And Jehu the son of Hanani the seer went out to meet him, and said to king Jehoshaphat, Shouldest thou help the ungodly, and love them that hate the LORD? therefore is wrath upon thee from before the LORD.
Jehu, the son of Hanani the prophet, went out to meet him and said to King Jehoshaphat, 'Should you be helping wicked people and loving those who hate the LORD? Because of this, the LORD's anger is against you.'
The prophet is confronting King Jehoshaphat for making alliances with ungodly people, warning him that God is angry about his poor choice of friends and partners.
📚 Historical Context
In the historical context of 2 Chronicles, King Jehoshaphat of Judah had formed an alliance with King Ahab of Israel, who was notorious for his idolatry and opposition to God, during a time when the kingdom of Israel was divided and often led astray. After returning from a battle where this alliance nearly cost Jehoshaphat his life, the prophet Jehu son of Hanani confronted him to highlight the dangers of such partnerships. This event underscores the biblical emphasis on maintaining loyalty to God amid political pressures in ancient Israel.
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