NET Bible
"Then Jehoshaphat said further to the king of Israel,“First, please seek an oracle from the LORD.”"
— 2 Chronicles 18:4, NET Bible
“And Jehoshaphat said unto the king of Israel, Enquire, I pray thee, at the word of the Lord to day.”
“And Jehoshaphat said unto the king of Israel, Inquire first, I pray thee, for the word of Jehovah. ”
“Jehoshaphat said to the king of Israel, "Please inquire first for the word of Yahweh."”
“And Josaphat said to the king of Israel: Inquire, I beseech thee, at present the word of the Lord.”
“Then Jehoshaphat said to the king of Israel, Let us now get directions from the Lord.”
“And Jehoshaphat said unto the king of Israel, Enquire, I pray thee, at the word of the Lord to day.”
Jehoshaphat Allies with Ahab Jehoshaphat was very wealthy and greatly respected. He made an alliance by marriage with Ahab,
and after several years went down to visit Ahab in Samaria. Ahab slaughtered many sheep and cattle to honor Jehoshaphat and those who came with him. He persuaded him to join in an attack against Ramoth Gilead.
King Ahab of Israel said to King Jehoshaphat of Judah,“Will you go with me to attack Ramoth Gilead?” He replied,“I will support you; my army is at your disposal and will support you in battle.”
Then Jehoshaphat said further to the king of Israel,“First, please seek an oracle from the LORD.”
So the king of Israel assembled 400 prophets and asked them,“Should we attack Ramoth Gilead or not?” They said,“Attack! God will hand it over to the king.”
But Jehoshaphat asked,“Is there not a prophet of the LORD still here, that we may ask him?”
The king of Israel answered Jehoshaphat,“There is still one man through whom we can seek the LORD’s will– But I despise him because he does not prophesy prosperity for me, but always disaster–Micaiah son of Imlah.” Jehoshaphat said,“The king should not say such things!”