And the king of Israel and Jehoshaphat the king of Judah sat each on his throne, having put on their robes, in a void place in the entrance of the gate of Samaria; and all the prophets prophesied before them.
The king of Israel and Jehoshaphat, the king of Judah, each sat on their thrones, wearing their royal robes, in an open area at the entrance to the gate of Samaria. All the prophets were giving their prophecies in front of them.
The two kings are sitting in their royal splendor, listening to prophets tell them what they believe God wants them to know about their upcoming battle plans.
📚 Historical Context
This scene takes place around 853 BC when King Ahab of Israel wanted King Jehoshaphat of Judah to join him in battle against Syria to reclaim the city of Ramoth-gilead. The kings are consulting prophets before going to war, which was a common practice in ancient times. The city gate was typically where important civic and judicial matters were conducted, making it an appropriate place for this royal consultation.
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