KJV ORIGINAL
And it came to pass in the third year, that Jehoshaphat the king of Judah came down to the king of Israel.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
In the third year, King Jehoshaphat of Judah went to visit the king of Israel.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse tells us that King Jehoshaphat of Judah made a diplomatic visit to the king of Israel after three years.
📚 Historical Context
This event occurred around 853 BC during a period when the kingdoms of Israel and Judah were separate nations after Solomon's death. Jehoshaphat was a godly king of Judah who sought to maintain peaceful relations with the northern kingdom of Israel, despite their spiritual differences. The 'third year' likely refers to three years since the last major interaction between these two kingdoms.
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