And he went and sent to Jehoshaphat the king of Judah, saying, The king of Moab hath rebelled against me: wilt thou go with me against Moab to battle? And he said, I will go up: I am as thou art, my people as thy people, and my horses as thy horses.
So he went and sent a message to Jehoshaphat, the king of Judah, saying, 'The king of Moab has rebelled against me. Will you join me in battle against Moab?' Jehoshaphat replied, 'I will go with you. I am with you completely, my people are your people, and my horses are your horses.'
The king of Israel asks King Jehoshaphat of Judah to join him in war against Moab, and Jehoshaphat pledges his complete support and loyalty.
📚 Historical Context
In the 9th century BC, during the divided kingdom period, King Jehoram of Israel faced a rebellion from Moab, a vassal state that had been under Israelite control since the time of King David. Jehoram sought military alliance with King Jehoshaphat of Judah, reflecting the pragmatic politics of the era where the two kingdoms occasionally united against external threats. This cooperation underscores the complex relationships between Israel and Judah amidst ongoing rivalries.
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