1 Kings 22:7 web — But Jehoshaphat said, "Isn't there here a prophet of Yahweh, that we may inquire of him?"

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"But Jehoshaphat said, "Isn't there here a prophet of Yahweh, that we may inquire of him?""

— 1 Kings 22:7, World English Bible

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1 Kings 22 — Context

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He said to Jehoshaphat, "Will you go with me to battle to Ramoth Gilead?" 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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Jehoshaphat said to the king of Israel, "Please inquire first for the word of Yahweh."

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

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But Jehoshaphat said, "Isn't there here a prophet of Yahweh, that we may inquire of him?"

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The king of Israel said to Jehoshaphat, "There is yet one man by whom we may inquire of Yahweh, Micaiah the son of Imlah; but I hate him; for he does not prophesy good concerning me, but evil." Jehoshaphat said, "Don't let the king say so."

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Then the king of Israel called an officer, and said, "Quickly get Micaiah the son of Imlah."

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Now the king of Israel and Jehoshaphat the king of Judah were sitting each on his throne, arrayed in their robes, in an open place at the entrance of the gate of Samaria; and all the prophets were prophesying 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 World English Bible reads: “But Jehoshaphat said, "Isn't there here a prophet of Yahweh, that we may inquire 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 (WEB): “But Jehoshaphat said, "Isn't there here a prophet of Yahweh, that we may inquire 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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