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Christian Standard Bible ®
2 Chronicles 18:4
But Jehoshaphat said to the king of Israel, “First, please ask what the Lord’s will is.”
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Hebrew Names Version
Yehoshafat said to the king of Yisra'el, Please inquire first for the word of the LORD.
Yehoshafat said to the king of Yisra'el, Please inquire first for the word of the LORD.
King James Version
And Jehoshaphat said unto the king of Israel, Enquire, I pray thee, at the word of the Lord to day.
And Jehoshaphat said unto the king of Israel, Enquire, I pray thee, at the word of the Lord to day.
English Standard Version
And Jehoshaphat said to the king of Israel, "Inquire first for the word of the Lord ."
And Jehoshaphat said to the king of Israel, "Inquire first for the word of the Lord ."
New Century Version
Jehoshaphat also said to Ahab, "But first we should ask if this is the Lord 's will."
Jehoshaphat also said to Ahab, "But first we should ask if this is the Lord 's will."
New English Translation
Then Jehoshaphat added, "First seek an oracle from the Lord ."
Then Jehoshaphat added, "First seek an oracle from the Lord ."
Amplified Bible
Further, Jehoshaphat said to the king of Israel, "Please inquire first for the word of the LORD."
Further, Jehoshaphat said to the king of Israel, "Please inquire first for the word of the LORD."
New American Standard Bible
However, Jehoshaphat said to the king of Israel, "Please request the word of the LORD first."
However, Jehoshaphat said to the king of Israel, "Please request the word of the LORD first."
World English Bible
Jehoshaphat said to the king of Israel, Please inquire first for the word of Yahweh.
Jehoshaphat said to the king of Israel, Please inquire first for the word of Yahweh.
Geneva Bible (1587)
And Iehoshaphat sayde vnto the King of Israel, Aske counsel, I pray thee, at the worde of the Lord this day.
And Iehoshaphat sayde vnto the King of Israel, Aske counsel, I pray thee, at the worde of the Lord this day.
Legacy Standard Bible
Moreover, Jehoshaphat said to the king of Israel, "Please inquire first for the word of Yahweh."
Moreover, Jehoshaphat said to the king of Israel, "Please inquire first for the word of Yahweh."
Berean Standard Bible
But Jehoshaphat also said to the king of Israel, "Please inquire first for the word of the LORD."
But Jehoshaphat also said to the king of Israel, "Please inquire first for the word of the LORD."
Contemporary English Version
But first let's ask the Lord what to do."
But first let's ask the Lord what to do."
Complete Jewish Bible
But Y'hoshafat said to the king of Isra'el, "First, we should seek the word of Adonai ."
But Y'hoshafat said to the king of Isra'el, "First, we should seek the word of Adonai ."
Darby Translation
And Jehoshaphat said to the king of Israel, Inquire, I pray thee, this day of the word of Jehovah.
And Jehoshaphat said to the king of Israel, Inquire, I pray thee, this day of the word of Jehovah.
Easy-to-Read Version
But first let's ask the Lord for advice."
But first let's ask the Lord for advice."
George Lamsa Translation
And Jehoshaphat said to the king of Israel, Inquire, I pray, for the word of the LORD today.
And Jehoshaphat said to the king of Israel, Inquire, I pray, for the word of the LORD today.
Good News Translation
Then he added, "But first let's consult the Lord ."
Then he added, "But first let's consult the Lord ."
Lexham English Bible
Then Jehoshaphat said to the king of Israel, "Seek first of all the word of Yahweh."
Then Jehoshaphat said to the king of Israel, "Seek first of all the word of Yahweh."
Literal Translation
And Jehoshaphat said to the king of Israel, Please seek the Word of Jehovah today.
And Jehoshaphat said to the king of Israel, Please seek the Word of Jehovah today.
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
But Iosaphat sayde vnto the kynge of Israel: Axe councell (I praye the) this daye at the worde of the LORDE.
But Iosaphat sayde vnto the kynge of Israel: Axe councell (I praye the) this daye at the worde of the LORDE.
American Standard Version
And Jehoshaphat said unto the king of Israel, Inquire first, I pray thee, for the word of Jehovah.
And Jehoshaphat said unto the king of Israel, Inquire first, I pray thee, for the word of Jehovah.
Bible in Basic English
Then Jehoshaphat said to the king of Israel, Let us now get directions from the Lord.
Then Jehoshaphat said to the king of Israel, Let us now get directions from the Lord.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
And Iehosaphat saide vnto the king of Israel: Seke counsel I pray thee at the worde of the Lorde this same day.
And Iehosaphat saide vnto the king of Israel: Seke counsel I pray thee at the worde of the Lorde this same day.
JPS Old Testament (1917)
And Jehoshaphat said unto the king of Israel: 'Inquire, I pray thee, at the word of the LORD today.'
And Jehoshaphat said unto the king of Israel: 'Inquire, I pray thee, at the word of the LORD today.'
King James Version (1611)
And Iehoshaphat saide vnto the king of Israel, Enquire, I pray thee, at the word of the Lord to day.
And Iehoshaphat saide vnto the king of Israel, Enquire, I pray thee, at the word of the Lord to day.
Brenton's Septuagint (LXX)
And Josaphat said to the king of Israel, Seek, I pray thee, the Lord to-day.
And Josaphat said to the king of Israel, Seek, I pray thee, the Lord to-day.
English Revised Version
And Jehoshaphat said unto the king of Israel; Inquire, I pray thee, at the word of the LORD today.
And Jehoshaphat said unto the king of Israel; Inquire, I pray thee, at the word of the LORD today.
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
And Josaphat seide to the kyng of Israel, Y biseche, counsele thou in present tyme the word of the Lord.
And Josaphat seide to the kyng of Israel, Y biseche, counsele thou in present tyme the word of the Lord.
Update Bible Version
And Jehoshaphat said to the king of Israel, Inquire first, I pray you, for the word of Yahweh.
And Jehoshaphat said to the king of Israel, Inquire first, I pray you, for the word of Yahweh.
Webster's Bible Translation
And Jehoshaphat said to the king of Israel, Inquire, I pray thee, at the word of the LORD to-day.
And Jehoshaphat said to the king of Israel, Inquire, I pray thee, at the word of the LORD to-day.
New King James Version
Also Jehoshaphat said to the king of Israel, "Please inquire for the word of the LORD today."
Also Jehoshaphat said to the king of Israel, "Please inquire for the word of the LORD today."
New Living Translation
Then Jehoshaphat added, "But first let's find out what the Lord says."
Then Jehoshaphat added, "But first let's find out what the Lord says."
New Life Bible
Then Jehoshaphat said to the king of Israel, "Ask first for word from the Lord."
Then Jehoshaphat said to the king of Israel, "Ask first for word from the Lord."
New Revised Standard
But Jehoshaphat also said to the king of Israel, "Inquire first for the word of the Lord ."
But Jehoshaphat also said to the king of Israel, "Inquire first for the word of the Lord ."
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
Then said Jehoshaphat, unto the king of Israel, - Seek, I pray thee, some time to-day, the word of Yahweh.
Then said Jehoshaphat, unto the king of Israel, - Seek, I pray thee, some time to-day, the word of Yahweh.
Douay-Rheims Bible
And Josaphat said to the king of Israel: Inquire, I beseech thee, at present the word of the Lord.
And Josaphat said to the king of Israel: Inquire, I beseech thee, at present the word of the Lord.
Revised Standard Version
And Jehosh'aphat said to the king of Israel, "Inquire first for the word of the LORD."
And Jehosh'aphat said to the king of Israel, "Inquire first for the word of the LORD."
Young's Literal Translation
And Jehoshaphat saith unto the king of Israel, `Seek, I pray thee, this day, the word of Jehovah.'
And Jehoshaphat saith unto the king of Israel, `Seek, I pray thee, this day, the word of Jehovah.'
THE MESSAGE
Then Jehoshaphat said, "But before you do anything, ask God for guidance."
Then Jehoshaphat said, "But before you do anything, ask God for guidance."
New American Standard Bible (1995)
Moreover, Jehoshaphat said to the king of Israel, "Please inquire first for the word of the LORD."
Moreover, Jehoshaphat said to the king of Israel, "Please inquire first for the word of the LORD."
Contextual Overview
4But Jehoshaphat said to the king of Israel, “First, please ask what the Lord’s will is.”5So the king of Israel gathered the prophets, four hundred men, and asked them, “Should we go to Ramoth-gilead for war or should I refrain?” 6But Jehoshaphat asked, “Isn’t there a prophet of the Lord here anymore? Let’s ask him.” 7The king of Israel said to Jehoshaphat, “There is still one man who can inquire of the Lord, but I hate him because he never prophesies good about me, but only disaster. He is Micaiah son of Imlah.” 8So the king of Israel called an officer and said, “Hurry and get Micaiah son of Imlah!” 9Now the king of Israel and King Jehoshaphat of Judah, clothed in royal attire, were each sitting on his own throne. They were sitting on the threshing floor at the entrance to Samaria’s gate, and all the prophets were prophesying in front of them. 10Then Zedekiah son of Chenaanah made iron horns and said, “This is what the Lord says: ‘You will gore the Arameans with these until they are finished off.’” 11And all the prophets were prophesying the same, saying, “March up to Ramoth-gilead and succeed, for the Lord will hand it over to the king.” 12The messenger who went to call Micaiah instructed him, “Look, the words of the prophets are unanimously favorable for the king. So let your words be like theirs, and speak favorably.” 13But Micaiah said, “As the Lord lives, I will say whatever my God says.”
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
Inquire: 2 Chronicles 34:26, 1 Samuel 23:2, 1 Samuel 23:2, 1 Samuel 23:4, 1 Samuel 23:9-12, 2 Samuel 2:1, 2 Samuel 5:19, 2 Samuel 5:23, 1 Kings 22:5, 1 Kings 22:6, Psalms 27:4, Jeremiah 21:2, Ezekiel 20:3
Reciprocal: 2 Chronicles 35:22 - the mouth 2 Timothy 4:3 - but
Cross-References
Genesis 18:5
I will bring a bit of bread so that you may strengthen yourselves. This is why you have passed your servant’s way. Later, you can continue on.”
I will bring a bit of bread so that you may strengthen yourselves. This is why you have passed your servant’s way. Later, you can continue on.”
Genesis 18:15
Sarah denied it. “I did not laugh,” she said, because she was afraid.
Sarah denied it. “I did not laugh,” she said, because she was afraid.
Genesis 19:2
and said, “My lords, turn aside to your servant’s house, wash your feet, and spend the night. Then you can get up early and go on your way.”
and said, “My lords, turn aside to your servant’s house, wash your feet, and spend the night. Then you can get up early and go on your way.”
Genesis 24:32
So the man came to the house, and the camels were unloaded. Straw and feed were given to the camels, and water was brought to wash his feet and the feet of the men with him.
So the man came to the house, and the camels were unloaded. Straw and feed were given to the camels, and water was brought to wash his feet and the feet of the men with him.
Genesis 43:24
The steward brought the men into Joseph’s house, gave them water to wash their feet, and got feed for their donkeys.
The steward brought the men into Joseph’s house, gave them water to wash their feet, and got feed for their donkeys.
1 Samuel 25:41
She stood up, paid homage with her face to the ground, and said, “Here I am, your servant, a slave to wash the feet of my lord’s servants.”
She stood up, paid homage with her face to the ground, and said, “Here I am, your servant, a slave to wash the feet of my lord’s servants.”
Luke 7:44
Turning to the woman, he said to Simon, “Do you see this woman? I entered your house; you gave me no water for my feet,
Turning to the woman, he said to Simon, “Do you see this woman? I entered your house; you gave me no water for my feet,
1 Timothy 5:10
and is well known for good works—that is, if she has brought up children, shown hospitality, washed the saints’ feet, helped the afflicted, and devoted herself to every good work.
and is well known for good works—that is, if she has brought up children, shown hospitality, washed the saints’ feet, helped the afflicted, and devoted herself to every good work.
Gill's Notes on the Bible
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