King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
And Jehoshaphat made peace with the king of Israel.
Complete Jewish Bible:
(43b) although the high places were not taken away - the people still sacrificed and presented offerings on the high places. Y'hoshafat made peace with the king of Isra'el.
Berean Standard Bible:
Jehoshaphat also made peace with the king of Israel.
American Standard Version:
And Jehoshaphat made peace with the king of Israel.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
And Jehoshaphat{H3092} made peace{H7999} with the king{H4428} of Israel{H3478}.
Cross-References (KJV):
2 Kings 8:18
- And he walked in the way of the kings of Israel, as did the house of Ahab: for the daughter of Ahab was his wife: and he did evil in the sight of the LORD.
2 Chronicles 19:2
- And Jehu the son of Hanani the seer went out to meet him, and said to king Jehoshaphat, Shouldest thou help the ungodly, and love them that hate the LORD? therefore [is] wrath upon thee from before the LORD.
1 Kings 22:2
- And it came to pass in the third year, that Jehoshaphat the king of Judah came down to the king of Israel.
2 Chronicles 21:6
- And he walked in the way of the kings of Israel, like as did the house of Ahab: for he had the daughter of Ahab to wife: and he wrought [that which was] evil in the eyes of the LORD.
2 Corinthians 6:14
- Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with darkness?
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Commentary for 1 Kings 22:44
1 Kings 22:44 is a verse set within the historical narrative of the Old Testament, specifically during the period of the divided monarchy when the kingdom of Solomon had split into the northern kingdom of Israel and the southern kingdom of Judah. The verse mentions King Jehoshaphat, who ruled Judah from approximately 870 to 849 BCE.
In this context, the verse succinctly states, "And Jehoshaphat made peace with the king of Israel." This declaration of peace is significant because it reflects a momentary cessation of hostilities between the two kingdoms that had been in a state of tension or outright conflict since the division of the united monarchy under Solomon's son Rehoboam.
Jehoshaphat was known for his efforts to strengthen Judah both militarily and economically, and his decision to make peace with Israel's king, who at that time was likely Ahaziah or possibly Jehoram, was part of his broader policy of securing stability for his kingdom. This act of peacemaking also aligns with Jehoshaphat's reputation as a king who sought to follow the ways of the Lord, as peace was often seen as a divine mandate in the ancient world.
The themes present in this verse include the importance of peaceful relations between nations or kingdoms, the role of a leader in promoting harmony, and the ongoing interplay between the northern and southern kingdoms of Israel and Judah. It also reflects the broader biblical theme of seeking God's will in the governance of people, as Jehoshaphat's reign was marked by religious reforms and a commitment to the laws of God as understood in the context of the Old Testament. The verse serves as a snapshot of the complex political and religious landscape of the time, highlighting the ever-shifting alliances and the continuous effort to maintain peace in a region fraught with conflict.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H3092
There are 75 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יְהוֹשָׁפָט
Transliteration: Yᵉhôwshâphâṭ
Pronunciation: yeh-ho-shaw-fawt'
Description: from יְהֹוָה and שָׁפַט; Jehovah-judged; Jehoshaphat, the name of six Israelites; also of a valley near Jerusalem; Jehoshaphat. Compare יוֹשָׁפָט. - Strong's Number: H7999
There are 107 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שָׁלַם
Transliteration: shâlam
Pronunciation: shaw-lam'
Description: a primitive root; to be safe (in mind, body or estate); figuratively, to be (causatively, make) completed; by implication, to be friendly; by extension, to reciprocate (in various applications); make amends, (make an) end, finish, full, give again, make good, (re-) pay (again), (make) (to) (be at) peace(-able), that is perfect, perform, (make) prosper(-ous), recompense, render, requite, make restitution, restore, reward, [idiom] surely. - Strong's Number: H4428
There are 1922 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מֶלֶךְ
Transliteration: melek
Pronunciation: meh'-lek
Description: from מָלַךְ; a king; king, royal. - Strong's Number: H3478
There are 2229 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יִשְׂרָאֵל
Transliteration: Yisrâʼêl
Pronunciation: yis-raw-ale'
Description: from שָׂרָה and אֵל; he will rule as God; Jisrael, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity; Israel.