2 Chronicles 18:28 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

So the king of Israel and Jehoshaphat the king of Judah went up to Ramothgilead.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

So the king of Israel and Jehoshaphat the king of Judah went up to Ramoth-gilead.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

The writer is describing how two kings decided to go to war together at Ramoth-gilead, despite receiving a warning from God's prophet not to go.

📚 Historical Context

This occurs during the reign of King Ahab of Israel and King Jehoshaphat of Judah around 850 BC. Despite the prophet Micaiah's warning that the battle would end in disaster, both kings chose to ignore God's message and proceed with their military campaign to retake the city of Ramoth-gilead from the Arameans.

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2 Chronicles 18:3

King Ahab of Israel asked King Jehoshaphat of Judah, 'Will you come with me to fight at Ramoth Gilead?' Jehoshaphat replied, 'I am with you completely, and my people are like your people. We will join you in this battle.'

1 Kings 22:4

And he said to Jehoshaphat, 'Will you come with me to fight at Ramoth Gilead?' And Jehoshaphat said to the king of Israel, 'I am with you completely—my people are your people, and my horses are your horses.'

1 Kings 22:29

So the king of Israel and Jehoshaphat the king of Judah went up to attack Ramoth Gilead.

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