1 Kings 22:5 net — But then Jehoshaphat said to Israel’s king,“Please seek a message from the LORD this very day.”

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"But then Jehoshaphat said to Israel’s king,“Please seek a message from the LORD this very day.”"

— 1 Kings 22:5, NET Bible

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1 Kings 22 — Context

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

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The king of Israel said to his servants,“Surely you recognize that Ramoth Gilead belongs to us, though we are hesitant to reclaim it from the king of Syria.”

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Then he said to Jehoshaphat,“Will you go with me to attack Ramoth Gilead?” Jehoshaphat replied to the king of Israel,“I will support you; my army and horses are at your disposal.”

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But then Jehoshaphat said to Israel’s king,“Please seek a message from the LORD this very day.”

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So the king of Israel assembled about four hundred prophets and asked them,“Should I attack Ramoth Gilead or not?” They said,“Attack! The Sovereign One will hand it over to the king.”

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But Jehoshaphat asked,“Is there not a prophet of the LORD still here, that we may ask him?”

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The king of Israel answered Jehoshaphat,“There is still one man through whom we can seek the LORD’s will. But I despise him because he does not prophesy prosperity for me, but disaster. His name is Micaiah son of Imlah.” Jehoshaphat said,“The king should not say such things.”

1 Kings 22:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Kings 22:5 say?
1 Kings 22:5 in the NET Bible reads: “But then Jehoshaphat said to Israel’s king,“Please seek a message from the LORD this very day.””
Where is 1 Kings 22:5 in the Bible?
1 Kings 22:5 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Kings, chapter 22, verse 5.
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 22:5.
What translation should I read 1 Kings 22:5 in?
1 Kings 22:5 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 22:5?
1 Kings 22:5 reads (NET): “But then Jehoshaphat said to Israel’s king,“Please seek a message from the LORD this very day.”” 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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