1 Kings 22:46 net — He removed from the land any male cultic prostitutes who had managed to survive the reign of his father Asa.

NET Bible

"He removed from the land any male cultic prostitutes who had managed to survive the reign of his father Asa."

— 1 Kings 22:46, NET Bible

Read in Another Translation

5 of 21 translations

1 Kings 22:46 in Other Translations

6 versions All translations

1 Kings 22 — Context

43

He followed in his father Asa’s footsteps and was careful to do what the LORD approved.(22:44) However, the high places were not eliminated; the people continued to offer sacrifices and burn incense on the high places.

44

(22:45) Jehoshaphat was also at peace with the king of Israel.

45

The rest of the events of Jehoshaphat’s reign, including his successes and military exploits, are recorded in the scroll called the Annals of the Kings of Judah.

46

He removed from the land any male cultic prostitutes who had managed to survive the reign of his father Asa.

47

There was no king in Edom at this time; a governor ruled.

48

Jehoshaphat built a fleet of large merchant ships to travel to Ophir for gold, but they never made the voyage because they were shipwrecked in Ezion Geber.

49

Then Ahaziah son of Ahab said to Jehoshaphat,“Let my sailors join yours in the fleet,” but Jehoshaphat refused.

1 Kings 22:46 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does 1 Kings 22:46 say?
1 Kings 22:46 in the NET Bible reads: “He removed from the land any male cultic prostitutes who had managed to survive the reign of his father Asa.”
Where is 1 Kings 22:46 in the Bible?
1 Kings 22:46 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Kings, chapter 22, verse 46.
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 22:46.
What translation should I read 1 Kings 22:46 in?
1 Kings 22:46 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 22:46?
1 Kings 22:46 reads (NET): “He removed from the land any male cultic prostitutes who had managed to survive the reign of his father Asa.” 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.
GodsGoodBook logo

GodsGoodBook

Making God's Word accessible to everyone

Experience the Bible like never before with multiple translations, powerful search tools, and features to make God's Word personal to you. Completely free, forever.

Features

15+ Bible Translations
Powerful Search Tools
Highlight & Annotate
Share Verses
100% Free Forever
© 2025 GodsGoodBookVersion 1.8.2