2 Chronicles 18:28 net — The king of Israel and King Jehoshaphat of Judah attacked Ramoth Gilead.

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"The king of Israel and King Jehoshaphat of Judah attacked Ramoth Gilead."

— 2 Chronicles 18:28, NET Bible

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2 Chronicles 18 — Context

25

Then the king of Israel said,“Take Micaiah and return him to Amon the city official and Joash the king’s son.

26

Say,‘This is what the king says:“Put this man in prison. Give him only a little bread and water until I return safely.”’”

27

Micaiah said,“If you really do return safely, then the LORD has not spoken through me!” Then he added,“Take note, all you people.”

28

The king of Israel and King Jehoshaphat of Judah attacked Ramoth Gilead.

29

The king of Israel said to Jehoshaphat,“I will disguise myself and then enter the battle, but you wear your royal attire.” So the king of Israel disguised himself and they entered the battle.

30

Now the king of Syria had ordered his chariot commanders,“Do not fight common soldiers or high ranking officers; fight only the king of Israel!”

31

When the chariot commanders saw Jehoshaphat, they said,“He must be the king of Israel!” So they turned and attacked him, but Jehoshaphat cried out. The LORD helped him; God lured them away from him.

2 Chronicles 18:28 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Chronicles 18:28 say?
2 Chronicles 18:28 in the NET Bible reads: “The king of Israel and King Jehoshaphat of Judah attacked Ramoth Gilead.”
Where is 2 Chronicles 18:28 in the Bible?
2 Chronicles 18:28 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Chronicles, chapter 18, verse 28.
Who wrote 2 Chronicles?
2 Chronicles is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Ezra). It was written c. 450–425 BC.
What is the book of 2 Chronicles about?
2 Chronicles narrates Solomon's reign and the kings of Judah down to the exile, with particular emphasis on the temple and faithful worship. It ends with Cyrus's decree authorizing the return — a note of hope for a people just home from Babylon.
What are the major themes of 2 Chronicles?
2 Chronicles explores themes including Temple, Worship, Faithful Kings, Reform, Return. These themes shape the meaning and context of 2 Chronicles 18:28.
What translation should I read 2 Chronicles 18:28 in?
2 Chronicles 18:28 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 2 Chronicles 18:28?
2 Chronicles 18:28 reads (NET): “The king of Israel and King Jehoshaphat of Judah attacked 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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