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

During the time of the divided kingdom of Israel, King Ahab of the northern kingdom and King Jehoshaphat of the southern kingdom Judah formed a military alliance to retake the strategic city of Ramoth Gilead from the Arameans. This decision came after consulting prophets, including the true prophet Micaiah, who warned of defeat, but the kings chose to ignore the divine caution. The event reflects the ongoing conflicts and political alliances in the 9th century BC, illustrating the risks of human pride in biblical leadership.

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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.'

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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.'

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