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According to 1st Kings 22:1, how many years passed without war between Syria and Israel?
three years
According to 1st Kings 22:1, three years passed without war between which two countries?
According to 1st Kings 22:1, three years passed without there being what between Israel and Syria?
war
According to 1st Kings 22:2, in the third year without war between Syria and Israel, who came down to visit the king of Israel?
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According to 1st Kings 22:2, who was Jehoshaphat?
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According to 1st Kings 22:2, who did Jehoshaphat the king of Judah visit?
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According to 1st Kings 22:3, what region did the king of Israel tell his servants is 'ours'?
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According to 1st Kings 22:3, although the king of Israel said Ramoth in Gilead is 'ours', why did he say they didn't actually possess it?
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According to 1st Kings 22:4, what request did the king of Israel make to Jehoshaphat regarding Ramoth in Gilead?
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According to 1st Kings 22:4, what three statements did Jehoshaphat make to show that he would help the king of Israel fight?
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According to 1st Kings 22:5, what request did Jehoshaphat make to the king of Israel after offering his help in the fight?
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According to 1st Kings 22:5, what did Jehoshaphat want the king of Israel to inquire for?
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According to 1st Kings 22:6, who did the king of Israel gather together to inquire for the word of the Lord?
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According to 1st Kings 22:6, how many prophets did the king of Israel gather together to inquire for the word of the Lord?
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According to 1st Kings 22:6, what were the two options the king of Israel asked the 400 men/prophets about?
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According to 1st Kings 22:6, the 400 prophets told the king to refrain from attacking Ramoth Gilead.
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According to 1st Kings 22:6, why did the 400 prophets tell the king to 'Go up' to Ramoth Gilead?
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According to 1st Kings 22:7, even after the opinion of the 400 prophets, who did Jehoshaphat ask for that they could inquire of Him?
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According to 1st Kings 22:8, when Jehoshaphat asked for a prophet of the Lord, how many prophets of the Lord did the king of Israel say were left?
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According to 1st Kings 22:8, what was the name of the one man/prophet of the Lord who was still left?
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According to 1st Kings 22:8, what did the king of Israel say the one man (Micaiah the son of Imlah) could do for them?
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According to 1st Kings 22:8, although the king of Israel said they could inquire of the Lord through Micaiah son of Imlah, how did Ahab say he felt about Micaiah?
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According to 1st Kings 22:8, why does Ahab say he hates Micaiah son of Imlah?
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According to 1st Kings 22:8, what was Jehoshaphat's response when Ahab said he hates Micaiah?
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According to 1st Kings 22:9, who did the king of Israel call to bring Micaiah the son of Imlah?
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According to 1st Kings 22:9, how did the king of Israel tell his officer to bring Micaiah the son of Imlah?
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Study Notes
War and Alliances
- Three years of peace occurred between Syria and Israel, as noted in 1st Kings 22:1.
- The peace was characterized by the absence of war between these two nations during this period.
Visit of Jehoshaphat
- In the third year without conflict, Jehoshaphat, king of Judah, visited the king of Israel, emphasizing diplomatic engagement.
- Jehoshaphat's visit signifies strategic alliances and discussions regarding regional affairs.
Ramoth in Gilead
- The king of Israel identified Ramoth in Gilead as a territory that should belong to them, despite the acknowledgment of Syrian control over it.
- A desire to regain control over Ramoth led to discussions of military action against Syria.
Military Cooperation
- King of Israel requested Jehoshaphat's support in the campaign to capture Ramoth in Gilead, showcasing a willingness to unite forces.
- Jehoshaphat pledged solidarity, declaring their peoples and resources are one, strengthening the alliance.
Seeking Divine Guidance
- Jehoshaphat emphasized the importance of seeking divine counsel prior to engaging in battle, asking the king of Israel to inquire about the word of the Lord.
- This reflects the reverence for prophetic guidance in decision-making during warfare.
Prophetic Counsel
- King of Israel gathered around 400 prophets to determine the Lord's will regarding the battle; they unanimously advised him to proceed with the attack.
- The assurance given by the prophets was that victory awaited them, bolstering confidence despite existing uncertainties.
Demand for Truth
- Jehoshaphat, dissatisfied with the consensus among the prophets, insisted on consulting a true prophet of the Lord, indicating skepticism about the prevailing advice.
- King of Israel revealed there was only one remaining prophet of the Lord, Micaiah son of Imlah, illustrating a contrast between true and false prophets.
Micaiah's Reputation
- Ahab admitted his disdain for Micaiah, who prophesied unfavorable outcomes, emphasizing the conflicted nature of prophetic messages.
- Jehoshaphat chastised Ahab for such negative sentiment towards a prophet, advocating for the acceptance of divinely revealed truths.
Micaiah's Summoning
- The king of Israel ordered an officer to bring Micaiah without delay, underscoring urgency in obtaining the prophetic insight he reluctantly deemed necessary.
- The dynamics of prophecy and leadership highlight the tension between divine guidance and political ambition.
Pre-Battle Preparation
- King Ahab and Jehoshaphat donned royal attire before taking their thrones, signifying readiness for both leadership and judgment in the face of impending conflict.
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