1 Kings 22:4 cpdv — And so he said to Jehoshaphat, “Will you come to the battle with me at Ramoth Gilead?”

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And so he said to Jehoshaphat, “Will you come to the battle with me at Ramoth Gilead?” "

— 1 Kings 22:4, Catholic Public Domain Version

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1 Kings 22 — Context

1

Then three years passed without war between Syria and Israel.

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But in the third year, Jehoshaphat, the king of Judah, descended to the king of Israel.

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And the king of Israel said to his servants, “Are you ignorant that Ramoth Gilead is ours, and that we have neglected to take it from the hand of the king of Syria?”

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And so he said to Jehoshaphat, “Will you come to the battle with me at Ramoth Gilead?”

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And Jehoshaphat said to the king of Israel: “As I am, so also are you. My people and your people are one. And my horsemen are your horsemen.” And Jehoshaphat said to the king of Israel, “I beg you to inquire today of the word of the Lord.”

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Therefore, the king of Israel gathered together the prophets, about four hundred men, and he said to them, “Should I go to Ramoth Gilead to make war, or should I be at peace?” They responded, “Ascend, and the Lord will give it into the hand of the king.”

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Then Jehoshaphat said, “Is there not here a particular prophet of the Lord, so that we may inquire by him?”

1 Kings 22:4 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Kings 22:4 say?
1 Kings 22:4 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And so he said to Jehoshaphat, “Will you come to the battle with me at Ramoth Gilead?” ”
Where is 1 Kings 22:4 in the Bible?
1 Kings 22:4 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Kings, chapter 22, verse 4.
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 22:4.
What translation should I read 1 Kings 22:4 in?
1 Kings 22:4 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 22:4?
1 Kings 22:4 reads (CPDV): “And so he said to Jehoshaphat, “Will you come to the battle with me at Ramoth Gilead?” ” 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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