And Jehoshaphat said, The word of the LORD is with him. So the king of Israel and Jehoshaphat and the king of Edom went down to him.
And Jehoshaphat said, 'The Lord's word is with him.' So the king of Israel, Jehoshaphat, and the king of Edom went down to see him.
Jehoshaphat recognized that God spoke through the prophet, so all three kings went to seek his guidance.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative of 2 Kings, King Jehoshaphat of Judah allies with the king of Israel and the king of Edom to wage war against Moab, a rebellious nation. When the kings face uncertainty in their campaign, Jehoshaphat insists on seeking guidance from the prophet Elisha, recognizing that God's word is with him, which reflects the common practice in ancient Israel of consulting prophets for divine direction during military conflicts.
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