josaphat said to the king of Israel: As I am, so art thou: my people and thy people are one: and my horsemen, thy horsemen. And Josaphat said to the king of Israel: Inquire, I beseech thee, this day, the word of the Lord.
And Jehoshaphat said unto the king of Israel, Inquire, I pray thee, at the word of the LORD today.
And Jehoshaphat saith unto the king of Israel, 'Seek, I pray thee, to-day, the word of Jehovah;'
Then Jehoshaphat said to the king of Israel, Let us now get directions from the Lord.
And Jehoshaphat said to the king of Israel: "As I am, so also are you. My people and your people are one. And my horsemen are your horsemen." And Jehoshaphat said to the king of Israel, "I beg you to inquire today of the word of the Lord."

*Minor differences ignored. Grouped by changes, with first version listed as example.


Historical Commentaries

Scholarly Analysis and Interpretation.

Jehoshaphat, with characteristic piety 1-Kings 22:43 takes advantage of his position as Ahab's friend and ally, to suggest inquiry of the Lord (Yahweh) before the expedition is undertaken. Lest Ahab should consent in word and put off the inquiry in act, he asks to have the prophets called in at once: "today."

And Jehoshaphat said unto the king of Israel, (e) Enquire, I pray thee, at the word of the LORD to day.
(e) He seemed that he would not go to war unless God approved it, yet when Michaiah advised the opposite he would not obey.

And Jehoshaphat said unto the king of Israel, inquire, I pray thee, at the word of the Lord today. Being a pious and religious prince, he did not choose to go into a war at once, without consulting the Lord by his prophets, whether it was his will and pleasure they should engage in it, and should prosper; and he was desirous of having this done immediately, before they proceeded any further.

Enquire - A good man, wherever he goes, will take God along with him, will acknowledge him in all his ways, and look to him for success. And wherever he goes, he ought to take his religion along with him: and not be ashamed to own it, even among those who have no kindness for it.

*More commentary available at chapter level.


Discussion on 1-Kings 22:5

User discussion of the verse.






*By clicking Submit, you agree to our Privacy Policy & Terms of Use.