1 Kings 22:7

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

And Jehoshaphat said, [Is there] not here a prophet of the LORD besides, that we might enquire of him?

Complete Jewish Bible:

But Y'hoshafat said, "Besides these, isn't there a prophet of ADONAI here that we can consult?"

Berean Standard Bible:

But Jehoshaphat asked, “Is there not still a prophet of the LORD here of whom we can inquire?”

American Standard Version:

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

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

And Jehoshaphat^{H3092} said^{H559}, Is there not here a prophet^{H5030} of the LORD^{H3068} besides^{H5750}, that we might enquire^{H1875} of him?

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Commentary for 1 Kings 22:7

1 Kings 22:7 is a verse set within the broader narrative of the united monarchy of Israel and Judah, specifically during the reign of King Jehoshaphat of Judah and King Ahab of Israel. The historical context is significant as it reflects the period after the golden age of Solomon, when the kingdom had been divided into the northern kingdom of Israel and the southern kingdom of Judah.

In this verse, Jehoshaphat, who is known for his piety and desire to follow the ways of the Lord, is inquiring about the availability of a true prophet of the Lord. This is in response to King Ahab's proposal to go to war against Ramoth-gilead, which was under the control of the Arameans. Ahab has gathered a group of prophets, four hundred in total, who are predicting success in the battle. However, Jehoshaphat, seeking a word from the Lord rather than flattery or false assurances, asks if there is another prophet of the Lord to consult.

The themes present in this verse include the contrast between true and false prophecy, the importance of seeking divine guidance before making significant decisions such as going to war, and the tension between political alliances and fidelity to God's will. Jehoshaphat's question underscores his recognition that the word of the Lord is paramount and should be sought through genuine prophets, not merely through the majority or those who might tell the king what he wants to hear. This moment of discernment sets the stage for the famous confrontation between the prophet Micaiah and the assembled prophets, which follows shortly after in the narrative, highlighting the tension between political power and prophetic truth.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

1. 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.
   
2. Strong's Number: H559
   There are 4434 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: אָמַר
   Transliteration: ʼâmar
   Pronunciation: aw-mar'
   Description: a primitive root; to say (used with great latitude); answer, appoint, avouch, bid, boast self, call, certify, challenge, charge, [phrase] (at the, give) command(-ment), commune, consider, declare, demand, [idiom] desire, determine, [idiom] expressly, [idiom] indeed, [idiom] intend, name, [idiom] plainly, promise, publish, report, require, say, speak (against, of), [idiom] still, [idiom] suppose, talk, tell, term, [idiom] that is, [idiom] think, use (speech), utter, [idiom] verily, [idiom] yet.
   
3. Strong's Number: H5030
   There are 288 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: נָבִיא
   Transliteration: nâbîyʼ
   Pronunciation: naw-bee'
   Description: from נָבָא; a prophet or (generally) inspired man; prophecy, that prophesy, prophet.
   
4. Strong's Number: H3068
   There are 5521 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: יְהֹוָה
   Transliteration: Yᵉhôvâh
   Pronunciation: yeh-ho-vaw'
   Description: from הָיָה; (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God; Jehovah, the Lord. Compare יָהּ, יְהֹוִה.
   
5. Strong's Number: H5750
   There are 30 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: עוֹד
   Transliteration: ʻôwd
   Pronunciation: ode
   Description: or עֹד; from עוּד; properly, iteration or continuance; used only adverbially (with or without preposition), again, repeatedly, still, more; again, [idiom] all life long, at all, besides, but, else, further(-more), henceforth, (any) longer, (any) more(-over), [idiom] once, since, (be) still, when, (good, the) while (having being), (as, because, whether, while) yet (within).
   
6. Strong's Number: H1875
   There are 152 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: דָּרַשׁ
   Transliteration: dârash
   Pronunciation: daw-rash'
   Description: a primitive root; properly, to tread or frequent; usually to follow (for pursuit or search); by implication, to seek or ask; specifically to worship; ask, [idiom] at all, care for, [idiom] diligently, inquire, make inquisition, (necro-) mancer, question, require, search, seek (for, out), [idiom] surely.