1 Kings 22:7 kjv — And Jehoshaphat said, Is there not here a prophet of the Lord besides, that we might enquire of him?

King James Version

"And Jehoshaphat said, Is there not here a prophet of the Lord besides, that we might enquire of him?"

— 1 Kings 22:7, King James Version

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1 Kings 22 — Context

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And he said unto Jehoshaphat, Wilt thou go with me to battle to Ramoth–gilead? And Jehoshaphat said to the king of Israel, I am as thou art, my people as thy people, my horses as thy horses.

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And Jehoshaphat said unto the king of Israel, Enquire, I pray thee, at the word of the Lord to day.

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Then the king of Israel gathered the prophets together, about four hundred men, and said unto them, Shall I go against Ramoth–gilead to battle, or shall I forbear? And they said, Go up; for the Lord shall deliver it into the hand of the king.

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And Jehoshaphat said, Is there not here a prophet of the Lord besides, that we might enquire of him?

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And the king of Israel said unto Jehoshaphat, There is yet one man, Micaiah the son of Imlah, by whom we may enquire of the Lord: but I hate him; for he doth not prophesy good concerning me, but evil. And Jehoshaphat said, Let not the king say so.

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Then the king of Israel called an officer, and said, Hasten hither Micaiah the son of Imlah.

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And the king of Israel and Jehoshaphat the king of Judah sat each on his throne, having put on their robes, in a void place in the entrance of the gate of Samaria; and all the prophets prophesied before them.

1 Kings 22:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Kings 22:7 say?
1 Kings 22:7 in the King James Version reads: “And Jehoshaphat said, Is there not here a prophet of the Lord besides, that we might enquire of him?”
Where is 1 Kings 22:7 in the Bible?
1 Kings 22:7 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Kings, chapter 22, verse 7.
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 22:7.
What translation should I read 1 Kings 22:7 in?
1 Kings 22:7 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 22:7?
1 Kings 22:7 reads (KJV): “And Jehoshaphat said, Is there not here a prophet of the Lord besides, that we might enquire of him?” 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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