2 Chronicles 18:29
2 Chronicles 18:29 in Multiple Translations
And 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.
And the king of Israel said unto Jehoshaphat, I will disguise myself, and will go to the battle; but put thou on thy robes. So the king of Israel disguised himself; and they went to the battle.
And the king of Israel said unto Jehoshaphat, I will disguise myself, and go into the battle; but put thou on thy robes. So the king of Israel disguised himself; and they went into the battle.
And the king of Israel said to Jehoshaphat, I will make a change in my clothing, so that I do not seem to be the king, and will go into the fight; but do you put on your robes. So the king of Israel made a change in his dress, and they went to the fight.
The king of Israel told Jehoshaphat, “When I go into battle I will be in disguise, but you should wear your royal robes.” So the king of Israel disguised himself and went into battle.
And the King of Israel said vnto Iehoshaphat, I will change my selfe, and enter into the battel: but put thou on thine apparel. So the King of Israel changed himselfe, and they went into the battel.
and the king of Israel saith unto Jehoshaphat to disguise himself, and to go into battle, 'And thou, put on thy garments.' And the king of Israel disguiseth himself, and they go into battle.
The king of Israel said to Jehoshaphat, “I will disguise myself, and go into the battle; but you put on your robes.” So the king of Israel disguised himself; and they went into the battle.
And the king of Israel said to Jehoshaphat, I will disguise myself, and will go to the battle; but put thou on thy robes. So the king of Israel disguised himself; and they went to the battle.
And the king of Israel said to Josaphat: I will change my dress, and so I will go to the battle, but put thou on thy own garments. And the king of Israel having changed his dress, went to the battle.
King Ahab said to Jehoshaphat, “I will put on different clothes, in order that no one will recognize that I am the king. But you should wear your royal robe.” So the king of Israel disguised himself, and they both went into the battle.
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Study Notes — 2 Chronicles 18:29
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- Frequently Asked Questions
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- Gill's Exposition on 2 Chronicles 18:29
- Trapp's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 18:29
- Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 18:29
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 18:29
- Cambridge Bible on 2 Chronicles 18:29
- Whedon's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 18:29
- Sermons on 2 Chronicles 18:29
Context — Ahab’s Defeat and Death
29And 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.
30Now the king of Aram had ordered his chariot commanders, “Do not fight with anyone, small or great, except the king of Israel.” 31When the chariot commanders saw Jehoshaphat, they said, “This is the king of Israel!” So they turned to fight against him, but Jehoshaphat cried out, and the LORD helped him. God drew them away from him.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | 1 Samuel 28:8 | So Saul disguised himself by putting on different clothes, and he set out with two of his men. They came to the woman at night, and Saul said, “Consult a spirit for me. Bring up for me the one I name.” |
| 2 | Jeremiah 23:24 | “Can a man hide in secret places where I cannot see him?” declares the LORD. “Do I not fill the heavens and the earth?” declares the LORD. |
| 3 | Proverbs 26:25 | When he speaks graciously, do not believe him, for seven abominations fill his heart. |
| 4 | 1 Kings 20:38 | and the prophet went and waited on the road for the king, disguising himself with a bandage over his eyes. |
| 5 | 2 Chronicles 35:22–23 | Josiah, however, did not turn away from him; instead, in order to engage him in battle, he disguised himself. He did not listen to Neco’s words from the mouth of God, but went to fight him on the Plain of Megiddo. There the archers shot King Josiah, who said to his servants, “Take me away, for I am badly wounded!” |
| 6 | Job 24:15 | The eye of the adulterer watches for twilight. Thinking, ‘No eye will see me,’ he covers his face. |
| 7 | Psalms 12:2 | They lie to one another; they speak with flattering lips and a double heart. |
| 8 | 1 Kings 14:2–6 | and Jeroboam said to his wife, “Now get up, disguise yourself so they will not recognize you as my wife, and go to Shiloh. For Ahijah the prophet is there; it was he who spoke about my kingship over this people. Take with you ten loaves of bread, some cakes, and a jar of honey, and go to him. He will tell you what will become of the boy.” Jeroboam’s wife did as instructed; she arose and went to Shiloh and arrived at Ahijah’s house. Now Ahijah could not see, for his eyes were dim because of his age. But the LORD had said to Ahijah, “Behold, the wife of Jeroboam is coming to ask you about her son, for he is ill. You are to say such and such to her, because when she arrives, she will be disguised.” So when Ahijah heard the sound of her feet entering the door, he said, “Come in, wife of Jeroboam! Why are you disguised? For I have been sent to you with bad news. |
2 Chronicles 18:29 Summary
In 2 Chronicles 18:29, the king of Israel tried to disguise himself to avoid danger, but this plan ultimately did not work. This verse teaches us that we cannot hide from God or the consequences of our actions, and instead, we should trust in His sovereignty and guidance (as seen in Psalm 37:3-7). The king of Israel's actions show us that it is better to be honest and transparent, and to seek God's will above our own plans and strategies (as encouraged in Proverbs 3:5-6). By trusting in God, we can find true protection and guidance, as seen in 2 Chronicles 18:31 and Psalm 20:7-8.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did the king of Israel want to disguise himself in 2 Chronicles 18:29?
The king of Israel wanted to disguise himself to avoid being targeted by the enemy, as he had been warned by Micaiah that he would be in danger, as seen in 2 Chronicles 18:27.
What was the king of Israel's plan for Jehoshaphat in 2 Chronicles 18:29?
The king of Israel asked Jehoshaphat to wear his royal robes, likely so that the enemy would think Jehoshaphat was the king of Israel, thereby diverting attention away from himself, similar to the strategy used in Esther 8:10-14 where Esther and Mordecai devised a plan to counter Haman's plot.
Did the king of Israel's disguise work as planned?
No, the king of Israel's disguise did not work, as the chariot commanders of Aram still targeted him, although initially they targeted Jehoshaphat, as seen in 2 Chronicles 18:30-31, highlighting the limitations of human plans and the importance of trusting in God, as emphasized in Proverbs 3:5-6.
What can we learn from the king of Israel's actions in 2 Chronicles 18:29?
We can learn that attempting to hide or disguise ourselves from God's will or the consequences of our actions is futile, and instead, we should trust in God's sovereignty and guidance, as seen in Psalm 37:3-7 and Jeremiah 29:11.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I try to 'disguise' myself or avoid God's will in my own life, and how can I learn to trust in His sovereignty instead?
- How can I apply the lesson of 2 Chronicles 18:29 to my own life, by being honest and transparent in my relationships with others and with God?
- What are some areas where I need to stop relying on my own plans and strategies, and instead trust in God's guidance and provision, as seen in 2 Chronicles 18:29 and Psalm 20:7-8?
- How can I use this verse to reflect on my own motivations and intentions, and ensure that I am seeking to glorify God in all that I do, as encouraged in 1 Corinthians 10:31?
Gill's Exposition on 2 Chronicles 18:29
Trapp's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 18:29
Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 18:29
Adam Clarke's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 18:29
Cambridge Bible on 2 Chronicles 18:29
Whedon's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 18:29
Sermons on 2 Chronicles 18:29
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