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Book of 1 Kings
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Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 22:1 JFB -> Commentary on 22:1 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 22:1 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 22:1 TSK -> Commentary on 22:1 TSK -> Entry for 22:1 WEN -> Notes on 22:1 NTB -> Alliances; Armies; Israel, Prophecies Concerning; Jehoshaphat TTT -> Armies of Israel, The; Syria EBD -> Jehoshaphat; Ramoth-gilead SBD -> Elijah; Micaiah 22:1 - [In Context] For three years there was no war between Aram and Israel.
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 22:2 JFB -> Commentary on 22:2 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 22:2 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 22:2 TSK -> Commentary on 22:2 TSK -> Entry for 22:2 WEN -> Notes on 22:2 NTB -> Armies TTT -> Armies of Israel, The EBD -> Jehoshaphat; Ramoth-gilead SBD -> Micaiah 22:2 - [In Context] Then during the third year, King Jehoshaphat of Judah went to visit King Ahab of Israel.
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 22:3 JFB -> Commentary on 22:3 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 22:3 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 22:3 TSK -> Commentary on 22:3 TSK -> Entry for 22:3 WEN -> Notes on 22:3 NTB -> Armies; Ramoth-Gilead TTT -> Armies of Israel, The; Syria EBD -> Ahab; Jehoshaphat; Ramoth-gilead SBD -> Cities of refuge; Micaiah 22:3 - [In Context] During the visit, Ahab said to his officials, "Do you realize that the Arameans are still occupying our city of Ramoth-gilead? And we haven't done a thing about it!"
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 22:4 JFB -> Commentary on 22:4 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 22:4 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 22:4 TSK -> Commentary on 22:4 TSK -> Entry for 22:4 WEN -> Notes on 22:4 NTB -> Armies; Horse TTT -> Armies of Israel, The; Sieges; Syria EBD -> Horse; Jehoshaphat; Ramoth-gilead SBD -> Micaiah 22:4 - [In Context] Then he turned to Jehoshaphat and asked, "Will you join me in fighting against Ramoth-gilead?"And Jehoshaphat replied to King Ahab, "Why, of course! You and I are brothers, and my troops are yours to command. Even my horses are at your service."
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 22:5 JFB -> Commentary on 22:5 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 22:5 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 22:5 TSK -> Commentary on 22:5 TSK -> Entry for 22:5 WEN -> Notes on 22:5 TTT -> Armies of Israel, The; Syria EBD -> Jehoshaphat; Ramoth-gilead SBD -> Micaiah TV -> Devotional using 22:5 TV -> Devotional using 22:5 22:5 - [In Context] Then Jehoshaphat added, "But first let's find out what the LORD says."
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 22:6 JFB -> Commentary on 22:6 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 22:6 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 22:6 TSK -> Commentary on 22:6 TSK -> Entry for 22:6 WEN -> Notes on 22:6 NTB -> Prophets TTT -> Armies of Israel, The; Syria EBD -> Jehoshaphat; Ramoth-gilead SBD -> Micaiah 22:6 - [In Context] So King Ahab summoned his prophets, about four hundred of them, and asked them, "Should I go to war against Ramoth-gilead or not?"They all replied, "Go right ahead! The Lord will give you a glorious victory!"
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 22:7 JFB -> Commentary on 22:7 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 22:7 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 22:7 TSK -> Commentary on 22:7 TSK -> Entry for 22:7 WEN -> Notes on 22:7 NTB -> Armies; Decision; Prophets TTT -> Armies of Israel, The; Prophets; Syria EBD -> Jehoshaphat; Ramoth-gilead SBD -> Micaiah 22:7 - [In Context] But Jehoshaphat asked, "Isn't there a prophet of the LORD around, too? I would like to ask him the same question."
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 22:8 JFB -> Commentary on 22:8 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 22:8 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 22:8 TSK -> Commentary on 22:8 TSK -> Entry for 22:8 WEN -> Notes on 22:8 NTB -> Armies; Micaiah; Prophets; Reproof; Wicked (People) TTT -> Armies of Israel, The; Hatred; Prophets; Syria EBD -> Jehoshaphat; Micah; Micaiah; Ramoth-gilead SBD -> Micaiah 22:8 - [In Context] King Ahab replied, "There is still one prophet of the LORD, but I hate him. He never prophesies anything but bad news for me! His name is Micaiah son of Imlah.""You shouldn't talk like that," Jehoshaphat said. "Let's hear what he has to say."
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 22:9 JFB -> Commentary on 22:9 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 22:9 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 22:9 TSK -> Commentary on 22:9 TSK -> Entry for 22:9 WEN -> Notes on 22:9 NTB -> Armies; Micaiah; Prophets TTT -> Armies of Israel, The; Syria EBD -> Jehoshaphat; Micaiah; Ramoth-gilead SBD -> Micaiah 22:9 - [In Context] So the king of Israel called one of his officials and said, "Quick! Go and get Micaiah son of Imlah."
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 22:10 JFB -> Commentary on 22:10 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 22:10 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 22:10 TSK -> Commentary on 22:10 TSK -> Entry for 22:10 WEN -> Notes on 22:10 NTB -> Armies; Gates; Micaiah; Prophets TTT -> Armies of Israel, The; Syria EBD -> Jehoshaphat; Micaiah; Ramoth-gilead SBD -> King; Micaiah 22:10 - [In Context] King Ahab of Israel and King Jehoshaphat of Judah, dressed in their royal robes, were sitting on thrones at the threshing floor near the gate of Samaria. All of Ahab's prophets were prophesying there in front of them.
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 22:11 JFB -> Commentary on 22:11 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 22:11 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 22:11 TSK -> Commentary on 22:11 TSK -> Entry for 22:11 WEN -> Notes on 22:11 NTB -> Armies; Chenaanah; Horn; Iron; Micaiah; Prophets; Zedekiah TTT -> Armies of Israel, The; Horns; Syria EBD -> Chenaanah; Horn; Jehoshaphat; Micaiah; Ramoth-gilead; Zedekiah SBD -> Chenaanah; Horn; Micaiah 22:11 - [In Context] One of them, Zedekiah son of Kenaanah, made some iron horns and proclaimed, "This is what the LORD says: With these horns you will gore the Arameans to death!"
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 22:12 JFB -> Commentary on 22:12 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 22:12 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 22:12 TSK -> Commentary on 22:12 TSK -> Entry for 22:12 WEN -> Notes on 22:12 NTB -> Armies; Micaiah; Prophets TTT -> Armies of Israel, The; Syria EBD -> Jehoshaphat; Micaiah; Ramoth-gilead SBD -> Micaiah 22:12 - [In Context] All the other prophets agreed. "Yes," they said, "go up to Ramoth-gilead and be victorious, for the LORD will give you victory!"
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 22:13 JFB -> Commentary on 22:13 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 22:13 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 22:13 TSK -> Commentary on 22:13 TSK -> Entry for 22:13 WEN -> Notes on 22:13 NTB -> Armies; Flattery; Micaiah; Minister, Christian TTT -> Armies of Israel, The; Flattery; Prophets; Syria EBD -> Jehoshaphat; Micaiah; Ramoth-gilead SBD -> Micaiah 22:13 - [In Context] Meanwhile, the messenger who went to get Micaiah said to him, "Look, all the prophets are promising victory for the king. Be sure that you agree with them and promise success."
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 22:14 JFB -> Commentary on 22:14 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 22:14 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 22:14 TSK -> Commentary on 22:14 TSK -> Entry for 22:14 WEN -> Notes on 22:14 NTB -> Armies; Micaiah; Minister, Christian; Prophets; Reproof; Zeal, Religious TTT -> Armies of Israel, The; Syria EBD -> Jehoshaphat; Micaiah; Ramoth-gilead SBD -> Micaiah 22:14 - [In Context] But Micaiah replied, "As surely as the LORD lives, I will say only what the LORD tells me to say."
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 22:15 JFB -> Commentary on 22:15 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 22:15 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 22:15 TSK -> Commentary on 22:15 TSK -> Entry for 22:15 WEN -> Notes on 22:15 NTB -> Armies; Irony; Micaiah; Reproof TTT -> Armies of Israel, The; Syria EBD -> Jehoshaphat; Micaiah; Ramoth-gilead SBD -> Micaiah 22:15 - [In Context] When Micaiah arrived before the king, Ahab asked him, "Micaiah, should we go to war against Ramoth-gilead or not?"And Micaiah replied, "Go right ahead! The LORD will give the king a glorious victory!"
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 22:16 JFB -> Commentary on 22:16 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 22:16 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 22:16 TSK -> Commentary on 22:16 TSK -> Entry for 22:16 WEN -> Notes on 22:16 NTB -> Armies; Micaiah; Reproof TTT -> Armies of Israel, The; Oaths; Syria EBD -> Adjuration; Admah; Jehoshaphat; Micaiah; Ramoth-gilead SBD -> Micaiah 22:16 - [In Context] But the king replied sharply, "How many times must I demand that you speak only the truth when you speak for the LORD?"
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 22:17 JFB -> Commentary on 22:17 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 22:17 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 22:17 TSK -> Commentary on 22:17 TSK -> Entry for 22:17 WEN -> Notes on 22:17 NTB -> Armies; Micaiah; Reproof; Vision TTT -> Armies of Israel, The; Mountains; Syria EBD -> Jehoshaphat; Micaiah; Ramoth-gilead SBD -> Micaiah 22:17 - [In Context] So Micaiah told him, "In a vision I saw all Israel scattered on the mountains, like sheep without a shepherd. And the LORD said, 'Their master has been killed. Send them home in peace.'"
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 22:18 JFB -> Commentary on 22:18 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 22:18 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 22:18 TSK -> Commentary on 22:18 TSK -> Entry for 22:18 WEN -> Notes on 22:18 NTB -> Armies; Micaiah; Reproof; Vision TTT -> Armies of Israel, The; Syria EBD -> Jehoshaphat; Micaiah; Ramoth-gilead SBD -> Micaiah; Ophir 22:18 - [In Context] "Didn't I tell you?" the king of Israel said to Jehoshaphat. "He does it every time. He never prophesies anything but bad news for me."
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 22:19 JFB -> Commentary on 22:19 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 22:19 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 22:19 TSK -> Commentary on 22:19 TSK -> Entry for 22:19 WEN -> Notes on 22:19 NTB -> Armies; Micaiah; Reproof; Vision TTT -> Armies; Armies of Israel, The; Syria EBD -> Jehoshaphat; Micaiah; Ramoth-gilead SBD -> Angels; Micaiah 22:19 - [In Context] Then Micaiah continued, "Listen to what the LORD says! I saw the LORD sitting on his throne with all the armies of heaven around him, on his right and on his left.
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 22:20 JFB -> Commentary on 22:20 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 22:20 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 22:20 TSK -> Commentary on 22:20 TSK -> Entry for 22:20 WEN -> Notes on 22:20 NTB -> Armies; Micaiah; Reproof; Vision TTT -> Armies of Israel, The; Syria EBD -> Jehoshaphat; Micaiah; Ramoth-gilead SBD -> Micaiah 22:20 - [In Context] And the LORD said, 'Who can entice Ahab to go into battle against Ramoth-gilead so that he can be killed there?' There were many suggestions,
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 22:21 JFB -> Commentary on 22:21 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 22:21 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 22:21 TSK -> Commentary on 22:21 TSK -> Entry for 22:21 WEN -> Notes on 22:21 NTB -> Armies; Demons; Lying; Micaiah; Reproof; Vision TTT -> Armies of Israel, The; Devil, The; Prophets, False; Syria EBD -> Jehoshaphat; Micaiah; Ramoth-gilead SBD -> Micaiah 22:21 - [In Context] until finally a spirit approached the LORD and said, 'I can do it!'
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 22:22 JFB -> Commentary on 22:22 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 22:22 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 22:22 TSK -> Commentary on 22:22 TSK -> Entry for 22:22 WEN -> Notes on 22:22 NTB -> Armies; Demons; Lying; Micaiah; Reproof; Satan; Vision TTT -> Armies of Israel, The; Devil, The; Lying; Prophets, False; Syria; Titles and Names of the Devil EBD -> Jehoshaphat; Micaiah; Ramoth-gilead SBD -> Micaiah 22:22 - [In Context] "'How will you do this?' the LORD asked."And the spirit replied, 'I will go out and inspire all Ahab's prophets to speak lies.'"'You will succeed,' said the LORD. 'Go ahead and do it.'
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 22:23 JFB -> Commentary on 22:23 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 22:23 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 22:23 TSK -> Commentary on 22:23 TSK -> Entry for 22:23 WEN -> Notes on 22:23 NTB -> Armies; Demons; Lying; Micaiah; Reproof; Vision TTT -> Armies of Israel, The; Syria EBD -> Jehoshaphat; Micaiah; Ramoth-gilead SBD -> Micaiah 22:23 - [In Context] "So you see, the LORD has put a lying spirit in the mouths of your prophets. For the LORD has determined disaster for you."
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 22:24 JFB -> Commentary on 22:24 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 22:24 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 22:24 TSK -> Commentary on 22:24 TSK -> Entry for 22:24 WEN -> Notes on 22:24 NTB -> Armies; Chenaanah; Infidelity; Micaiah; Minister, Christian; Mocking; Presumption; Reproof; Zedekiah TTT -> Armies of Israel, The; Syria EBD -> Chenaanah; Jehoshaphat; Micaiah; Ramoth-gilead; Zedekiah SBD -> Chenaanah; Micaiah 22:24 - [In Context] Then Zedekiah son of Kenaanah walked up to Micaiah and slapped him across the face. "When did the Spirit of the LORD leave me to speak to you?" he demanded.
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 22:25 JFB -> Commentary on 22:25 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 22:25 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 22:25 SRN -> Study Notes on 22:25 TSK -> Commentary on 22:25 TSK -> Entry for 22:25 WEN -> Notes on 22:25 NTB -> Armies; House; Micaiah; Minister, Christian; Reproof TTT -> Armies of Israel, The; Syria EBD -> Chamber; Jehoshaphat; Micaiah; Ramoth-gilead SBD -> Micaiah 22:25 - [In Context] And Micaiah replied, "You will find out soon enough when you find yourself hiding in some secret room!"
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 22:26 JFB -> Commentary on 22:26 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 22:26 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 22:26 TSK -> Commentary on 22:26 TSK -> Entry for 22:26 WEN -> Notes on 22:26 NTB -> Amon; Armies; Joash; Micaiah; Minister, Christian; Persecution; Reproof TTT -> Armies of Israel, The; Revenge; Syria EBD -> Amon; Captain; Governor; Jehoshaphat; Joash; Micaiah; Ramoth-gilead SBD -> Amon; Joash; Micaiah 22:26 - [In Context] King Ahab of Israel then ordered, "Arrest Micaiah and take him back to Amon, the governor of the city, and to my son Joash.
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 22:27 JFB -> Commentary on 22:27 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 22:27 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 22:27 TSK -> Commentary on 22:27 TSK -> Entry for 22:27 WEN -> Notes on 22:27 NTB -> Armies; Bread; Micaiah; Minister, Christian; Prisoners; Reproof; Revenge TTT -> Armies of Israel, The; Bread; Persecution; Prisons; Prophets; Syria EBD -> Jehoshaphat; Micaiah; Prison; Ramoth-gilead SBD -> Micaiah; Prison 22:27 - [In Context] Give them this order from the king: 'Put this man in prison, and feed him nothing but bread and water until I return safely from the battle!'"
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 22:28 JFB -> Commentary on 22:28 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 22:28 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 22:28 TSK -> Commentary on 22:28 TSK -> Entry for 22:28 WEN -> Notes on 22:28 NTB -> Armies; Micaiah; Prophets; Reproof TTT -> Armies of Israel, The; Syria EBD -> Jehoshaphat; Micah, Book of; Micaiah; Ramoth-gilead SBD -> Micaiah 22:28 - [In Context] But Micaiah replied, "If you return safely, the LORD has not spoken through me!" Then he added to those standing around, "Take note of what I have said."
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 22:29 JFB -> Commentary on 22:29 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 22:29 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 22:29 TSK -> Commentary on 22:29 TSK -> Entry for 22:29 WEN -> Notes on 22:29 NTB -> Ramoth-Gilead TTT -> Armies of Israel, The; Sieges; Syria EBD -> Jehoshaphat; Ramoth-gilead SBD -> Micaiah 22:29 - [In Context] So the king of Israel and King Jehoshaphat of Judah led their armies against Ramoth-gilead.
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 22:30 JFB -> Commentary on 22:30 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 22:30 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 22:30 TSK -> Commentary on 22:30 TSK -> Entry for 22:30 WEN -> Notes on 22:30 NTB -> Ramoth-Gilead TTT -> Armies of Israel, The; Kings; Providence of God, The; Syria EBD -> Jehoshaphat; Ramoth-gilead SBD -> Micaiah 22:30 - [In Context] Now King Ahab said to Jehoshaphat, "As we go into battle, I will disguise myself so no one will recognize me, but you wear your royal robes." So Ahab disguised himself, and they went into battle.
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 22:31 JFB -> Commentary on 22:31 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 22:31 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 22:31 TSK -> Commentary on 22:31 TSK -> Entry for 22:31 WEN -> Notes on 22:31 NTB -> Archery; Chariot; Prophecy; Ramoth-Gilead TTT -> Armies of Israel, The; Syria EBD -> Jehoshaphat; Ramoth-gilead SBD -> Micaiah 22:31 - [In Context] Now the king of Aram had issued these orders to his thirty-two charioteers: "Attack only the king of Israel!"
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 22:32 JFB -> Commentary on 22:32 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 22:32 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 22:32 TSK -> Commentary on 22:32 TSK -> Entry for 22:32 WEN -> Notes on 22:32 NTB -> Archery; Chariot; Prophecy; Ramoth-Gilead TTT -> Armies of Israel, The; Syria EBD -> Jehoshaphat; Ramoth-gilead SBD -> Micaiah 22:32 - [In Context] So when the Aramean charioteers saw Jehoshaphat in his royal robes, they went after him. "There is the king of Israel!" they shouted. But when Jehoshaphat cried out,
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 22:33 JFB -> Commentary on 22:33 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 22:33 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 22:33 TSK -> Commentary on 22:33 TSK -> Entry for 22:33 WEN -> Notes on 22:33 NTB -> Archery; Chariot; Prophecy; Ramoth-Gilead TTT -> Armies of Israel, The; Syria EBD -> Jehoshaphat; Ramoth-gilead SBD -> Micaiah 22:33 - [In Context] the charioteers realized he was not the king of Israel, and they stopped chasing him.
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 22:34 JFB -> Commentary on 22:34 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 22:34 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 22:34 TSK -> Commentary on 22:34 TSK -> Entry for 22:34 WEN -> Notes on 22:34 NTB -> Archery; Arrow; Coat Of Mail; Prophecy; Ramoth-Gilead TTT -> Armies of Israel, The; Arms, Military; Breastplate; Chariots; Death of the Wicked, The; Providence of God, The; Syria EBD -> Chariot; Coat of mail; Harness; Ramoth-gilead SBD -> Chariot; Micaiah 22:34 - [In Context] An Aramean soldier, however, randomly shot an arrow at the Israelite troops, and the arrow hit the king of Israel between the joints of his armor. "Get me out of here!" Ahab groaned to the driver of his chariot. "I have been badly wounded!"
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 22:35 JFB -> Commentary on 22:35 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 22:35 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 22:35 TSK -> Commentary on 22:35 TSK -> Entry for 22:35 WEN -> Notes on 22:35 NTB -> Prophecy; Ramoth-Gilead TTT -> Armies of Israel, The; Chariots; Syria EBD -> Ramoth-gilead SBD -> Micaiah 22:35 - [In Context] The battle raged all that day, and Ahab was propped up in his chariot facing the Arameans. The blood from his wound ran down to the floor of his chariot, and as evening arrived he died.
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 22:36 JFB -> Commentary on 22:36 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 22:36 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 22:36 TSK -> Commentary on 22:36 TSK -> Entry for 22:36 WEN -> Notes on 22:36 NTB -> Prophecy; Ramoth-Gilead TTT -> Armies of Israel, The; Syria EBD -> Ramoth-gilead 22:36 - [In Context] Just as the sun was setting, the cry ran through his troops: "It's all over – return home!"
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 22:37 JFB -> Commentary on 22:37 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 22:37 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 22:37 TSK -> Commentary on 22:37 TSK -> Entry for 22:37 WEN -> Notes on 22:37 NTB -> Prophecy TTT -> Armies of Israel, The; Providence of God, The; Samaria, Ancient 22:37 - [In Context] So the king died, and his body was taken to Samaria and buried there.
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 22:38 JFB -> Commentary on 22:38 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 22:38 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 22:38 TSK -> Commentary on 22:38 TSK -> Entry for 22:38 WEN -> Notes on 22:38 22:38 - [In Context] Then his chariot was washed beside the pool of Samaria, where the prostitutes bathed, and dogs came and licked the king's blood, just as the LORD had promised.
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 22:39 JFB -> Commentary on 22:39 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 22:39 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 22:39 TSK -> Commentary on 22:39 TSK -> Entry for 22:39 WEN -> Notes on 22:39 NTB -> Ivory TTT -> Armies of Israel, The; Houses; Sciences EBD -> House SBD -> Ivory; Jezre-el 22:39 - [In Context] The rest of the events in Ahab's reign and the story of the ivory palace and the cities he built are recorded in The Book of the History of the Kings of Israel.
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 22:40 JFB -> Commentary on 22:40 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 22:40 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 22:40 TSK -> Commentary on 22:40 TSK -> Entry for 22:40 WEN -> Notes on 22:40 22:40 - [In Context] When Ahab died, he was buried among his ancestors. Then his son Ahaziah became the next king.
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 22:41 JFB -> Commentary on 22:41 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 22:41 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 22:41 TSK -> Commentary on 22:41 TSK -> Entry for 22:41 WEN -> Notes on 22:41 NTB -> Azubah; Jehoshaphat; Rulers TTT -> Armies of Israel, The; Kings 22:41 - [In Context] Jehoshaphat son of Asa began to rule over Judah in the fourth year of King Ahab's reign in Israel.
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 22:42 JFB -> Commentary on 22:42 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 22:42 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 22:42 TSK -> Commentary on 22:42 TSK -> Entry for 22:42 WEN -> Notes on 22:42 22:42 - [In Context] He was thirty-five years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem twenty-five years. His mother was Azubah, the daughter of Shilhi.
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 22:43 JFB -> Commentary on 22:43 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 22:43 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 22:43 TSK -> Commentary on 22:43 TSK -> Entry for 22:43 WEN -> Notes on 22:43 NTB -> Children; High Places; Influence; Jehoshaphat; Rulers TTT -> Armies of Israel, The; Kings EBD -> Jehoshaphat 22:43 - [In Context] Jehoshaphat was a good king, following the example of his father, Asa. He did what was pleasing in the LORD's sight. During his reign, however, he failed to remove all the pagan shrines, and the people still offered sacrifices and burned incense there.
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 22:44 JFB -> Commentary on 22:44 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 22:44 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 22:44 TSK -> Commentary on 22:44 TSK -> Entry for 22:44 WEN -> Notes on 22:44 NTB -> Rulers TTT -> Armies of Israel, The; Kings 22:44 - [In Context] Jehoshaphat also made peace with the king of Israel.
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 22:45 JFB -> Commentary on 22:45 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 22:45 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 22:45 TSK -> Commentary on 22:45 TSK -> Entry for 22:45 WEN -> Notes on 22:45 22:45 - [In Context] The rest of the events in Jehoshaphat's reign, the extent of his power, and the wars he waged are recorded in The Book of the History of the Kings of Judah.
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 22:46 JFB -> Commentary on 22:46 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 22:46 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 22:46 TSK -> Commentary on 22:46 TSK -> Entry for 22:46 WEN -> Notes on 22:46 22:46 - [In Context] He banished from the land the rest of the shrine prostitutes, who still continued their practices from the days of his father, Asa.
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 22:47 JFB -> Commentary on 22:47 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 22:47 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 22:47 TSK -> Commentary on 22:47 TSK -> Entry for 22:47 WEN -> Notes on 22:47 NTB -> Deputy; Edomites TTT -> Armies of Israel, The; Edomites, The; Kings EBD -> Deputy 22:47 - [In Context] There was no king in Edom at that time, only a deputy.
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 22:48 JFB -> Commentary on 22:48 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 22:48 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 22:48 TSK -> Commentary on 22:48 TSK -> Entry for 22:48 WEN -> Notes on 22:48 SPG -> Devotional using 22:48 22:48 - [In Context] Jehoshaphat also built a fleet of trading ships F83 to sail to Ophir for gold. But the ships never set sail, for they were wrecked at Ezion-geber.
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 22:49 JFB -> Commentary on 22:49 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 22:49 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 22:49 WEN -> Notes on 22:49 NTB -> Ahaziah; Jehoshaphat TTT -> Armies of Israel, The; Commerce; Kings EBD -> Jehoshaphat; Ships; Tarshish SBD -> Ahaziah 22:49 - [In Context] At that time Ahaziah son of Ahab proposed to Jehoshaphat, "Let my men sail an expedition with your men." But Jehoshaphat refused the offer.
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 22:50 JFB -> Commentary on 22:50 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 22:50 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 22:50 TSK -> Commentary on 22:50 TSK -> Entry for 22:50 WEN -> Notes on 22:50 22:50 - [In Context] When Jehoshaphat died, he was buried with his ancestors in the City of David. Then his son Jehoram became the next king.
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 22:51 JFB -> Commentary on 22:51 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 22:51 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 22:51 TSK -> Commentary on 22:51 TSK -> Entry for 22:51 WEN -> Notes on 22:51 NTB -> Ahaziah; Influence; Samaria TTT -> Armies of Israel, The; Kings EBD -> Ahaziah SBD -> Ahaziah; Elijah 22:51 - [In Context] Ahaziah son of Ahab began to rule over Israel in the seventeenth year of King Jehoshaphat's reign in Judah. He reigned in Samaria two years.
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 22:52 JFB -> Commentary on 22:52 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 22:52 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 22:52 TSK -> Commentary on 22:52 TSK -> Entry for 22:52 WEN -> Notes on 22:52 NTB -> Ahaziah; Children; Influence TTT -> Armies of Israel, The; Kings SBD -> Ahaziah 22:52 - [In Context] But he did what was evil in the LORD's sight, following the example of his father and mother and the example of Jeroboam son of Nebat, who had led Israel into the sin of idolatry.
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 22:53 JFB -> Commentary on 22:53 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 22:53 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 22:53 TSK -> Commentary on 22:53 TSK -> Entry for 22:53 WEN -> Notes on 22:53 NTB -> Ahaziah; Influence TTT -> Armies of Israel, The; Kings SBD -> Ahaziah 22:53 - [In Context] He served Baal and worshiped him, arousing the anger of the LORD, the God of Israel, just as his father had done.
FOOTNOTES: F83: Hebrew fleet of ships of Tarshish.

Abbreviations Legend: GEB - Gill's Exposition; JFB - Jamieson, Fausset, Brown; MHC-COM - Matthew Henry Complete; MHC-CON - Matthew Henry Concise; SRN - Scofield Reference Notes; TSK - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge; WEN - Wesley's Explanatory Notes; NTB - Nave's Topical Bible; TSK - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge; TTT - Torrey's Topical Textbook; EBD - Easton's Bible Dictionary; SBD - Smith's Bible Dictionary; TV - Today's Verse; SPG - Spurgeon's Morning & Evening; Copyright Statement - Holy Bible, The New Living Translation copyright © 1996 by Tyndale Charitable Trust. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers. All rights reserved. For more information about the NLT, please click here.