1 Kings 22:29
1 Kings 22:29 in Multiple Translations
So the king of Israel and Jehoshaphat king of Judah went up to Ramoth-gilead.
So the king of Israel and Jehoshaphat the king of Judah went up to Ramoth-gilead.
So the king of Israel and Jehoshaphat the king of Judah went up to Ramoth-gilead.
So the king of Israel and Jehoshaphat, the king of Judah, went up to Ramoth-gilead.
The king of Israel and Jehoshaphat, king of Judah, went to attack Ramoth-gilead.
So the King of Israel and Iehoshaphat the King of Iudah went vp to Ramoth Gilead.
And the king of Israel goeth up, and Jehoshaphat king of Judah, to Ramoth-Gilead.
So the king of Israel and Jehoshaphat the king of Judah went up to Ramoth Gilead.
So the king of Israel and Jehoshaphat the king of Judah went up to Ramoth-gilead.
So the king of Israel, and Josaphat king of Juda went up to Ramoth Galaad.
So the King of Israel and the King of Judah led their armies to Ramoth, in the Gilead region.
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1 Kings 22:29 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יַּ֧עַל
מֶֽלֶךְ
יִשְׂרָאֵ֛ל
וְ/יהוֹשָׁפָ֥ט
מֶֽלֶךְ
יְהוּדָ֖ה
רָמֹ֥ת
גִּלְעָֽד
וַ/יַּ֧עַל
ʻâlâh
H5927
to ascend
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
מֶֽלֶךְ
melek
H4428
King's
N-ms
יִשְׂרָאֵ֛ל
Yisrâʼêl
H3478
Israel
N-proper
וְ/יהוֹשָׁפָ֥ט
Yᵉhôwshâphâṭ
H3092
Jehoshaphat
Conj | N-proper
מֶֽלֶךְ
melek
H4428
King's
N-ms
יְהוּדָ֖ה
Yᵉhûwdâh
H3063
Judah
N-proper
רָמֹ֥ת
Râmôth Gilʻâd
H7433
Ramoth (Gilead)
N-proper
גִּלְעָֽד
Gilʻâd
H1568
Gilead
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Kings 22:29
וַ/יַּ֧עַל
ʻâlâh
H5927
"to ascend"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
To ascend means to go up or rise, like the smoke from an altar going up to God, as described in many Bible passages, including Leviticus and Psalms.
Definition: : rise/go 1) to go up, ascend, climb 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to go up, ascend 1a2) to meet, visit, follow, depart, withdraw, retreat 1a3) to go up, come up (of animals) 1a4) to spring up, grow, shoot forth (of vegetation) 1a5) to go up, go up over, rise (of natural phenomenon) 1a6) to come up (before God) 1a7) to go up, go up over, extend (of boundary) 1a8) to excel, be superior to 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be taken up, be brought up, be taken away 1b2) to take oneself away 1b3) to be exalted 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to bring up, cause to ascend or climb, cause to go up 1c2) to bring up, bring against, take away 1c3) to bring up, draw up, train 1c4) to cause to ascend 1c5) to rouse, stir up (mentally) 1c6) to offer, bring up (of gifts) 1c7) to exalt 1c8) to cause to ascend, offer 1d) (Hophal) 1d1) to be carried away, be led up 1d2) to be taken up into, be inserted in 1d3) to be offered 1e) (Hithpael) to lift oneself
Usage: Occurs in 817 OT verses. KJV: arise (up), (cause to) ascend up, at once, break (the day) (up), bring (up), (cause to) burn, carry up, cast up, [phrase] shew, climb (up), (cause to, make to) come (up), cut off, dawn, depart, exalt, excel, fall, fetch up, get up, (make to) go (away, up); grow (over) increase, lay, leap, levy, lift (self) up, light, (make) up, [idiom] mention, mount up, offer, make to pay, [phrase] perfect, prefer, put (on), raise, recover, restore, (make to) rise (up), scale, set (up), shoot forth (up), (begin to) spring (up), stir up, take away (up), work. See also: Genesis 2:6; Exodus 34:4; Joshua 7:6.
מֶֽלֶךְ
melek
H4428
"King's"
N-ms
This word refers to a king or royal person, like King David or King Saul. It can also describe something related to a king, like the King's Valley in Genesis. The Bible often uses this word to talk about the rulers of Israel.
Definition: King's (Valley) (Gen.14.17)
Usage: Occurs in 1919 OT verses. KJV: king, royal. See also: Genesis 14:1; Joshua 10:39; 1 Samuel 16:1.
יִשְׂרָאֵ֛ל
Yisrâʼêl
H3478
"Israel"
N-proper
Israel is the symbolic name of Jacob, also referring to his descendants. Jacob, son of Isaac and Rebekah, had 12 sons who became the tribes of Israel, as told in Genesis 25:26. His story is crucial to the Bible's narrative.
Definition: A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.25.26; son of: Isaac (H3327) and Rebekah (H7259); brother of: Esau (H6215); married to Rachel (H7354), Leah (H3812), Zilpah (H2153) and Bilhah (H1090A); father of: Reuben (H7205), Simeon (H8095), Levi (H3878), Judah (H3063), Dan (H1835H), Naphtali (H5321), Gad (H1410), Asher (H0836), Issachar (H3485), Zebulun (H2074), Dinah (H1783), Joseph (H3130) and Benjamin (H1144); also called Jacob frequently § Israel = "God prevails" 1) the second name for Jacob given to him by God after his wrestling with the angel at Peniel 2) the name of the descendants and the nation of the descendants of Jacob 2a) the name of the nation until the death of Solomon and the split 2b) the name used and given to the northern kingdom consisting of the 10 tribes under Jeroboam; the southern kingdom was known as Judah 2c) the name of the nation after the return from exile
Usage: Occurs in 2231 OT verses. KJV: Israel. See also: Genesis 32:29; Exodus 13:18; Exodus 40:38.
וְ/יהוֹשָׁפָ֥ט
Yᵉhôwshâphâṭ
H3092
"Jehoshaphat"
Conj | N-proper
Jehoshaphat was a king of Judah who ruled for 25 years and was known for his piety and prosperity. His name means Jehovah has judged, and he is mentioned in 2 Kings 9:2 as the son of King Asa. He was one of the best kings of Judah in the Bible.
Definition: A man of the Kingdom of Israel, living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Ki.9.2; son of: Nimshi (H5250); father of: Jehu (H3058H) § Jehoshaphat = "Jehovah has judged" 1) son of king Asa and himself king of Judah for 25 years; one of the best, most pious, and prosperous kings of Judah 2) son of Nimshi and father of king Jehu of the northern kingdom of Israel 3) son of Ahilud and chronicler under David and Solomon 4) son of Paruah and one of the 12 commissary officers under Solomon 5) a priest and trumpeter in the time of David 6) symbolical name of a valley near Jerusalem which is the place of ultimate judgment; maybe the deep ravine which separates Jerusalem from the Mount of Olives through which the Kidron flowed
Usage: Occurs in 75 OT verses. KJV: Jehoshaphat. Compare H3146 (יוֹשָׁפָט). See also: 2 Samuel 8:16; 2 Chronicles 17:5; Joel 4:12.
מֶֽלֶךְ
melek
H4428
"King's"
N-ms
This word refers to a king or royal person, like King David or King Saul. It can also describe something related to a king, like the King's Valley in Genesis. The Bible often uses this word to talk about the rulers of Israel.
Definition: King's (Valley) (Gen.14.17)
Usage: Occurs in 1919 OT verses. KJV: king, royal. See also: Genesis 14:1; Joshua 10:39; 1 Samuel 16:1.
יְהוּדָ֖ה
Yᵉhûwdâh
H3063
"Judah"
N-proper
Judah is the name of the tribe descended from Judah, the son of Jacob. It is also the name of the region where the tribe lived. The name means 'praised' and is first mentioned in Genesis.
Definition: § Judah = "praised" the tribe descended from Judah the son of Jacob
Usage: Occurs in 754 OT verses. KJV: Judah. See also: Genesis 29:35; 1 Samuel 23:3; 2 Kings 14:13.
רָמֹ֥ת
Râmôth Gilʻâd
H7433
"Ramoth (Gilead)"
N-proper
Ramoth-Gilead is a location east of the Jordan River, mentioned in the Bible as a significant place. It was the site of a major battle and is also associated with the prophet Elisha. The name means heights or high places.
Definition: § Ramoth = "heights" Ramoth-gilead-a place in Gilead
Usage: Occurs in 21 OT verses. KJV: Ramoth-gilead, Ramoth in Gilead. See also H7216 (רָאמוֹת). See also: Joshua 21:38; 2 Kings 9:1; 2 Chronicles 22:5.
גִּלְעָֽד
Gilʻâd
H1568
"Gilead"
N-proper
Gilead refers to a mountainous region east of the Jordan River, also the name of three Israelites. It means 'rocky region' and is sometimes called 'Mount Gilead'.
Definition: Gilead = "rocky region" a mountainous region bounded on the west by the Jordan, on the north by Bashan, on the east by the Arabian plateau, and on the south by Moab and Ammon; sometimes called 'Mount Gilead' or the 'land of Gilead' or just 'Gilead'. Divided into north and south Gilead
Usage: Occurs in 123 OT verses. KJV: Gilead, Gileadite. See also: Genesis 31:21; 1 Samuel 11:9; Psalms 60:9.
Study Notes — 1 Kings 22:29
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- Gill's Exposition on 1 Kings 22:29
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Kings 22:29
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Kings 22:29
- Trapp's Commentary on 1 Kings 22:29
- Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Kings 22:29
- Barnes' Notes on 1 Kings 22:29
Context — Ahab’s Defeat and Death
27and tell them that this is what the king says: ‘Put this man in prison and feed him only bread and water until I return safely.’”
28But Micaiah replied, “If you ever return safely, the LORD has not spoken through me.” Then he added, “Take heed, all you people!”
29So the king of Israel and Jehoshaphat king of Judah went up to Ramoth-gilead.
30And the king of Israel said to Jehoshaphat, “I will disguise myself and go into battle, but you wear your royal robes.” So the king of Israel disguised himself and went into battle. 31Now the king of Aram had ordered his thirty-two chariot commanders, “Do not fight with anyone, small or great, except the king of Israel.”Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | 2 Chronicles 18:28 | So the king of Israel and Jehoshaphat king of Judah went up to Ramoth-gilead. |
| 2 | 1 Kings 22:2–9 | However, in the third year, Jehoshaphat king of Judah went down to visit the king of Israel, who said to his servants, “Do you not know that Ramoth-gilead is ours, but we have failed to take it from the hand of the king of Aram?” So he asked Jehoshaphat, “Will you go with me to fight against Ramoth-gilead?” Jehoshaphat answered the king of Israel, “I am like you, my people are your people, and my horses are your horses.” But Jehoshaphat also said to the king of Israel, “Please inquire first for the word of the LORD.” So the king of Israel assembled the prophets, about four hundred men, and asked them, “Should I go to war against Ramoth-gilead, or should I refrain?” “Go up,” they replied, “and the Lord will deliver it into the hand of the king.” But Jehoshaphat asked, “Is there not still a prophet of the LORD here of whom we can inquire?” The king of Israel answered, “There is still one man who can ask the LORD, but I hate him because he never prophesies anything good for me, but only bad. He is Micaiah son of Imlah.” “The king should not say that!” Jehoshaphat replied. So the king of Israel called one of his officials and said, “Bring Micaiah son of Imlah at once.” |
1 Kings 22:29 Summary
The king of Israel and Jehoshaphat king of Judah went up to Ramoth-gilead to fight a battle, despite the warnings from the prophet Micaiah, as seen in 1 Kings 22:17-28. This shows that even when we are warned about the dangers of a particular path, we may still choose to proceed, and this can have serious consequences. As believers, we should always seek to follow God's will and seek His guidance, as expressed in Proverbs 3:5-6, and trust in His sovereignty, as seen in Romans 8:28. By doing so, we can avoid the pitfalls and dangers that lie ahead and walk in the path of righteousness, as seen in Psalm 37:4-5.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did the king of Israel and Jehoshaphat king of Judah go up to Ramoth-gilead?
They went to Ramoth-gilead because the king of Israel wanted to retake the city, which was within his kingdom, as indicated in 1 Kings 22:3, and Jehoshaphat agreed to help him, as seen in 1 Kings 22:4.
What was the significance of Ramoth-gilead in this context?
Ramoth-gilead was a strategic city in the kingdom of Israel, and its capture would have been a significant victory for the king of Israel, as seen in 1 Kings 22:3, and would have helped to secure his kingdom's borders, similar to the conquests described in Joshua 13:25-26.
How did this event relate to the prophecy of Micaiah in the preceding verses?
The event of the king of Israel and Jehoshaphat going up to Ramoth-gilead was a direct response to the prophecy of Micaiah, who had spoken against their plans, as seen in 1 Kings 22:17-28, and the king's decision to go to war despite the warning was a test of his faith and obedience, similar to the testing of faith seen in Deuteronomy 8:2-3.
What can we learn from the actions of the king of Israel and Jehoshaphat in this verse?
We can learn that even when we have been warned about the dangers of a particular path, we may still choose to proceed, as seen in 1 Kings 22:29, and this can have serious consequences, as seen in the rest of the chapter, and we should always seek to follow God's will, as expressed in Proverbs 3:5-6.
Reflection Questions
- What are the potential consequences of ignoring the warnings and prophecies of God, and how can I apply this to my own life?
- How can I balance my desire for success and achievement with the need to follow God's will and seek His guidance, as seen in Psalm 37:4-5?
- What role does faith and trust play in my decision-making process, and how can I cultivate a deeper trust in God's sovereignty, as seen in Romans 8:28?
- In what ways can I be more mindful of the potential pitfalls and dangers that lie ahead, and how can I seek God's guidance and protection, as seen in Psalm 91:1-2?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Kings 22:29
So the king of Israel, and Jehoshaphat the king of Judah, went up to Ramothgilead. Which, according to Bunting (r), was twenty four miles from Samaria.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Kings 22:29
So the king of Israel and Jehoshaphat the king of Judah went up to Ramoth-gilead. Went up to Hamoth-gilead.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Kings 22:29
Jehoshaphat, though a good man, yet was easily deceived in this matter; partly because Micaiah was a person unknown to him, and both he and the other prophets pretending to give their answer in the name of the Lord, it seemed hard to him to determine the controversy, which only the event could decide; and therefore it is no wonder if he was overborne by the vast disproportion of four hundred prophets to one, and by his relation, and obligation, and affection to Ahab: and partly because the war was just and lawful, to recover his own rights, which the Syrian king unjustly detained from him.
Trapp's Commentary on 1 Kings 22:29
1 Kings 22:29 So the king of Israel and Jehoshaphat the king of Judah went up to Ramothgilead.Ver. 29. And Jehoshaphat the king of Judah went up.] Strange, that being so fairly warned, he should yet go with Ahab: but he had passed his word to him, and was loath to shrink back. So the queen of Navarre, wanting a French wife for her son, would not hear such of her ministers as dissuaded it in regard of the diversity of religions; but went on with it, to the destruction of herself and three hundred thousand others in the Parisian massacre.
Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Kings 22:29
(29) So . . . Jehoshaphat.—The continued adhesion of Jehoshaphat, against the voice of prophecy, which he had himself invoked (severely rebuked in 2 Chronicles 18:31), and, indeed, the subservient part which he plays throughout, evidently indicate a position of virtual dependence of Judah on the stronger power of Israel, of which the alliance by marriage—destined to be all but fatal to the dynasty of David (2 Kings 11:1-2)—was at once the sign and the cause.
Barnes' Notes on 1 Kings 22:29
It might have been expected that Jehoshaphat would have withdrawn from the expedition when he heard Micaiah denounce it.