1 Kings 22:7

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

But Jehoshaphat asked, “Is there not still a prophet of the LORD here of whom we can inquire?”

American Standard Version (1901)

But Jehoshaphat said, Is there not here a prophet of Jehovah besides, that we may inquire of him?

Bible in Basic English

But Jehoshaphat said, Is there no other prophet of the Lord here from whom we may get directions?

Free Bible Version

But Jehoshaphat asked, “Isn't there another prophet of the Lord here that we can ask?”

Geneva Bible 1599

And Iehoshaphat said, Is there here neuer a Prophet of the Lord more, that we might inquire of him?

King James (Authorized) Version

And Jehoshaphat said, Is there not here a prophet of the LORD besides, that we might enquire of him?

Translation for Translators

But Jehoshaphat asked, “Is there no prophet of Yahweh here whom we can ask?”

Unlocked Literal Bible

But Jehoshaphat said, “Is there not here yet another prophet of Yahweh from whom we might seek advice?”

Noah Webster Bible

And Jehoshaphat said, Is there not here a prophet of the LORD besides, that we may inquire of him?

World English Bible

But Jehoshaphat said, “Isn’t there here a prophet of Yahweh, that we may inquire of him?”

Young's Literal Translation

And Jehoshaphat saith, 'Is there not here a prophet of Jehovah besides, and we seek by him?'

Context

Ahab and the False Prophets

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?”

Summary

In this verse, King Jehoshaphat of Judah expresses his willingness to seek the counsel of the Lord before going to battle with King Ahab of Israel. This demonstrates Jehoshaphat's desire to align his actions with God's will and to make decisions based on divine guidance. Seeking God's counsel before making important decisions is a recurring theme in the Bible, emphasizing the importance of relying on God's wisdom rather than human understanding. Jehoshaphat's example serves as a reminder for believers to prioritize seeking God's guidance in all aspects of their lives, trusting in His direction and wisdom.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

And the king of Israel, and Jehoshaphat the king of Judah, sat each on his throne,.... In great state and majesty: having put on their robes; their royal robes, which they wore when they appeared in pomp and grandeur: in a void place in the entrance of the gate of Samaria; where courts of judicature were held, and there was an open void space for the people to assemble in to hear; the word has the signification of a corn floor, and the Jews suppose they and their attendants sat in a semicircle like the half of a corn floor, after the same manner in which they say the sanhedrim at Jerusalem sat (o): and all the prophets prophesied before them; concerning this affair of going to Ramothgilead. (o) T. Bab. Cholin, fol. 5. 1. Vid. Kimchium in loc.