1 Kings 22:2 nasb — In the third year Jehoshaphat the king of Judah came down to the king of Israel.

NASB

"In the third year Jehoshaphat the king of Judah came down to the king of Israel."

— 1 Kings 22:2, NASB

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1 Kings 22 — Context

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Three years passed without war between Aram and Israel.

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In the third year Jehoshaphat the king of Judah came down to the king of Israel.

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Now the king of Israel said to his servants, "Do you know that Ramoth-gilead belongs to us, and we are still doing nothing to take it out of the hand of the king of Aram?"

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And he said to Jehoshaphat, "Will you go with me to battle at Ramoth-gilead?" And Jehoshaphat said to the king of Israel, "I am as you are, my people as your people, my horses as your horses."

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Moreover, Jehoshaphat said to the king of Israel, "Please inquire first for the word of the LORD."

1 Kings 22:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Kings 22:2 say?
1 Kings 22:2 in the NASB reads: “In the third year Jehoshaphat the king of Judah came down to the king of Israel.”
Where is 1 Kings 22:2 in the Bible?
1 Kings 22:2 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Kings, chapter 22, verse 2.
Who wrote 1 Kings?
1 Kings is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Jeremiah). It was written c. 561–538 BC.
What is the book of 1 Kings about?
1 Kings tells of Solomon's wisdom and the building of the temple, then the painful division of the kingdom after his death. The northern kingdom plunges into idolatry under a series of wicked kings until the prophet Elijah is raised up to call Israel back to the LORD.
What are the major themes of 1 Kings?
1 Kings explores themes including Wisdom, Temple, Divided Kingdom, Idolatry, Prophecy. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Kings 22:2.
What translation should I read 1 Kings 22:2 in?
1 Kings 22:2 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 1 Kings 22:2?
1 Kings 22:2 reads (NASB): “In the third year Jehoshaphat the king of Judah came down to the king of Israel.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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