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1 Kings 22

1 And they continued three years without war between Syria and Israel.

Cross references & Strong's
Cross references (TSK): 1 Kings 20:34 · 2 Kings 6:8 · 2 Chronicles 18:1
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And they continued H3427 (יָשַׁב) — properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry
  • three H7969 (שָׁלוֹשׁ) — three; occasionally (ordinal) third, or (multiple) thrice
  • years H8141 (שָׁנֶה) — a year (as a revolution of time)
  • without war H4421 (מִלְחָמָה) — a battle (i.e. the engagement); generally, war (i.e. war-fare)
  • between Syria H758 (אֲרָם) — Aram or Syria, and its inhabitants; also the name of the son of Shem, a grandson of Nahor, and of an Israelite
  • and Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity

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

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And it came to pass in the third H7992 (שְׁלִישִׁי) — third; feminine a third (part); by extension, a third (day, year or time); specifically, a third-story cell)
  • year H8141 (שָׁנֶה) — a year (as a revolution of time)
  • that Jehoshaphat H3092 (יְהוֹשָׁפָט) — Jehoshaphat, the name of six Israelites; also of a valley near Jerusalem
  • the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
  • of Judah H3063 (יְהוּדָה) — Jehudah (or Judah), the name of five Israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory
  • came down H3381 (יָרַד) — to descend (literally, to go downwards; or conventionally to a lower region, as the shore, a boundary, the enemy, etc.; or figuratively, to fall); causatively,…
  • to the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
  • of Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity

3 And the king of Israel said unto his servants, Know ye that Ramoth-gilead is ours, and we are still, and take it not out of the hand of the king of Syria?

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
  • of Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
  • said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
  • unto his servants H5650 (עֶבֶד) — a servant
  • Know H3045 (יָדַע) — to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including observation…
  • ye that Ramoth H7433 (רָמֹת גִּלעָד) — Ramoth-Gilad, a place East of the Jordan
  • in Gilead H1568 (גִּלְעָד) — Gilad, a region East of the Jordan; also the name of three Israelites
  • still H2814 (חָשָׁה) — to hush or keep quiet
  • take H3947 (לָקַח) — to take (in the widest variety of applications)
  • it not out of the hand H3027 (יָד) — a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from 3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of a…
  • of the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
  • of Syria H758 (אֲרָם) — Aram or Syria, and its inhabitants; also the name of the son of Shem, a grandson of Nahor, and of an Israelite

4 And he said unto Jehoshaphat, Wilt thou go with me to battle to Ramoth-gilead? And Jehoshaphat said to the king of Israel, I am as thou art, my people as thy people, my horses as thy horses.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And he said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
  • unto Jehoshaphat H3092 (יְהוֹשָׁפָט) — Jehoshaphat, the name of six Israelites; also of a valley near Jerusalem
  • Wilt thou go H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
  • with me to battle H4421 (מִלְחָמָה) — a battle (i.e. the engagement); generally, war (i.e. war-fare)
  • to Ramoth–gilead H1568 (גִּלְעָד) — Gilad, a region East of the Jordan; also the name of three Israelites
  • to Ramoth–gilead H7433 (רָמֹת גִּלעָד) — Ramoth-Gilad, a place East of the Jordan
  • And Jehoshaphat H3092 (יְהוֹשָׁפָט) — Jehoshaphat, the name of six Israelites; also of a valley near Jerusalem
  • said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
  • to the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
  • of Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
  • as thou H3644 (כְּמוֹ) — as, thus, so
  • my people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
  • as thy people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
  • my horses H5483 (סוּס) — a horse (as leaping); also a swallow (from its rapid flight)
  • as thy horses H5483 (סוּס) — a horse (as leaping); also a swallow (from its rapid flight)

5 And Jehoshaphat said unto the king of Israel, Inquire first, I pray thee, for the word of Jehovah.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And Jehoshaphat H3092 (יְהוֹשָׁפָט) — Jehoshaphat, the name of six Israelites; also of a valley near Jerusalem
  • said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
  • unto the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
  • of Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
  • Enquire H1875 (דָּרַשׁ) — properly, to tread or frequent; usually to follow (for pursuit or search); by implication, to seek or ask; specifically to worship
  • I pray thee, at the word H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
  • of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
  • to day H3117 (יוֹם) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated ter…

6 Then the king of Israel gathered the prophets together, about four hundred men, and said unto them, Shall I go against Ramoth-gilead to battle, or shall I forbear? And they said, Go up; for the Lord will deliver it into the hand of the king.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Then the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
  • of Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
  • gathered H6908 (קָבַץ) — to grasp, i.e. collect
  • the prophets H5030 (נָבִיא) — a prophet or (generally) inspired man
  • together H6908 (קָבַץ) — to grasp, i.e. collect
  • about four H702 (אַרְבַּע) — four
  • hundred H3967 (מֵאָה) — a hundred; also as a multiplicative and a fraction
  • men H376 (אִישׁ) — a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
  • and said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
  • unto them, Shall I go H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
  • against Ramoth–gilead H1568 (גִּלְעָד) — Gilad, a region East of the Jordan; also the name of three Israelites
  • against Ramoth–gilead H7433 (רָמֹת גִּלעָד) — Ramoth-Gilad, a place East of the Jordan
  • to battle H4421 (מִלְחָמָה) — a battle (i.e. the engagement); generally, war (i.e. war-fare)
  • or shall I forbear H2308 (חָדַל) — properly, to be flabby, i.e. (by implication) desist; (figuratively) be lacking or idle
  • And they said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
  • Go up H5927 (עָלָה) — to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative
  • for the Lord H136 (אֲדֹנָי) — the Lord (used as a proper name of God only)
  • shall deliver H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
  • into the hand H3027 (יָד) — a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from 3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of a…
  • of the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king

7 But Jehoshaphat said, Is there not here a prophet of Jehovah besides, that we may inquire of him?

Cross references & Strong's
Cross references (TSK): 2 Kings 3:11 · 2 Chronicles 18:6 · Isaiah 30:2
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And Jehoshaphat H3092 (יְהוֹשָׁפָט) — Jehoshaphat, the name of six Israelites; also of a valley near Jerusalem
  • said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
  • not here a prophet H5030 (נָבִיא) — a prophet or (generally) inspired man
  • of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
  • besides H5750 (עוֹד) — properly, iteration or continuance; used only adverbially (with or without preposition), again, repeatedly, still, more
  • that we might enquire H1875 (דָּרַשׁ) — properly, to tread or frequent; usually to follow (for pursuit or search); by implication, to seek or ask; specifically to worship

8 And the king of Israel said unto Jehoshaphat, There is yet one man by whom we may inquire of Jehovah, Micaiah the son of Imlah: but I hate him; for he doth not prophesy good concerning me, but evil. And Jehoshaphat said, Let not the king say so.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
  • of Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
  • said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
  • unto Jehoshaphat H3092 (יְהוֹשָׁפָט) — Jehoshaphat, the name of six Israelites; also of a valley near Jerusalem
  • yet one H259 (אֶחָד) — properly, united, i.e. one; or (as an ordinal) first
  • man H376 (אִישׁ) — a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
  • Micaiah H4321 (מִיכָיְהוּ) — Mikajah, the name of three Israelites
  • the son H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
  • of Imlah H3229 (יִמְלָא) — Jimla or Jimlah, an Israelite
  • by whom we may enquire H1875 (דָּרַשׁ) — properly, to tread or frequent; usually to follow (for pursuit or search); by implication, to seek or ask; specifically to worship
  • of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
  • but I hate H8130 (שָׂנֵא) — to hate (personally)
  • him; for he doth not prophesy H5012 (נָבָא) — to prophesy, i.e. speak (or sing) by inspiration (in prediction or simple discourse)
  • good H2896 (טוֹב) — good (as an adjective) in the widest sense; used likewise as a noun, both in the masculine and the feminine, the singular and the plural (good, a good or good t…
  • concerning me, but evil H7451 (רַע) — bad or (as noun) evil (natural or moral)
  • And Jehoshaphat H3092 (יְהוֹשָׁפָט) — Jehoshaphat, the name of six Israelites; also of a valley near Jerusalem
  • Let not the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
  • say H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)

9 Then the king of Israel called an officer, and said, Fetch quickly Micaiah the son of Imlah.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Then the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
  • of Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
  • called H7121 (קָרָא) — to call out to (i.e. properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications)
  • an H259 (אֶחָד) — properly, united, i.e. one; or (as an ordinal) first
  • officer H5631 (סָרִיס) — a eunuch; by implication, valet (especially of the female apartments), and thus, a minister of state
  • and said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
  • Hasten H4116 (מָהַר) — properly, to be liquid or flow easily, i.e. (by implication); to hurry (in a good or a bad sense); often used (with another verb) adverbially, promptly
  • Micaiah H4321 (מִיכָיְהוּ) — Mikajah, the name of three Israelites
  • the son H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
  • of Imlah H3229 (יִמְלָא) — Jimla or Jimlah, an Israelite

10 Now the king of Israel and Jehoshaphat the king of Judah were sitting each on his throne, arrayed in their robes, in an open place at the entrance of the gate of Samaria; and all the prophets were prophesying before them.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
  • of Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
  • and Jehoshaphat H3092 (יְהוֹשָׁפָט) — Jehoshaphat, the name of six Israelites; also of a valley near Jerusalem
  • the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
  • of Judah H3063 (יְהוּדָה) — Jehudah (or Judah), the name of five Israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory
  • sat H3427 (יָשַׁב) — properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry
  • each H376 (אִישׁ) — a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
  • on his throne H3678 (כִּסֵּא) — properly, covered, i.e. a throne (as canopied)
  • having put on H3847 (לָבַשׁ) — properly, wrap around, i.e. (by implication) to put on a garment or clothe (oneself, or another), literally or figuratively
  • their robes H899 (בֶּגֶד) — a covering, i.e. clothing; also treachery or pillage
  • in an open place H1637 (גֹּרֶן) — a threshing-floor (as made even); by analogy, any open area
  • in the entrance H6607 (פֶּתַח) — an opening (literally), i.e. door (gate) or entrance way
  • of the gate H8179 (שַׁעַר) — an opening, i.e. door or gate
  • of Samaria H8111 (שֹׁמְרוֹן) — Shomeron, a place in Palestine
  • and all the prophets H5030 (נָבִיא) — a prophet or (generally) inspired man
  • prophesied H5012 (נָבָא) — to prophesy, i.e. speak (or sing) by inspiration (in prediction or simple discourse)
  • before H6440 (פָּנִים) — the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (befo…

11 And Zedekiah the son of Chenaanah made him horns of iron, and said, Thus saith Jehovah, With these shalt thou push the Syrians, until they be consumed.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And Zedekiah H6667 (צִדְקִיָּה) — Tsidkijah, the name of six Israelites
  • the son H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
  • of Chenaanah H3668 (כְּנַעֲנָה) — Kenaanah, the name of two Israelites
  • made H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
  • him horns H7161 (קֶרֶן) — a horn (as projecting); by implication, a flask, cornet; by resemblance. an elephant's tooth (i.e. ivory), a corner (of the altar), a peak (of a mountain), a ra…
  • of iron H1270 (בַּרְזֶל) — iron (as cutting); by extension, an iron implement
  • and he said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
  • Thus saith H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
  • Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
  • With these shalt thou push H5055 (נָגַח) — to butt with the horns; figuratively, to war against
  • the Syrians H758 (אֲרָם) — Aram or Syria, and its inhabitants; also the name of the son of Shem, a grandson of Nahor, and of an Israelite
  • until thou have consumed H3615 (כָּלָה) — to end, whether intransitive (to cease, be finished, perish) or transitive (to complete, prepare, consume)

12 And all the prophets prophesied so, saying, Go up to Ramoth-gilead, and prosper; for Jehovah will deliver it into the hand of the king.

Cross references & Strong's
Cross references (TSK): 1 Kings 22:6 · 1 Kings 22:32 · 2 Chronicles 35:22
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And all the prophets H5030 (נָבִיא) — a prophet or (generally) inspired man
  • prophesied H5012 (נָבָא) — to prophesy, i.e. speak (or sing) by inspiration (in prediction or simple discourse)
  • so, saying H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
  • Go up H5927 (עָלָה) — to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative
  • to Ramoth–gilead H1568 (גִּלְעָד) — Gilad, a region East of the Jordan; also the name of three Israelites
  • to Ramoth–gilead H7433 (רָמֹת גִּלעָד) — Ramoth-Gilad, a place East of the Jordan
  • and prosper H6743 (צָלַח) — to push forward, in various senses (literal or figurative, transitive or intransitive)
  • for Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
  • shall deliver H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
  • into the king’s H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
  • hand H3027 (יָד) — a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from 3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of a…

13 And the messenger that went to call Micaiah spake unto him, saying, Behold now, the words of the prophets declare good unto the king with one mouth: let thy word, I pray thee, be like the word of one of them, and speak thou good.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And the messenger H4397 (מַלְאָךְ) — a messenger; specifically, of God, i.e. an angel (also a prophet, priest or teacher)
  • that was gone H1980 (הָלַךְ) — to walk (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
  • to call H7121 (קָרָא) — to call out to (i.e. properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications)
  • Micaiah H4321 (מִיכָיְהוּ) — Mikajah, the name of three Israelites
  • spake H1696 (דָבַר) — perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue
  • unto him, saying H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
  • Behold now, the words H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
  • of the prophets H5030 (נָבִיא) — a prophet or (generally) inspired man
  • good H2896 (טוֹב) — good (as an adjective) in the widest sense; used likewise as a noun, both in the masculine and the feminine, the singular and the plural (good, a good or good t…
  • unto the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
  • with one H259 (אֶחָד) — properly, united, i.e. one; or (as an ordinal) first
  • mouth H6310 (פֶּה) — the mouth (as the means of blowing), whether literal or figurative (particularly speech); specifically edge, portion or side; adverbially (with preposition) acc…
  • let thy word H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
  • I pray thee, be like the word H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
  • of one H259 (אֶחָד) — properly, united, i.e. one; or (as an ordinal) first
  • of them, and speak H1696 (דָבַר) — perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue

14 And Micaiah said, As Jehovah liveth, what Jehovah saith unto me, that will I speak.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And Micaiah H4321 (מִיכָיְהוּ) — Mikajah, the name of three Israelites
  • said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
  • Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
  • liveth H2416 (חַי) — alive; hence, raw (flesh); fresh (plant, water, year), strong; also (as noun, especially in the feminine singular and masculine plural) life (or living thing),…
  • what Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
  • saith H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
  • unto me, that will I speak H1696 (דָבַר) — perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue

15 And when he was come to the king, the king said unto him, Micaiah, shall we go to Ramoth-gilead to battle, or shall we forbear? And he answered him, Go up and prosper; and Jehovah will deliver it into the hand of the king.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • So he came H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
  • to the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
  • And the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
  • said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
  • unto him, Micaiah H4321 (מִיכָיְהוּ) — Mikajah, the name of three Israelites
  • shall we go H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
  • against Ramoth–gilead H1568 (גִּלְעָד) — Gilad, a region East of the Jordan; also the name of three Israelites
  • against Ramoth–gilead H7433 (רָמֹת גִּלעָד) — Ramoth-Gilad, a place East of the Jordan
  • to battle H4421 (מִלְחָמָה) — a battle (i.e. the engagement); generally, war (i.e. war-fare)
  • or shall we forbear H2308 (חָדַל) — properly, to be flabby, i.e. (by implication) desist; (figuratively) be lacking or idle
  • And he answered H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
  • him, Go H5927 (עָלָה) — to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative
  • and prosper H6743 (צָלַח) — to push forward, in various senses (literal or figurative, transitive or intransitive)
  • for Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
  • shall deliver H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
  • into the hand H3027 (יָד) — a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from 3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of a…
  • of the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king

16 And the king said unto him, How many times shall I adjure thee that thou speak unto me nothing but the truth in the name of Jehovah?

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
  • said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
  • unto him, How many times H6471 (פַּעַם) — a stroke, literally or figuratively (in various applications, as follow)
  • shall I adjure H7650 (שָׁבַע) — to seven oneself, i.e. swear (as if by repeating a declaration seven times)
  • thee that thou tell H1696 (דָבַר) — perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue
  • true H571 (אֶמֶת) — stability; (figuratively) certainty, truth, trustworthiness
  • in the name H8034 (שֵׁם) — an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character
  • of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God

17 And he said, I saw all Israel scattered upon the mountains, as sheep that have no shepherd: and Jehovah said, These have no master; let them return every man to his house in peace.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And he said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
  • I saw H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
  • all Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
  • scattered H6327 (פּוּץ) — to dash in pieces, literally or figuratively (especially to disperse)
  • upon the hills H2022 (הַר) — a mountain or range of hills (sometimes used figuratively)
  • as sheep H6629 (צֹאן) — a collective name for a flock (of sheep or goats); also figuratively (of men)
  • that have not a shepherd H7462 (רָעָה) — to tend a flock; i.e. pasture it; intransitively, to graze (literally or figuratively); generally to rule; by extension, to associate with (as a friend)
  • And Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
  • said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
  • These have no master H113 (אָדוֹן) — sovereign, i.e. controller (human or divine)
  • let them return H7725 (שׁוּב) — to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point); generally…
  • every man H376 (אִישׁ) — a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
  • to his house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
  • in peace H7965 (שָׁלוֹם) — safe, i.e. (figuratively) well, happy, friendly; also (abstractly) welfare, i.e. health, prosperity, peace

18 And the king of Israel said to Jehoshaphat, Did I not tell thee that he would not prophesy good concerning me, but evil?

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
  • of Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
  • said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
  • unto Jehoshaphat H3092 (יְהוֹשָׁפָט) — Jehoshaphat, the name of six Israelites; also of a valley near Jerusalem
  • Did I not tell H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
  • thee that he would prophesy H5012 (נָבָא) — to prophesy, i.e. speak (or sing) by inspiration (in prediction or simple discourse)
  • no good H2896 (טוֹב) — good (as an adjective) in the widest sense; used likewise as a noun, both in the masculine and the feminine, the singular and the plural (good, a good or good t…
  • concerning me, but evil H7451 (רַע) — bad or (as noun) evil (natural or moral)

19 And Micaiah said, Therefore hear thou the word of Jehovah: I saw Jehovah sitting on his throne, and all the host of heaven standing by him on his right hand and on his left.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And he said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
  • Hear H8085 (שָׁמַע) — to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
  • thou therefore the word H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
  • of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
  • I saw H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
  • Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
  • sitting H3427 (יָשַׁב) — properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry
  • on his throne H3678 (כִּסֵּא) — properly, covered, i.e. a throne (as canopied)
  • and all the army H6635 (צָבָא) — a mass of persons (or figuratively, things), especially reg. organized for war (an army); by implication, a campaign, literally or figuratively (specifically, h…
  • of heaven H8064 (שָׁמַיִם) — the sky (as aloft; the dual perhaps alluding to the visible arch in which the clouds move, as well as to the higher ether where the celestial bodies revolve)
  • standing H5975 (עָמַד) — to stand, in various relations (literal and figurative, intransitive and transitive)
  • by him on his right hand H3225 (יָמִין) — the right hand or side (leg, eye) of a person or other object (as the stronger and more dexterous); locally, the south
  • and on his left H8040 (שְׂמֹאול) — properly, dark (as enveloped), i.e. the north; hence (by orientation), the left hand

20 And Jehovah said, Who shall entice Ahab, that he may go up and fall at Ramoth-gilead? And one said on this manner; and another said on that manner.

Cross references & Strong's
Cross references (TSK): Job 12:16 · Isaiah 6:8 · Jeremiah 4:10
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
  • said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
  • Who shall persuade H6601 (פָּתָה) — to open, i.e. be (causatively, make) roomy; usually figuratively (in a mental or moral sense) to be (causatively, make) simple or (in a sinister way) delude
  • Ahab H256 (אַחְאָב) — Achab, the name of a king of Israel and of a prophet at Babylon
  • that he may go up H5927 (עָלָה) — to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative
  • and fall H5307 (נָפַל) — to fall, in a great variety of applications (intransitive or causative, literal or figurative)
  • at Ramoth–gilead H1568 (גִּלְעָד) — Gilad, a region East of the Jordan; also the name of three Israelites
  • at Ramoth–gilead H7433 (רָמֹת גִּלעָד) — Ramoth-Gilad, a place East of the Jordan
  • And one said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
  • on this manner H3541 (כֹּה) — properly, like this, i.e. by implication, (of manner) thus (or so); also (of place) here (or hither); or (of time) now
  • and another said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
  • on that manner H3541 (כֹּה) — properly, like this, i.e. by implication, (of manner) thus (or so); also (of place) here (or hither); or (of time) now

21 And there came forth a spirit, and stood before Jehovah, and said, I will entice him.

Cross references & Strong's
Cross references (TSK): 1 Kings 22:23 · 2 Chronicles 18:21 · Job 1:6 · Job 2:1
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And there came forth H3318 (יָצָא) — to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.
  • a spirit H7307 (רוּחַ) — wind; by resemblance breath, i.e. a sensible (or even violent) exhalation; figuratively, life, anger, unsubstantiality; by extension, a region of the sky; by re…
  • and stood H5975 (עָמַד) — to stand, in various relations (literal and figurative, intransitive and transitive)
  • before H6440 (פָּנִים) — the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (befo…
  • Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
  • and said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
  • I will persuade H6601 (פָּתָה) — to open, i.e. be (causatively, make) roomy; usually figuratively (in a mental or moral sense) to be (causatively, make) simple or (in a sinister way) delude

22 And Jehovah said unto him, Wherewith? And he said, I will go forth, and will be a lying spirit in the mouth of all his prophets. And he said, Thou shalt entice him, and shalt prevail also: go forth, and do so.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
  • said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
  • unto him, Wherewith? And he said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
  • I will go forth H3318 (יָצָא) — to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.
  • and I will be a lying H8267 (שֶׁקֶר) — an untruth; by implication, a sham (often adverbial)
  • spirit H7307 (רוּחַ) — wind; by resemblance breath, i.e. a sensible (or even violent) exhalation; figuratively, life, anger, unsubstantiality; by extension, a region of the sky; by re…
  • in the mouth H6310 (פֶּה) — the mouth (as the means of blowing), whether literal or figurative (particularly speech); specifically edge, portion or side; adverbially (with preposition) acc…
  • of all his prophets H5030 (נָבִיא) — a prophet or (generally) inspired man
  • And he said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
  • Thou shalt persuade H6601 (פָּתָה) — to open, i.e. be (causatively, make) roomy; usually figuratively (in a mental or moral sense) to be (causatively, make) simple or (in a sinister way) delude
  • and prevail H3201 (יָכֹל) — to be able, literally (can, could) or morally (may, might)
  • also: go forth H3318 (יָצָא) — to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.
  • and do H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application

23 Now therefore, behold, Jehovah hath put a lying spirit in the mouth of all these thy prophets; and Jehovah hath spoken evil concerning thee.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Now therefore, behold, Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
  • hath put H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
  • a lying H8267 (שֶׁקֶר) — an untruth; by implication, a sham (often adverbial)
  • spirit H7307 (רוּחַ) — wind; by resemblance breath, i.e. a sensible (or even violent) exhalation; figuratively, life, anger, unsubstantiality; by extension, a region of the sky; by re…
  • in the mouth H6310 (פֶּה) — the mouth (as the means of blowing), whether literal or figurative (particularly speech); specifically edge, portion or side; adverbially (with preposition) acc…
  • of all these thy prophets H5030 (נָבִיא) — a prophet or (generally) inspired man
  • And Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
  • hath spoken H1696 (דָבַר) — perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue
  • evil H7451 (רַע) — bad or (as noun) evil (natural or moral)

24 Then Zedekiah the son of Chenaanah came near, and smote Micaiah on the cheek, and said, Which way went the Spirit of Jehovah from me to speak unto thee?

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • But Zedekiah H6667 (צִדְקִיָּה) — Tsidkijah, the name of six Israelites
  • the son H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
  • of Chenaanah H3668 (כְּנַעֲנָה) — Kenaanah, the name of two Israelites
  • went near H5066 (נָגַשׁ) — to be or come (causatively, bring) near (for any purpose); euphemistically, to lie with a woman; as an enemy, to attack; religious to worship; causatively, to p…
  • and smote H5221 (נָכָה) — to strike (lightly or severely, literally or figuratively)
  • Micaiah H4321 (מִיכָיְהוּ) — Mikajah, the name of three Israelites
  • on the cheek H3895 (לְחִי) — the cheek (from its fleshiness); hence, the jaw-bone
  • and said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
  • Which way H335 (אַי) — where? hence how?
  • went H5674 (עָבַר) — to cross over; used very widely of any transition (literal or figurative; transitive, intransitive, intensive, causative); specifically, to cover (in copulation…
  • the Spirit H7307 (רוּחַ) — wind; by resemblance breath, i.e. a sensible (or even violent) exhalation; figuratively, life, anger, unsubstantiality; by extension, a region of the sky; by re…
  • of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
  • from me to speak H1696 (דָבַר) — perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue

25 And Micaiah said, Behold, thou shalt see on that day, when thou shalt go into an inner chamber to hide thyself.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And Micaiah H4321 (מִיכָיְהוּ) — Mikajah, the name of three Israelites
  • said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
  • Behold, thou shalt see H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
  • in that day H3117 (יוֹם) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated ter…
  • when thou shalt go H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
  • into an inner H2315 (חֶדֶר) — an apartment (usually literal)
  • chamber H2315 (חֶדֶר) — an apartment (usually literal)
  • to hide H2247 (חָבָה) — to secrete

26 And the king of Israel said, Take Micaiah, and carry him back unto Amon the governor of the city, and to Joash the king’s son;

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
  • of Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
  • said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
  • Take H3947 (לָקַח) — to take (in the widest variety of applications)
  • Micaiah H4321 (מִיכָיְהוּ) — Mikajah, the name of three Israelites
  • and carry him back H7725 (שׁוּב) — to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point); generally…
  • unto Amon H526 (אָמוֹן) — Amon, the name of three Israelites
  • the governor H8269 (שַׂר) — a head person (of any rank or class)
  • of the city H5892 (עִיר) — a city (a place guarded by waking or a watch) in the widest sense (even of a mere encampment or post)
  • and to Joash H3101 (יוֹאָשׁ) — Joash, the name of six Israelites
  • the king’s H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
  • son H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…

27 and say, Thus saith the king, Put this fellow in the prison, and feed him with bread of affliction and with water of affliction, until I come in peace.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And say H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
  • Thus saith H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
  • the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
  • Put H7760 (שׂוּם) — to put (used in a great variety of applications, literal, figurative, inferentially, and elliptically)
  • in the prison H3608 (כֶּלֶא) — a prison
  • in the prison H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
  • and feed H398 (אָכַל) — to eat (literally or figuratively)
  • him with bread H3899 (לֶחֶם) — food (for man or beast), especially bread, or grain (for making it)
  • of affliction H3906 (לַחַץ) — distress
  • and with water H4325 (מַיִם) — water; figuratively, juice; by euphemism, urine, semen
  • until I come H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
  • in peace H7965 (שָׁלוֹם) — safe, i.e. (figuratively) well, happy, friendly; also (abstractly) welfare, i.e. health, prosperity, peace

28 And Micaiah said, If thou return at all in peace, Jehovah hath not spoken by me. And he said, Hear, ye peoples, all of you.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And Micaiah H4321 (מִיכָיְהוּ) — Mikajah, the name of three Israelites
  • said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
  • If thou return H7725 (שׁוּב) — to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point); generally…
  • at all H7725 (שׁוּב) — to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point); generally…
  • in peace H7965 (שָׁלוֹם) — safe, i.e. (figuratively) well, happy, friendly; also (abstractly) welfare, i.e. health, prosperity, peace
  • Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
  • hath not spoken H1696 (דָבַר) — perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue
  • by me. And he said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
  • Hearken H8085 (שָׁמַע) — to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
  • O people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock

29 So the king of Israel and Jehoshaphat the king of Judah went up to Ramoth-gilead.

Cross references & Strong's
Cross references (TSK): 1 Kings 22:2 · 2 Chronicles 18:28
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • So the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
  • of Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
  • and Jehoshaphat H3092 (יְהוֹשָׁפָט) — Jehoshaphat, the name of six Israelites; also of a valley near Jerusalem
  • the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
  • of Judah H3063 (יְהוּדָה) — Jehudah (or Judah), the name of five Israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory
  • went up H5927 (עָלָה) — to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative
  • to Ramoth–gilead H1568 (גִּלְעָד) — Gilad, a region East of the Jordan; also the name of three Israelites
  • to Ramoth–gilead H7433 (רָמֹת גִּלעָד) — Ramoth-Gilad, a place East of the Jordan

30 And the king of Israel said unto Jehoshaphat, I will disguise myself, and go into the battle; but put thou on thy robes. And the king of Israel disguised himself, and went into the battle.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
  • of Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
  • said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
  • unto Jehoshaphat H3092 (יְהוֹשָׁפָט) — Jehoshaphat, the name of six Israelites; also of a valley near Jerusalem
  • I will disguise H2664 (חָפַשׂ) — to seek; causatively, to conceal oneself (i.e. let be sought), or mask
  • myself, and enter H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
  • into the battle H4421 (מִלְחָמָה) — a battle (i.e. the engagement); generally, war (i.e. war-fare)
  • but put thou on H3847 (לָבַשׁ) — properly, wrap around, i.e. (by implication) to put on a garment or clothe (oneself, or another), literally or figuratively
  • thy robes H899 (בֶּגֶד) — a covering, i.e. clothing; also treachery or pillage
  • disguised H2664 (חָפַשׂ) — to seek; causatively, to conceal oneself (i.e. let be sought), or mask
  • himself, and went H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)

31 Now the king of Syria had commanded the thirty and two captains of his chariots, saying, Fight neither with small nor great, save only with the king of Israel.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • But the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
  • of Syria H758 (אֲרָם) — Aram or Syria, and its inhabitants; also the name of the son of Shem, a grandson of Nahor, and of an Israelite
  • commanded H6680 (צָוָה) — (intensively) to constitute, enjoin
  • his thirty H7970 (שְׁלוֹשִׁים) — thirty; or (ordinal) thirtieth
  • and two H8147 (שְׁנַיִם) — two; also (as ordinal) twofold
  • captains H8269 (שַׂר) — a head person (of any rank or class)
  • that had rule over his chariots H7393 (רֶכֶב) — a vehicle; by implication, a team; by extension, cavalry; by analogy a rider, i.e. the upper millstone
  • saying H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
  • Fight H3898 (לָחַם) — to feed on; figuratively, to consume; by implication, to battle (as destruction)
  • neither with small H6996 (קָטָן) — abbreviated, i.e. diminutive, literally (in quantity, size or number) or figuratively (in age or importance)
  • nor great H1419 (גָּדוֹל) — great (in any sense); hence, older; also insolent
  • save only with the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
  • of Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity

32 And it came to pass, when the captains of the chariots saw Jehoshaphat, that they said, Surely it is the king of Israel; and they turned aside to fight against him: and Jehoshaphat cried out.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And it came to pass, when the captains H8269 (שַׂר) — a head person (of any rank or class)
  • of the chariots H7393 (רֶכֶב) — a vehicle; by implication, a team; by extension, cavalry; by analogy a rider, i.e. the upper millstone
  • saw H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
  • Jehoshaphat H3092 (יְהוֹשָׁפָט) — Jehoshaphat, the name of six Israelites; also of a valley near Jerusalem
  • that they said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
  • the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
  • of Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
  • And they turned aside H5493 (סוּר) — to turn off (literally or figuratively)
  • to fight H3898 (לָחַם) — to feed on; figuratively, to consume; by implication, to battle (as destruction)
  • against him: and Jehoshaphat H3092 (יְהוֹשָׁפָט) — Jehoshaphat, the name of six Israelites; also of a valley near Jerusalem
  • cried out H2199 (זָעַק) — to shriek (from anguish or danger); by analogy, (as a herald) to announce or convene publicly

33 And it came to pass, when the captains of the chariots saw that it was not the king of Israel, that they turned back from pursuing him.

Cross references & Strong's
Cross references (TSK): 1 Kings 22:31 · 2 Chronicles 18:32 · Psalms 76:10
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And it came to pass, when the captains H8269 (שַׂר) — a head person (of any rank or class)
  • of the chariots H7393 (רֶכֶב) — a vehicle; by implication, a team; by extension, cavalry; by analogy a rider, i.e. the upper millstone
  • perceived H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
  • not the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
  • of Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
  • that they turned back H7725 (שׁוּב) — to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point); generally…
  • from pursuing H310 (אַחַר) — properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after (in various senses)

34 And a certain man drew his bow at a venture, and smote the king of Israel between the joints of the armor: wherefore he said unto the driver of his chariot, Turn thy hand, and carry me out of the host; for I am sore wounded.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • man H376 (אִישׁ) — a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
  • drew H4900 (מָשַׁךְ) — to draw, used in a great variety of applications (including to sow, to sound, to prolong, to develop, to march, to remove, to delay, to be tall, etc.)
  • a bow H7198 (קֶשֶׁת) — a bow, for shooting (hence, figuratively, strength) or the iris
  • at a venture H8537 (תֹּם) — completeness; figuratively, prosperity; usually (morally) innocence
  • and smote H5221 (נָכָה) — to strike (lightly or severely, literally or figuratively)
  • the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
  • of Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
  • between the joints H1694 (דֶּבֶק) — a joint; by implication, solder
  • of the harness H8302 (שִׁרְיוֹן) — a corslet (as if twisted)
  • wherefore he said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
  • unto the driver of his chariot H7395 (רַכָּב) — a charioteer
  • Turn H2015 (הָפַךְ) — to turn about or over; by implication, to change, overturn, return, pervert
  • thine hand H3027 (יָד) — a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from 3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of a…
  • and carry me out H3318 (יָצָא) — to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.
  • of the battle H4264 (מַחֲנֶה) — an encampment (of travellers or troops); hence, an army, whether literal (of soldiers) or figurative (of dancers, angels, cattle, locusts, stars; or even the sa…
  • for I am wounded H2470 (חָלָה) — properly, to be rubbed or worn; hence (figuratively) to be weak, sick, afflicted; or (causatively) to grieve, make sick; also to stroke (in flattering), entreat

35 And the battle increased that day: and the king was stayed up in his chariot against the Syrians, and died at even; and the blood ran out of the wound into the bottom of the chariot.

Cross references & Strong's
Cross references (TSK): Judges 9:55 · 1 Kings 20:42 · 1 Kings 22:28 · 2 Kings 9:24
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And the battle H4421 (מִלְחָמָה) — a battle (i.e. the engagement); generally, war (i.e. war-fare)
  • increased H5927 (עָלָה) — to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative
  • that day H3117 (יוֹם) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated ter…
  • and the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
  • was stayed up H5975 (עָמַד) — to stand, in various relations (literal and figurative, intransitive and transitive)
  • in his chariot H4818 (מֶרְכָּבָה) — a chariot
  • against H5227 (נֹכַח) — properly, the front part; used adverbially (especially with preposition), opposite, in front of, forward, in behalf of
  • the Syrians H758 (אֲרָם) — Aram or Syria, and its inhabitants; also the name of the son of Shem, a grandson of Nahor, and of an Israelite
  • and died H4191 (מוּת) — to die (literally or figuratively); causatively, to kill
  • at even H6153 (עֶרֶב) — dusk
  • and the blood H1818 (דָּם) — blood (as that which when shed causes death) of man or an animal; by analogy, the juice of the grape; figuratively (especially in the plural) bloodshed (i.e. dr…
  • ran out H3332 (יָצַק) — properly, to pour out (transitive or intransitive); by implication, to melt or cast as metal; by extension, to place firmly, to stiffen or grow hard
  • of the wound H4347 (מַכָּה) — a blow (in 2 Chronicles 2:10, of the flail); by implication, a wound; figuratively, carnage, also pestilence
  • into the midst H2436 (חֵיק) — the bosom (literally or figuratively)
  • of the chariot H7393 (רֶכֶב) — a vehicle; by implication, a team; by extension, cavalry; by analogy a rider, i.e. the upper millstone

36 And there went a cry throughout the host about the going down of the sun, saying, Every man to his city, and every man to his country.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And there went H5674 (עָבַר) — to cross over; used very widely of any transition (literal or figurative; transitive, intransitive, intensive, causative); specifically, to cover (in copulation…
  • a proclamation H7440 (רִנָּה) — properly, a creaking (or shrill sound), i.e. shout (of joy or grief)
  • throughout the army H4264 (מַחֲנֶה) — an encampment (of travellers or troops); hence, an army, whether literal (of soldiers) or figurative (of dancers, angels, cattle, locusts, stars; or even the sa…
  • about the going down H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
  • of the sun H8121 (שֶׁמֶשׁ) — the sun; by implication, the east; figuratively, a ray, i.e. (architectural) a notched battlement
  • saying H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
  • Every man H376 (אִישׁ) — a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
  • to his city H5892 (עִיר) — a city (a place guarded by waking or a watch) in the widest sense (even of a mere encampment or post)
  • and every man H376 (אִישׁ) — a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
  • to his own country H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)

37 So the king died, and was brought to Samaria; and they buried the king in Samaria.

Cross references & Strong's
Cross references (TSK): 1 Kings 16:24 · 1 Kings 20:42 · Psalms 34:21 · Isaiah 44:25
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • So the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
  • died H4191 (מוּת) — to die (literally or figuratively); causatively, to kill
  • and was brought H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
  • to Samaria H8111 (שֹׁמְרוֹן) — Shomeron, a place in Palestine
  • and they buried H6912 (קָבַר) — to inter
  • the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
  • in Samaria H8111 (שֹׁמְרוֹן) — Shomeron, a place in Palestine

38 And they washed the chariot by the pool of Samaria; and the dogs licked up his blood (now the harlots washed themselves there); according unto the word of Jehovah which he spake.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • washed H7857 (שָׁטַף) — to gush; by implication, to inundate, cleanse; by analogy, to gallop, conquer
  • the chariot H7393 (רֶכֶב) — a vehicle; by implication, a team; by extension, cavalry; by analogy a rider, i.e. the upper millstone
  • in the pool H1295 (בְּרֵכָה) — a reservoir (at which camels kneel as a resting-place)
  • of Samaria H8111 (שֹׁמְרוֹן) — Shomeron, a place in Palestine
  • and the dogs H3611 (כֶּלֶב) — a dog; hence (by euphemism) a male prostitute
  • licked up H3952 (לָקַק) — to lick or lap
  • his blood H1818 (דָּם) — blood (as that which when shed causes death) of man or an animal; by analogy, the juice of the grape; figuratively (especially in the plural) bloodshed (i.e. dr…
  • and they washed H7364 (רָחַץ) — to lave (the whole or a part of a thing)
  • his armour H2185 (זֹנוֹת) — harlots
  • according unto the word H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
  • of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
  • which he spake H1696 (דָבַר) — perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue

39 Now the rest of the acts of Ahab, and all that he did, and the ivory house which he built, and all the cities that he built, are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Israel?

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Now the rest H3499 (יֶתֶר) — properly, an overhanging, i.e. (by implication) an excess, superiority, remainder; also a small rope (as hanging free)
  • of the acts H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
  • of Ahab H256 (אַחְאָב) — Achab, the name of a king of Israel and of a prophet at Babylon
  • and all that he did H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
  • and the ivory H8127 (שֵׁן) — a tooth (as sharp); specifically ivory; figuratively, a cliff
  • house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
  • which he made H1129 (בָּנָה) — to build (literally and figuratively)
  • and all the cities H5892 (עִיר) — a city (a place guarded by waking or a watch) in the widest sense (even of a mere encampment or post)
  • that he built H1129 (בָּנָה) — to build (literally and figuratively)
  • they not written H3789 (כָּתַב) — to grave, by implication, to write (describe, inscribe, prescribe, subscribe)
  • in the book H5612 (סֵפֶר) — properly, writing (the art or a document); by implication, a book
  • of the chronicles H3117 (יוֹם) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated ter…
  • of the chronicles H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
  • of the kings H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
  • of Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity

40 So Ahab slept with his fathers; and Ahaziah his son reigned in his stead.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • So Ahab H256 (אַחְאָב) — Achab, the name of a king of Israel and of a prophet at Babylon
  • slept H7901 (שָׁכַב) — to lie down (for rest, sexual connection, decease or any other purpose)
  • with his fathers H1 (אָב) — father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application
  • and Ahaziah H274 (אֲחַזְיָה) — Achazjah, the name of a Jewish and an Israelite king
  • his son H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
  • reigned H4427 (מָלַךְ) — to reign; inceptively, to ascend the throne; causatively, to induct into royalty; hence (by implication) to take counsel

41 And Jehoshaphat the son of Asa began to reign over Judah in the fourth year of Ahab king of Israel.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And Jehoshaphat H3092 (יְהוֹשָׁפָט) — Jehoshaphat, the name of six Israelites; also of a valley near Jerusalem
  • the son H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
  • of Asa H609 (אָסָא) — Asa, the name of a king and of a Levite
  • began to reign H4427 (מָלַךְ) — to reign; inceptively, to ascend the throne; causatively, to induct into royalty; hence (by implication) to take counsel
  • over Judah H3063 (יְהוּדָה) — Jehudah (or Judah), the name of five Israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory
  • in the fourth H702 (אַרְבַּע) — four
  • year H8141 (שָׁנֶה) — a year (as a revolution of time)
  • of Ahab H256 (אַחְאָב) — Achab, the name of a king of Israel and of a prophet at Babylon
  • king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
  • of Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity

42 Jehoshaphat was thirty and five years old when he began to reign; and he reigned twenty and five years in Jerusalem. And his mother’s name was Azubah the daughter of Shilhi.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Jehoshaphat H3092 (יְהוֹשָׁפָט) — Jehoshaphat, the name of six Israelites; also of a valley near Jerusalem
  • thirty H7970 (שְׁלוֹשִׁים) — thirty; or (ordinal) thirtieth
  • and five H2568 (חָמֵשׁ) — five
  • years H8141 (שָׁנֶה) — a year (as a revolution of time)
  • old H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
  • when he began to reign H4427 (מָלַךְ) — to reign; inceptively, to ascend the throne; causatively, to induct into royalty; hence (by implication) to take counsel
  • and he reigned H4427 (מָלַךְ) — to reign; inceptively, to ascend the throne; causatively, to induct into royalty; hence (by implication) to take counsel
  • twenty H6242 (עֶשְׂרִים) — twenty; also (ordinal) twentieth
  • in Jerusalem H3389 (יְרוּשָׁלִַ͏ם) — Jerushalaim or Jerushalem, the capital city of Palestine
  • And his mother’s H517 (אֵם) — a mother (as the bond of the family); in a wide sense (both literally and figuratively [like father])
  • name H8034 (שֵׁם) — an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character
  • Azubah H5806 (עֲזוּבָה) — Azubah, the name of two Israelitesses
  • the daughter H1323 (בַּת) — a daughter (used in the same wide sense as other terms of relationship, literally and figuratively)
  • of Shilhi H7977 (שִׁלְחִי) — Shilchi, an Israelite

43 And he walked in all the way of Asa his father; he turned not aside from it, doing that which was right in the eyes of Jehovah: howbeit the high places were not taken away; the people still sacrificed and burnt incense in the high places.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And he walked H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
  • in all the ways H1870 (דֶּרֶךְ) — a road (as trodden); figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb
  • of Asa H609 (אָסָא) — Asa, the name of a king and of a Levite
  • his father H1 (אָב) — father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application
  • he turned not aside H5493 (סוּר) — to turn off (literally or figuratively)
  • from it, doing H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
  • right H3477 (יָשָׁר) — straight (literally or figuratively)
  • in the eyes H5869 (עַיִן) — an eye (literally or figuratively); by analogy, a fountain (as the eye of the landscape)
  • of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
  • nevertheless the high places H1116 (בָּמָה) — an elevation
  • were not taken away H5493 (סוּר) — to turn off (literally or figuratively)
  • the people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
  • offered H2076 (זָבַח) — to slaughter an animal (usually in sacrifice)
  • and burnt incense H6999 (קָטַר) — to smoke, i.e. turn into fragrance by fire (especially as an act of worship)
  • yet in the high places H1116 (בָּמָה) — an elevation

44 And Jehoshaphat made peace with the king of Israel.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And Jehoshaphat H3092 (יְהוֹשָׁפָט) — Jehoshaphat, the name of six Israelites; also of a valley near Jerusalem
  • made peace H7999 (שָׁלַם) — to be safe (in mind, body or estate); figuratively, to be (causatively, make) completed; by implication, to be friendly; by extension, to reciprocate (in variou…
  • with the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
  • of Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity

45 Now the rest of the acts of Jehoshaphat, and his might that he showed, and how he warred, are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Judah?

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Now the rest H3499 (יֶתֶר) — properly, an overhanging, i.e. (by implication) an excess, superiority, remainder; also a small rope (as hanging free)
  • of the acts H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
  • of Jehoshaphat H3092 (יְהוֹשָׁפָט) — Jehoshaphat, the name of six Israelites; also of a valley near Jerusalem
  • and his might H1369 (גְּבוּרָה) — force (literally or figuratively); by implication, valor, victory
  • that he shewed H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
  • and how he warred H3898 (לָחַם) — to feed on; figuratively, to consume; by implication, to battle (as destruction)
  • they not written H3789 (כָּתַב) — to grave, by implication, to write (describe, inscribe, prescribe, subscribe)
  • in the book H5612 (סֵפֶר) — properly, writing (the art or a document); by implication, a book
  • of the chronicles H3117 (יוֹם) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated ter…
  • of the chronicles H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
  • of the kings H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
  • of Judah H3063 (יְהוּדָה) — Jehudah (or Judah), the name of five Israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory

46 And the remnant of the sodomites, that remained in the days of his father Asa, he put away out of the land.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And the remnant H3499 (יֶתֶר) — properly, an overhanging, i.e. (by implication) an excess, superiority, remainder; also a small rope (as hanging free)
  • of the sodomites H6945 (קָדֵשׁ) — a (quasi) sacred person, i.e. (technically) a (male) devotee (by prostitution) to licentious idolatry
  • which remained H7604 (שָׁאַר) — properly, to swell up, i.e. be (causatively, make) redundant
  • in the days H3117 (יוֹם) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated ter…
  • of his father H1 (אָב) — father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application
  • Asa H609 (אָסָא) — Asa, the name of a king and of a Levite
  • he took H1197 (בָּעַר) — to kindle, i.e. consume (by fire or by eating); to be (-come) brutish
  • out of the land H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)

47 And there was no king in Edom: a deputy was king.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • then no king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
  • in Edom H123 (אֱדֹם) — Edom, the elder twin-brother of Jacob; hence the region (Idumaea) occupied by him
  • a deputy H5324 (נָצַב) — to station, in various applications (literally or figuratively)
  • king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king

48 Jehoshaphat made ships of Tarshish to go to Ophir for gold: but they went not; for the ships were broken at Ezion-geber.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Jehoshaphat H3092 (יְהוֹשָׁפָט) — Jehoshaphat, the name of six Israelites; also of a valley near Jerusalem
  • made H6240 (עָשָׂר) — ten (only in combination), i.e. -teen; also (ordinal) -teenth
  • made H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
  • ships H591 (אֳנִיָּה) — a ship
  • of Tarshish H8659 (תַּרְשִׁישׁ) — Tarshish, a place on the Mediterranean, hence, the ephithet of a merchant vessel (as if for or from that port); also the name of a Persian and of an Israelite
  • to go H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
  • to Ophir H211 (אוֹפִיר) — Ophir, the name of a son of Joktan, and of a gold region in the East
  • for gold H2091 (זָהָב) — gold, figuratively, something gold-colored (i.e. yellow), as oil, a clear sky
  • but they went H1980 (הָלַךְ) — to walk (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
  • not; for the ships H591 (אֳנִיָּה) — a ship
  • were broken H7665 (שָׁבַר) — to burst (literally or figuratively)
  • at Ezion–geber H6100 (עֶצְיוֹן גֶּבֶר) — Etsjon-Geber, a place on the Red Sea

49 Then said Ahaziah the son of Ahab unto Jehoshaphat, Let my servants go with thy servants in the ships. But Jehoshaphat would not.

Cross references & Strong's
Cross references (TSK): 1 Kings 9:26 · 1 Kings 9:27 · 1 Kings 9:28 · 1 Kings 10:22 · Psalms 48:8
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Then said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
  • Ahaziah H274 (אֲחַזְיָה) — Achazjah, the name of a Jewish and an Israelite king
  • the son H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
  • of Ahab H256 (אַחְאָב) — Achab, the name of a king of Israel and of a prophet at Babylon
  • unto Jehoshaphat H3092 (יְהוֹשָׁפָט) — Jehoshaphat, the name of six Israelites; also of a valley near Jerusalem
  • Let my servants H5650 (עֶבֶד) — a servant
  • go H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
  • with thy servants H5650 (עֶבֶד) — a servant
  • in the ships H591 (אֳנִיָּה) — a ship
  • But Jehoshaphat H3092 (יְהוֹשָׁפָט) — Jehoshaphat, the name of six Israelites; also of a valley near Jerusalem
  • would H14 (אָבָה) — to breathe after, i.e. (figuratively) to be acquiescent

50 And Jehoshaphat slept with his fathers, and was buried with his fathers in the city of David his father; And Jehoram his son reigned in his stead.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And Jehoshaphat H3092 (יְהוֹשָׁפָט) — Jehoshaphat, the name of six Israelites; also of a valley near Jerusalem
  • slept H7901 (שָׁכַב) — to lie down (for rest, sexual connection, decease or any other purpose)
  • with his fathers H1 (אָב) — father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application
  • and was buried H6912 (קָבַר) — to inter
  • in the city H5892 (עִיר) — a city (a place guarded by waking or a watch) in the widest sense (even of a mere encampment or post)
  • of David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
  • his father H1 (אָב) — father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application
  • and Jehoram H3088 (יְהוֹרָם) — Jehoram, the name of a Syrian and of three Israelites
  • his son H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
  • reigned H4427 (מָלַךְ) — to reign; inceptively, to ascend the throne; causatively, to induct into royalty; hence (by implication) to take counsel

51 Ahaziah the son of Ahab began to reign over Israel in Samaria in the seventeenth year of Jehoshaphat king of Judah, and he reigned two years over Israel.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Ahaziah H274 (אֲחַזְיָה) — Achazjah, the name of a Jewish and an Israelite king
  • the son H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
  • of Ahab H256 (אַחְאָב) — Achab, the name of a king of Israel and of a prophet at Babylon
  • began to reign H4427 (מָלַךְ) — to reign; inceptively, to ascend the throne; causatively, to induct into royalty; hence (by implication) to take counsel
  • over Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
  • in Samaria H8111 (שֹׁמְרוֹן) — Shomeron, a place in Palestine
  • the seventeenth H6240 (עָשָׂר) — ten (only in combination), i.e. -teen; also (ordinal) -teenth
  • the seventeenth H7651 (שֶׁבַע) — seven (as the sacred full one); also (adverbially) seven times; by implication, a week; by extension, an indefinite number
  • year H8141 (שָׁנֶה) — a year (as a revolution of time)
  • of Jehoshaphat H3092 (יְהוֹשָׁפָט) — Jehoshaphat, the name of six Israelites; also of a valley near Jerusalem
  • king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
  • of Judah H3063 (יְהוּדָה) — Jehudah (or Judah), the name of five Israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory
  • and reigned H4427 (מָלַךְ) — to reign; inceptively, to ascend the throne; causatively, to induct into royalty; hence (by implication) to take counsel
  • two years H8141 (שָׁנֶה) — a year (as a revolution of time)

52 And he did that which was evil in the sight of Jehovah, and walked in the way of his father, and in the way of his mother, and in the way of Jeroboam the son of Nebat, wherein he made Israel to sin.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And he did H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
  • evil H7451 (רַע) — bad or (as noun) evil (natural or moral)
  • in the sight H5869 (עַיִן) — an eye (literally or figuratively); by analogy, a fountain (as the eye of the landscape)
  • of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
  • and walked H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
  • in the way H1870 (דֶּרֶךְ) — a road (as trodden); figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb
  • of his father H1 (אָב) — father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application
  • and in the way H1870 (דֶּרֶךְ) — a road (as trodden); figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb
  • of his mother H517 (אֵם) — a mother (as the bond of the family); in a wide sense (both literally and figuratively [like father])
  • of Jeroboam H3379 (יָרׇבְעָם) — Jarobam, the name of two Israelite kings
  • the son H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
  • of Nebat H5028 (נְבָט) — Nebat, the father of Jeroboam I
  • who made Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
  • to sin H2398 (חָטָא) — properly, to miss; hence (figuratively and generally) to sin; by inference, to forfeit, lack, expiate, repent, (causatively) lead astray, condemn

53 And he served Baal, and worshipped him, and provoked to anger Jehovah, the God of Israel, according to all that his father had done.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • For he served H5647 (עָבַד) — to work (in any sense); by implication, to serve, till, (causatively) enslave, etc.
  • Baal H1168 (בַּעַל) — Baal, a Phoenician deity
  • and worshipped H7812 (שָׁחָה) — to depress, i.e. prostrate (especially reflexive, in homage to royalty or God)
  • him, and provoked to anger H3707 (כַּעַס) — to trouble; by implication, to grieve, rage, be indignant
  • Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
  • God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
  • of Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
  • according to all that his father H1 (אָב) — father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application
  • had done H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application