1 Now Jehoshaphat had riches and honor in abundance; and he joined affinity with Ahab.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Now Jehoshaphat H3092 (יְהוֹשָׁפָט) — Jehoshaphat, the name of six Israelites; also of a valley near Jerusalem
- had riches H6239 (עֹשֶׁר) — wealth
- and honour H3519 (כָּבוֹד) — properly, weight, but only figuratively in a good sense, splendor or copiousness
- in abundance H7230 (רֹב) — abundance (in any respect)
- and joined affinity H2859 (חָתַן) — to give (a daughter) away in marriage; hence (generally) to contract affinity by marriage
- with Ahab H256 (אַחְאָב) — Achab, the name of a king of Israel and of a prophet at Babylon
2 And after certain years he went down to Ahab to Samaria. And Ahab killed sheep and oxen for him in abundance, and for the people that were with him, and moved him to go up with him to Ramoth-gilead.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And after H7093 (קֵץ) — an extremity; adverbially (with prepositional prefix) after
- years H8141 (שָׁנֶה) — a year (as a revolution of time)
- he went 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 Ahab H256 (אַחְאָב) — Achab, the name of a king of Israel and of a prophet at Babylon
- to Samaria H8111 (שֹׁמְרוֹן) — Shomeron, a place in Palestine
- And Ahab H256 (אַחְאָב) — Achab, the name of a king of Israel and of a prophet at Babylon
- killed H2076 (זָבַח) — to slaughter an animal (usually in sacrifice)
- sheep H6629 (צֹאן) — a collective name for a flock (of sheep or goats); also figuratively (of men)
- and oxen H1241 (בָּקָר) — a beeve or an animal of the ox family of either gender (as used for plowing); collectively, a herd
- for him in abundance H7230 (רֹב) — abundance (in any respect)
- and for 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
- with him, and persuaded H5496 (סוּת) — properly, to prick, i.e. (figuratively) stimulate; by implication, to seduce
- him to 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
3 And Ahab king of Israel said unto Jehoshaphat king of Judah, Wilt thou go with me to Ramoth-gilead? And he answered him, I am as thou art, and my people as thy people; and we will be with thee in the war.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And 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
- 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
- of Judah H3063 (יְהוּדָה) — Jehudah (or Judah), the name of five Israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory
- Wilt thou go H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
- with me to Ramoth–gilead H1568 (גִּלְעָד) — Gilad, a region East of the Jordan; also the name of three Israelites
- with me to Ramoth–gilead H7433 (רָמֹת גִּלעָד) — Ramoth-Gilad, a place East of the Jordan
- And he answered H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- and 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
- with thee in the war H4421 (מִלְחָמָה) — a battle (i.e. the engagement); generally, war (i.e. war-fare)
4 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…
5 Then the king of Israel gathered the prophets together, four hundred men, and said unto them, Shall we go to Ramoth-gilead to battle, or shall I forbear? And they said, Go up; for God will deliver it into the hand of the king.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Therefore 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 together H6908 (קָבַץ) — to grasp, i.e. collect
- of prophets H5030 (נָבִיא) — a prophet or (generally) inspired man
- 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 we go H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
- 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
- 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 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…
- will 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…
6 But Jehoshaphat said, Is there not here a prophet of Jehovah besides, that we may inquire of him?Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- But 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, 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
7 And the king of Israel said unto Jehoshaphat, There is yet one man by whom we may inquire of Jehovah: but I hate him; for he never prophesieth good concerning me, but always evil: the same is Micaiah the son of Imla. 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)
- 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 never prophesied 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…
- unto me, but always 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…
- evil H7451 (רַע) — bad or (as noun) evil (natural or moral)
- 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 Imla H3229 (יִמְלָא) — Jimla or Jimlah, an Israelite
- 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)
8 Then the king of Israel called an officer, and said, Fetch quickly Micaiah the son of Imla.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
- called H7121 (קָרָא) — to call out to (i.e. properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications)
- for one H259 (אֶחָד) — properly, united, i.e. one; or (as an ordinal) first
- officers 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)
- Fetch quickly 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 H4319 (מִיכָהוּ) — Mikehu, an Israelite prophet
- 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 Imla H3229 (יִמְלָא) — Jimla or Jimlah, an Israelite
9 Now the king of Israel and Jehoshaphat the king of Judah sat each on his throne, arrayed in their robes, and they were sitting 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
- 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
- either 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)
- of them on his throne H3678 (כִּסֵּא) — properly, covered, i.e. a throne (as canopied)
- clothed H3847 (לָבַשׁ) — properly, wrap around, i.e. (by implication) to put on a garment or clothe (oneself, or another), literally or figuratively
- robes H899 (בֶּגֶד) — a covering, i.e. clothing; also treachery or pillage
- and they 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
- in an open place H1637 (גֹּרֶן) — a threshing-floor (as made even); by analogy, any open area
- at the entering in 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…
10 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
- had 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 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 thou shalt push H5055 (נָגַח) — to butt with the horns; figuratively, to war against
- 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
- until they be consumed H3615 (כָּלָה) — to end, whether intransitive (to cease, be finished, perish) or transitive (to complete, prepare, consume)
11 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
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 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
12 And the messenger that went to call Micaiah spake to him, saying, Behold, the words of the prophets declare good to the king with one mouth: let thy word therefore, I pray thee, be like one of theirs, 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 went 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
- to him, saying H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Behold, 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…
- to the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- with one H259 (אֶחָד) — properly, united, i.e. one; or (as an ordinal) first
- assent 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
- therefore, I pray thee, be like one H259 (אֶחָד) — properly, united, i.e. one; or (as an ordinal) first
- of theirs, and speak H1696 (דָבַר) — perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue
- thou 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…
13 And Micaiah said, As Jehovah liveth, what my God saith, 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),…
- even what my 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…
- saith H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- that will I speak H1696 (דָבַר) — perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue
14 And when he was come to the king, the king said unto him, Micaiah, shall we go to Ramoth-gilead to battle, or shall I forbear? And he said, Go ye up, and prosper; and they shall be delivered into your hand.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And when he was come H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- to the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- unto him, Micaiah H4318 (מִיכָה) — Micah, the name of seven Israelites
- shall we go H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
- 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
- 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 he said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Go ye 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 prosper H6743 (צָלַח) — to push forward, in various senses (literal or figurative, transitive or intransitive)
- and they shall be delivered H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
- into your 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…
15 And the king said to 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)
- to 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 say H1696 (דָבַר) — perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue
- nothing but the truth H571 (אֶמֶת) — stability; (figuratively) certainty, truth, trustworthiness
- to me 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
16 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):- Then he said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- I did see 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 mountains 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 no 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
17 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)
- to 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)
- he would 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…
- unto me, but evil H7451 (רַע) — bad or (as noun) evil (natural or moral)
18 And Micaiah said, Therefore hear ye the word of Jehovah: I saw Jehovah sitting upon his throne, and all the host of heaven standing on his right hand and on his left.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Again he said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Therefore hear H8085 (שָׁמַע) — to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
- 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
- upon 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)
- 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
- his left H8040 (שְׂמֹאול) — properly, dark (as enveloped), i.e. the north; hence (by orientation), the left hand
19 And Jehovah said, Who shall entice Ahab king of Israel, that he may go up and fall at Ramoth-gilead? And one spake saying after this manner, and another saying after that manner.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)
- Who shall entice 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
- 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 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 spake H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- saying H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- after this manner H3602 (כָּכָה) — just so, referring to the previous or following context
- and another saying H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- after that manner H3602 (כָּכָה) — just so, referring to the previous or following context
20 And there came forth a spirit, and stood before Jehovah, and said, I will entice him. And Jehovah said unto him, Wherewith?Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Then there came out 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 entice 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
- him. 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)
21 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 he said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- I will go out H3318 (יָצָא) — to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.
- and 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
- said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Thou shalt entice 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 thou shalt also prevail H3201 (יָכֹל) — to be able, literally (can, could) or morally (may, might)
- go out 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
22 Now therefore, behold, Jehovah hath put a lying spirit in the mouth of 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 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)
23 Then Zedekiah the son of Chenaanah came near, and smote Micaiah upon 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):- Then 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
- came 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
- upon the cheek H3895 (לְחִי) — the cheek (from its fleshiness); hence, the jaw-bone
- and said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Which H335 (אַי) — where? hence how?
- way H1870 (דֶּרֶךְ) — a road (as trodden); figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb
- 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
24 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)
- on 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 H2244 (חָבָא) — to secrete
25 And the king of Israel said, Take ye 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):- 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
- said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Take H3947 (לָקַח) — to take (in the widest variety of applications)
- ye 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…
- to 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,…
26 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 return 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 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…
- in peace H7965 (שָׁלוֹם) — safe, i.e. (figuratively) well, happy, friendly; also (abstractly) welfare, i.e. health, prosperity, peace
27 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 certainly 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…
- 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…
- in peace H7965 (שָׁלוֹם) — safe, i.e. (figuratively) well, happy, friendly; also (abstractly) welfare, i.e. health, prosperity, peace
- hath not Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- 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.)
- all ye people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
28 So the king of Israel and Jehoshaphat the king of Judah went up to Ramoth-gilead.Cross references & Strong's
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
29 And the king of Israel said unto Jehoshaphat, I will disguise myself, and go into the battle; but put thou on thy robes. So the king of Israel disguised himself; and they 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 will go H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- to the battle H4421 (מִלְחָמָה) — a battle (i.e. the engagement); generally, war (i.e. war-fare)
- but put H3847 (לָבַשׁ) — properly, wrap around, i.e. (by implication) to put on a garment or clothe (oneself, or another), literally or figuratively
- thou on thy robes H899 (בֶּגֶד) — a covering, i.e. clothing; also treachery or pillage
- So the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- disguised H2664 (חָפַשׂ) — to seek; causatively, to conceal oneself (i.e. let be sought), or mask
- himself; and they went H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
30 Now the king of Syria had commanded the 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):- Now 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
- had commanded H6680 (צָוָה) — (intensively) to constitute, enjoin
- 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
- with him, saying H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Fight H3898 (לָחַם) — to feed on; figuratively, to consume; by implication, to battle (as destruction)
- ye not with small H6996 (קָטָן) — abbreviated, i.e. diminutive, literally (in quantity, size or number) or figuratively (in age or importance)
- or 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
31 And it came to pass, when the captains of the chariots saw Jehoshaphat, that they said, It is the king of Israel. Therefore they turned about to fight against him: but Jehoshaphat cried out, and Jehovah helped him; and God moved them to depart from him.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
- Therefore they compassed about H5437 (סָבַב) — to revolve, surround, or border; used in various applications, literally and figuratively
- him to fight H3898 (לָחַם) — to feed on; figuratively, to consume; by implication, to battle (as destruction)
- but 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
- And Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- helped H5826 (עָזַר) — to surround, i.e. protect or aid
- him; and 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…
- moved H5496 (סוּת) — properly, to prick, i.e. (figuratively) stimulate; by implication, to seduce
32 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
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- For it came to pass, that, 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)
- that it was 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
- they turned back again 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)
33 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 to the driver of the 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 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 armour H8302 (שִׁרְיוֹן) — a corslet (as if twisted)
- therefore he said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- to his chariot H7395 (רַכָּב) — a charioteer
- 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)
- 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…
- that thou mayest 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
34 And the battle increased that day: howbeit the king of Israel stayed himself up in his chariot against the Syrians until the even; and about the time of the going down of the sun he died.Cross references & Strong's
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…
- howbeit 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
- up H5975 (עָמַד) — to stand, in various relations (literal and figurative, intransitive and transitive)
- 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
- until the even H6153 (עֶרֶב) — dusk
- and about the time H6256 (עֵת) — time, especially (adverb with preposition) now, when, etc.
- of the sun H8121 (שֶׁמֶשׁ) — the sun; by implication, the east; figuratively, a ray, i.e. (architectural) a notched battlement
- going down H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- he died H4191 (מוּת) — to die (literally or figuratively); causatively, to kill