And after certain years he went down to Ahab to Samaria. And Ahab killed sheep and oxen for him in abundance, and for the people that he had with him, and persuaded him to go up with him to Ramothgilead.
After several years, he went down to visit Ahab in Samaria. Ahab prepared a huge feast with plenty of sheep and cattle for him and all the people who came with him, and convinced him to join him in attacking Ramoth-gilead.
This verse describes how King Ahab of Israel lavishly entertained King Jehoshaphat of Judah and then persuaded him to join a military campaign.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative of 2 Chronicles, this verse describes an event during the divided kingdom of Israel, where King Jehoshaphat of Judah visited King Ahab of Israel after several years of separation. Ahab, known for his idolatry and alliance with pagan influences through his wife Jezebel, hosted Jehoshaphat with a grand feast as a way to persuade him to join a military campaign against the Arameans at Ramoth-gilead. This interaction sets the stage for later consequences, illustrating the risks of forming alliances with those who reject God's commands.
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