1 Kings 22
KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 22 of 22
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
People & Context
King of Israel who goes to war at Ramoth-gilead in disguise and is slain; dogs lick up his blood
King of Judah who allies with Ahab and insists on inquiring of a true prophet of Jehovah
Faithful prophet of Jehovah who foretells Ahab's death and the lying spirit in the false prophets
False prophet who made iron horns and struck Micaiah on the cheek
Son of Ahab who reigns over Israel after him and does evil, serving Baal
Son of Jehoshaphat who reigns over Judah in his father's place
Timeline
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 22:1-12Micaiah 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 22:13-28Ahab 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.
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