2 Chronicles 18:29

Verse

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.

American Standard Version (1901)

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.

Bible in Basic English

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.

Douay-Rheims 1899

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.

Free Bible Version

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.

Geneva Bible 1599

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.

King James (Authorized) Version

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.

Translation for Translators

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.

Unlocked Literal Bible

The king of Israel said to Jehoshaphat, “I will disguise myself and go into the battle, but you put on your royal robes.” So the king of Israel disguised himself, and they went into the battle.

Noah Webster Bible

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.

World English Bible

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.

Young's Literal Translation

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.

Context

Ahab’s Defeat and Death

²⁸So the king of Israel and Jehoshaphat king of Judah went up to Ramoth-gilead.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.

Summary

In this verse, King Ahab of Israel disguises himself in battle, while King Jehoshaphat of Judah is advised by God's prophet to be cautious. Despite Ahab's attempt to deceive his enemies, he is struck by an arrow and eventually dies. This passage serves as a reminder of the consequences of disobedience and the importance of seeking and following God's guidance in all circumstances. It also illustrates the sovereignty of God in executing justice and fulfilling His purposes, even amidst human deceit and manipulation.

Commentary

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

I will disguise myself - See the note on Kg1 22:30.