2 Chronicles 18:3 bbe — For Ahab, king of Israel, said to Jehoshaphat, king of Judah, Will you go with me to Ramoth-gilead? And he said, I am a…

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"For Ahab, king of Israel, said to Jehoshaphat, king of Judah, Will you go with me to Ramoth-gilead? And he said, I am as you are, and my people as your people; we will be with you in the war."

— 2 Chronicles 18:3, Bible in Basic English

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2 Chronicles 18 — Context

Now Jehoshaphat had great wealth and honour, and his son was married to Ahab's daughter.

And after some years he went down to Samaria to see Ahab. And Ahab made a feast for him and the people who were with him, putting to death great numbers of sheep and oxen; and he got Jehoshaphat to go with him to Ramoth-gilead.

For Ahab, king of Israel, said to Jehoshaphat, king of Judah, Will you go with me to Ramoth-gilead? And he said, I am as you are, and my people as your people; we will be with you in the war.

Then Jehoshaphat said to the king of Israel, Let us now get directions from the Lord.

So the king of Israel got together all the prophets, four hundred men, and said to them, Am I to go to Ramoth-gilead to make war or not? And they said, Go up: for God will give it into the hands of the king.

But Jehoshaphat said, Is there no other prophet of the Lord here from whom we may get directions?

2 Chronicles 18:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Chronicles 18:3 say?

2 Chronicles 18:3 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “For Ahab, king of Israel, said to Jehoshaphat, king of Judah, Will you go with me to Ramoth-gilead? And he said, I am as you are, and my people as your people; we will be with you in the war.”

Where is 2 Chronicles 18:3 in the Bible?

2 Chronicles 18:3 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Chronicles, chapter 18, verse 3.

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 18:3.

What translation should I read 2 Chronicles 18:3 in?

2 Chronicles 18:3 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 18:3?

2 Chronicles 18:3 reads (BBE): “For Ahab, king of Israel, said to Jehoshaphat, king of Judah, Will you go with me to Ramoth-gilead? And he said, I am as you are, and my people as your people; we will be with you in the war.” 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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