1 Kings 22

KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 22 of 22

1 And they continued three years; there was no war between Syria and Israel.

2 And it happened in the third year, Jehoshaphat the king of Judah came down to the king of Israel.

3 And the king of Israel said to his servants, Have you known that Ramoth-gilead is ours? And we remain still from taking it from the king of Syria's hand.

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Chapter Summary

Ahab is slain at Ramoth-gilead. The dogs lick up his blood in Naboth's vineyard. Ahaziah succeeds him. Jehoshaphat's good reign.

Key Hebrew Words

מַהֲרָ֖ acquire by paying purchase-price H4116 · TWOT 1153
מְזַבְּחִ֥ים slaughter for sacrifice H2076 · TWOT 525
בְּגָדִים֙ treachery H899 · TWOT 198a
שְׁלֹשִׁ֤ים thirty H7970 · TWOT 2403d
קַרְנֵ֣י horn H7161 · TWOT 2072a

People & Context

Ahab and Jehoshaphat Plan War

Jehoshaphat visits Ahab, and they agree to attack Ramoth-gilead. 400 false prophets promise victory, but Jehoshaphat asks for a prophet of Jehovah.

Micaiah Prophesies Defeat

Micaiah prophesies that Israel will be scattered and reveals a vision of a lying spirit sent to deceive Ahab. Micaiah is struck and imprisoned.

Ahab Dies in Battle

Ahab disguises himself in battle but is hit by a random arrow. He bleeds out in his chariot and dies; dogs lick his blood by the pool of Samaria.

Timeline

Ahab and Jehoshaphat Plan War

Jehoshaphat visits Ahab, and they agree to attack Ramoth-gilead. 400 false prophets promise victory, but Jehoshaphat asks for a prophet of Jehovah.

1 Kings 22:1-12
Micaiah Prophesies Defeat

Micaiah prophesies that Israel will be scattered and reveals a vision of a lying spirit sent to deceive Ahab. Micaiah is struck and imprisoned.

1 Kings 22:13-28
Ahab Dies in Battle

Ahab disguises himself in battle but is hit by a random arrow. He bleeds out in his chariot and dies; dogs lick his blood by the pool of Samaria.

1 Kings 22:29-40

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