2 Chronicles 18:4 cpdv — And Jehoshaphat said to the king of Israel, “Consult, I beg you, the word of the Lord for the present circumstances.”

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And Jehoshaphat said to the king of Israel, “Consult, I beg you, the word of the Lord for the present circumstances.” "

— 2 Chronicles 18:4, Catholic Public Domain Version

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2 Chronicles 18 — Context

1

Therefore, Jehoshaphat was wealthy and very famous, and he was joined by affinity to Ahab.

2

And after some years, he descended to him in Samaria. And upon his arrival, Ahab slaughtered very many sheep and oxen, for him and for the people who had arrived with him. And he persuaded him that he should ascend against Ramoth Gilead.

3

And Ahab, the king of Israel, said to Jehoshaphat, the king of Judah, “Come with me to Ramoth Gilead.” And he answered him: “As I am, so also are you. As your people are, so also are my people. And we will be with you in war.”

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And Jehoshaphat said to the king of Israel, “Consult, I beg you, the word of the Lord for the present circumstances.”

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And so the king of Israel gathered together four hundred men of the prophets, and he said to them: “Should we go to war against Ramoth Gilead, or should we be quieted?” But they said, “Ascend, and God will deliver into the hand of the king.”

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And Jehoshaphat said, “Is there not a prophet of the Lord here, so that we may inquire of him as well?”

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And the king of Israel said to Jehoshaphat: “There is one man, from whom we would be able to ask the will of the Lord. But I hate him, for he never prophesies good to me, but at all times evil. And it is Micaiah, the son of Imlah.” And Jehoshaphat said, “You should not speak in this manner, O king.”

2 Chronicles 18:4 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does 2 Chronicles 18:4 say?
2 Chronicles 18:4 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And Jehoshaphat said to the king of Israel, “Consult, I beg you, the word of the Lord for the present circumstances.” ”
Where is 2 Chronicles 18:4 in the Bible?
2 Chronicles 18:4 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Chronicles, chapter 18, verse 4.
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 18:4.
What translation should I read 2 Chronicles 18:4 in?
2 Chronicles 18:4 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 18:4?
2 Chronicles 18:4 reads (CPDV): “And Jehoshaphat said to the king of Israel, “Consult, I beg you, the word of the Lord for the present circumstances.” ” 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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