And the king of Israel and Jehoshaphat king of Judah sat either of them on his throne, clothed in their robes, and they sat in a void place at the entering in of the gate of Samaria; and all the prophets prophesied before them.
The king of Israel and King Jehoshaphat of Judah each sat on their thrones, wearing their royal robes. They were positioned in an open area at the entrance to the gate of Samaria, and all the prophets were speaking their prophecies in front of them.
The two kings are holding court together in their royal garments while prophets deliver messages to them at the city gate.
📚 Historical Context
In the 9th century BC, during the divided kingdom of Israel and Judah, King Ahab of Israel and King Jehoshaphat of Judah had formed an alliance to wage war against their enemies. They were seated on their thrones in a public area at the gate of Samaria, which served as a traditional spot for kings to hold court, receive counsel, and witness prophecies from advisors. This setting highlights the contrast between false prophets flattering the kings and the eventual appearance of a true prophet, Micaiah.
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