1 Kings 22:7
1 Kings 22:7 in Multiple Translations
But Jehoshaphat asked, “Is there not still a prophet of the LORD here of whom we can inquire?”
And Jehoshaphat said, Is there not here a prophet of the LORD besides, that we might enquire of him?
But Jehoshaphat said, Is there not here a prophet of Jehovah besides, that we may inquire of him?
But Jehoshaphat said, Is there no other prophet of the Lord here from whom we may get directions?
But Jehoshaphat asked, “Isn't there another prophet of the Lord here that we can ask?”
And Iehoshaphat said, Is there here neuer a Prophet of the Lord more, that we might inquire of him?
And Jehoshaphat saith, 'Is there not here a prophet of Jehovah besides, and we seek by him?'
But Jehoshaphat said, “Isn’t there here a prophet of the LORD, that we may inquire of him?”
And Jehoshaphat said, Is there not here a prophet of the LORD besides, that we may inquire of him?
And Josaphat said: Is there not here some prophet of the Lord, that we may inquire by him?
But Jehoshaphat asked, “Is there no prophet of Yahweh here whom we can ask?”
Berean Amplified Bible — 1 Kings 22:7
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1 Kings 22:7 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יֹּ֨אמֶר֙
יְה֣וֹשָׁפָ֔ט
הַ/אֵ֨ין
פֹּ֥ה
נָבִ֛יא
לַ/יהוָ֖ה
ע֑וֹד
וְ/נִדְרְשָׁ֖ה
מֵ/אוֹתֽ/וֹ
וַ/יֹּ֨אמֶר֙
ʼâmar
H559
to say
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
יְה֣וֹשָׁפָ֔ט
Yᵉhôwshâphâṭ
H3092
Jehoshaphat
N-proper
הַ/אֵ֨ין
ʼayin
H369
nothing
Part | Part
פֹּ֥ה
pôh
H6311
here
Adv
נָבִ֛יא
nâbîyʼ
H5030
prophet
N-ms
לַ/יהוָ֖ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
Prep | N-proper
ע֑וֹד
ʻôwd
H5750
still
Adv
וְ/נִדְרְשָׁ֖ה
dârash
H1875
to seek
Conj | V-Qal-Imperf-1cp
מֵ/אוֹתֽ/וֹ
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
Prep | DirObjM | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Kings 22:7
וַ/יֹּ֨אמֶר֙
ʼâmar
H559
"to say"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
This Hebrew word means to say or speak, and it's used in many different ways in the Bible. It can mean to command, promise, or think, and it's translated in the KJV as 'answer', 'appoint', or 'command'.
Definition: 1) to say, speak, utter 1a) (Qal) to say, to answer, to say in one's heart, to think, to command, to promise, to intend 1b) (Niphal) to be told, to be said, to be called 1c) (Hithpael) to boast, to act proudly 1d) (Hiphil) to avow, to avouch Aramaic equivalent: a.mar (אֲמַר "to say" H0560)
Usage: Occurs in 4337 OT verses. KJV: answer, appoint, avouch, bid, boast self, call, certify, challenge, charge, [phrase] (at the, give) command(-ment), commune, consider, declare, demand, [idiom] desire, determine, [idiom] expressly, [idiom] indeed, [idiom] intend, name, [idiom] plainly, promise, publish, report, require, say, speak (against, of), [idiom] still, [idiom] suppose, talk, tell, term, [idiom] that is, [idiom] think, use (speech), utter, [idiom] verily, [idiom] yet. See also: Genesis 1:3; Genesis 18:23; Genesis 25:32.
יְה֣וֹשָׁפָ֔ט
Yᵉhôwshâphâṭ
H3092
"Jehoshaphat"
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.
הַ/אֵ֨ין
ʼayin
H369
"nothing"
Part | Part
This word means nothing or not, often used to indicate the absence of something, as in Genesis 1:2 where the earth was without form. It emphasizes the idea of something lacking or non-existent.
Definition: 1) nothing, not, nought n 1a) nothing, nought neg 1b) not 1c) to have not (of possession) adv 1d) without w/prep 1e) for lack of
Usage: Occurs in 686 OT verses. KJV: else, except, fail, (father-) less, be gone, in(-curable), neither, never, no (where), none, nor, (any, thing), not, nothing, to nought, past, un(-searchable), well-nigh, without. Compare H370 (אַיִן). See also: Genesis 2:5; Deuteronomy 14:27; 1 Kings 15:22.
פֹּ֥ה
pôh
H6311
"here"
Adv
This Hebrew word means 'here' or 'this place', and is used to indicate a specific location. It can also mean 'from here' or 'hither', showing movement or direction from a certain spot.
Definition: 1) here, from here, hither 1a) here 1b) hither
Usage: Occurs in 57 OT verses. KJV: here, hither, the one (other, this, that) side. See also: Genesis 19:12; 2 Kings 3:11; Psalms 132:14.
נָבִ֛יא
nâbîyʼ
H5030
"prophet"
N-ms
A prophet is someone who speaks for God, like a spokesperson. This word is used in the Bible to describe true and false prophets, like those in 1 and 2 Kings.
Definition: 1) spokesman, speaker, prophet 1a) prophet 1b) false prophet 1c) heathen prophet Aramaic equivalent: ne.vi (נְבִיא "prophet" H5029)
Usage: Occurs in 288 OT verses. KJV: prophecy, that prophesy, prophet. See also: Genesis 20:7; 2 Kings 24:2; Psalms 51:2.
לַ/יהוָ֖ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
Prep | N-proper
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.
ע֑וֹד
ʻôwd
H5750
"still"
Adv
The word 'still' means something continues or happens again, like in Genesis 29:26 and Isaiah 2:11. It can also mean 'more' or 'additionally'.
Definition: subst 1) a going round, continuance adv 2) still, yet, again, besides 2a) still, yet (of continuance or persistence) 2b) still, yet, more (of addition or repetition) 2c) again 2d) still, moreover, besides Aramaic equivalent: od (עוֹד "still" H5751)
Usage: Occurs in 459 OT verses. KJV: again, [idiom] all life long, at all, besides, but, else, further(-more), henceforth, (any) longer, (any) more(-over), [idiom] once, since, (be) still, when, (good, the) while (having being), (as, because, whether, while) yet (within). See also: Genesis 4:25; Judges 9:37; 2 Chronicles 32:16.
וְ/נִדְרְשָׁ֖ה
dârash
H1875
"to seek"
Conj | V-Qal-Imperf-1cp
To seek or ask is the meaning of this Hebrew word, often used to describe seeking God or worshiping him. It can also mean to investigate or enquire about something.
Definition: 1) to resort to, seek, seek with care, enquire, require 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to resort to, frequent (a place), (tread a place) 1a2) to consult, enquire of, seek 1a2a) of God 1a2b) of heathen gods, necromancers 1a3) to seek deity in prayer and worship 1a3a) God 1a3b) heathen deities 1a4) to seek (with a demand), demand, require 1a5) to investigate, enquire 1a6) to ask for, require, demand 1a7) to practice, study, follow, seek with application 1a8) to seek with care, care for 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to allow oneself to be enquired of, consulted (only of God) 1b2) to be sought, be sought out 1b3) to be required (of blood)
Usage: Occurs in 152 OT verses. KJV: ask, [idiom] at all, care for, [idiom] diligently, inquire, make inquisition, (necro-) mancer, question, require, search, seek (for, out), [idiom] surely. See also: Genesis 9:5; Ezra 10:16; Psalms 9:11.
מֵ/אוֹתֽ/וֹ
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
Prep | DirObjM | Suff
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
Study Notes — 1 Kings 22:7
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- Gill's Exposition on 1 Kings 22:7
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Kings 22:7
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Kings 22:7
- Trapp's Commentary on 1 Kings 22:7
- Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Kings 22:7
- Cambridge Bible on 1 Kings 22:7
- Barnes' Notes on 1 Kings 22:7
- Whedon's Commentary on 1 Kings 22:7
- Sermons on 1 Kings 22:7
Context — Ahab and the False Prophets
5But Jehoshaphat also said to the king of Israel, “Please inquire first for the word of the LORD.”
6So 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.”
7But Jehoshaphat asked, “Is there not still a prophet of the LORD here of whom we can inquire?”
8The king of Israel answered, “There is still one man through whom we can inquire of 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. 9So the king of Israel called one of his officials and said, “Bring Micaiah son of Imlah at once.”Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | 2 Kings 3:11–13 | But Jehoshaphat asked, “Is there no prophet of the LORD here? Let us inquire of the LORD through him.” And one of the servants of the king of Israel answered, “Elisha son of Shaphat is here. He used to pour water on the hands of Elijah. ” Jehoshaphat affirmed, “The word of the LORD is with him.” So the king of Israel and Jehoshaphat and the king of Edom went down to him. Elisha, however, said to the king of Israel, “What have we to do with each other? Go to the prophets of your father and of your mother!” “No,” replied the king of Israel, “for it is the LORD who has summoned these three kings to deliver them into the hand of Moab.” |
| 2 | 2 Chronicles 18:6–7 | 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. |
1 Kings 22:7 Summary
This verse shows that Jehoshaphat wanted to make sure they were doing what God wanted, so he asked if there was another prophet they could ask. He wasn't satisfied with just one group's answer and wanted to hear from someone else. This is like when we need to make a big decision and we want to make sure it's what God wants us to do, so we pray and ask for guidance, as in Psalm 119:105 where the word of God is a lamp to our feet. Jehoshaphat's example teaches us to seek God's will in our decisions, just as it says in Proverbs 3:5-6 to trust in the Lord with all our heart and lean not on our own understanding.
Frequently Asked Questions
What motivated Jehoshaphat to ask if there was another prophet of the LORD to inquire of?
Jehoshaphat's request was likely driven by his desire to ensure that the decision to go to war was in line with God's will, as seen in his earlier request to inquire of the word of the LORD in 1 Kings 22:5. He may have been skeptical of the unanimous but potentially biased response from the 400 prophets assembled by the king of Israel.
Why did the king of Israel have a negative opinion of the prophet Micaiah?
The king of Israel hated Micaiah because he never prophesied anything good for him, but only bad, as stated in 1 Kings 22:8. This suggests that Micaiah was a faithful prophet who spoke the truth, even if it was unpleasant to hear, much like the prophets in Isaiah 30:10 who spoke truth to those who did not want to hear it.
What does this verse reveal about Jehoshaphat's character?
This verse shows that Jehoshaphat was a man who valued seeking God's guidance and was not willing to rush into decisions without ensuring they were in line with God's will, as also seen in 2 Chronicles 17:3-4 where he walked in the ways of David his father.
How does this verse relate to the concept of seeking counsel from multiple sources?
Jehoshaphat's request for another prophet's opinion demonstrates the importance of seeking counsel from multiple sources, especially when making significant decisions, as advised in Proverbs 11:14 and Proverbs 24:6.
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas in my life where I need to seek God's guidance, and how can I prioritize seeking His will like Jehoshaphat did?
- How do I respond when I receive counsel or advice that is difficult to hear, and what can I learn from Micaiah's example of speaking truth even to those in power?
- In what ways can I, like Jehoshaphat, demonstrate a commitment to seeking God's guidance in my daily decisions and actions, and what role can prayer and scripture play in this process?
- How can I balance the need for guidance from others with the importance of seeking God's will directly, as Jehoshaphat did in this verse?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Kings 22:7
And Jehoshaphat said, is there not here a prophet of the Lord besides, that we might inquire of him?] He suspected these to be false prophets, though he would not call them so; nor suggest that they
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Kings 22:7
And he said unto Jehoshaphat, Wilt thou go with me to battle to Ramoth-gilead? And Jehoshaphat said to the king of Israel, I am as thou art, my people as thy people, my horses as thy horses. No JFB commentary on these verses.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Kings 22:7
Besides these, who may seem to be such by your opinion, and their own profession; but I desire further satisfaction from some other prophet.
Trapp's Commentary on 1 Kings 22:7
1 Kings 22:7 And Jehoshaphat said, [Is there] not here a prophet of the LORD besides, that we might enquire of him?Ver. 7. Is there not here a prophet of the Lord besides?] Good Jehoshaphat suspecting these four hundred of base flattery, maketh further inquiry for a prophet of the Lord that was melioris monetae of a better stamp. But should such a king as Jehoshaphat be without some true prophet or priest in his retinue? That we might inquire of him.] But did he inquire pro forma tantum, as resolved to go on howsoever? This can hardly be excused.
Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Kings 22:7
(7) Is there not here a prophet of the Lord.—The rendering of the great name “Jehovah” by “the Lord” obscures the sense of the passage. In the previous utterance of the prophets the word (Adonai) is merely “Lord” in the etymological sense, which might mean the Supreme God of any religion. Jehoshaphat, struck with their shrinking from the distinctive name Jehovah, asks, “Is there not a prophet of Jehovah?”—one who is not ashamed or afraid to speak in His awful name?
Cambridge Bible on 1 Kings 22:7
7. Is there not here a prophet of the Lord besides] The R.V. transposes besides, putting it after here. This brings out more clearly the reason for Jehoshaphat’s inquiry. Besides what he has heard, he would gladly be told what to do by a true prophet of Jehovah. These men and their answer did not quite satisfy him. Josephus says Jehoshaphat understood from their language that they were false prophets.
Barnes' Notes on 1 Kings 22:7
Jehoshaphat was dissatisfied. These men - creatures of Ahab, tainted with the worship of calves if not with Baal-worship - had promised victory, but not in the name of Yahweh.
Whedon's Commentary on 1 Kings 22:7
7. A prophet of the Lord besides — Jehoshaphat was not satisfied with the four hundred.
Sermons on 1 Kings 22:7
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(Needed-Men of God) 3. a Servant by Zac Poonen | Zac Poonen preaches on the importance of being servants of others, drawing from the example of Elisha who was introduced as a servant despite performing remarkable miracles. He emp |
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Elisha's Faithfulness by Zac Poonen | Zac Poonen emphasizes Elisha's faithfulness and persistence in following Elijah, illustrating how God tests His servants at various stages of spiritual development. Elisha, initial |