2 Chronicles 18:4

New Century Version

Jehoshaphat also said to Ahab, "But first we should ask if this is the Lord 's will."

Parallel Translations

Christian Standard Bible®
But Jehoshaphat said to the king of Israel, “First, please ask what the Lord’s will is.”

Hebrew Names Version
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.

English Standard Version
And Jehoshaphat said to the king of Israel, "Inquire first for the word of the Lord ."

New English Translation
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."

New American Standard Bible
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.

Geneva Bible (1587)
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."

Berean Standard Bible
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."

Complete Jewish Bible
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.

Easy-to-Read Version
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.

Good News Translation
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."

Literal Translation
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.

American Standard Version
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.

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.

JPS Old Testament (1917)
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.

Brenton's Septuagint (LXX)
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.

Wycliffe Bible (1395)
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.

Webster's Bible Translation
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."

New Living Translation
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."

New Revised Standard
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.

Douay-Rheims Bible
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."

Young's Literal Translation
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."

New American Standard Bible (1995)
Moreover, Jehoshaphat said to the king of Israel, "Please inquire first for the word of the LORD."

Contextual Overview

⁴ Jehoshaphat also said to Ahab, "But first we should ask if this is the Lord 's will." ⁵ So King Ahab called four hundred prophets together and asked them, "Should we go to war against Ramoth in Gilead or not?" They answered, "Go, because God will hand them over to you." ⁶ But Jehoshaphat asked, "Isn't there a prophet of the Lord here? Let's ask him what we should do." ⁷ Then King Ahab said to Jehoshaphat, "There is one other prophet. We could ask the Lord through him, but I hate him. He never prophesies anything good about me, but always something bad. He is Micaiah son of Imlah." Jehoshaphat said, "King Ahab, you shouldn't say that!" ⁸ So Ahab king of Israel told one of his officers to bring Micaiah to him at once. ⁹ Ahab king of Israel and Jehoshaphat king of Judah had on their royal robes and were sitting on their thrones at the threshing floor, near the entrance to the gate of Samaria. All the prophets were standing before them speaking their messages. ¹⁰ Zedekiah son of Kenaanah had made some iron horns. He said to Ahab, "This is what the Lord says: ‘You will use these horns to fight the Arameans until they are destroyed.'" ¹¹ All the other prophets said the same thing, "Attack Ramoth in Gilead and win, because the Lord will hand the Arameans over to you." ¹² The messenger who had gone to get Micaiah said to him, "All the other prophets are saying King Ahab will win. You should agree with them and give the king a good answer." ¹³ But Micaiah answered, "As surely as the Lord lives, I can tell him only what 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
and I will get some bread for you so you can regain your strength. Then you may continue your journey." The three men said, "That is fine. Do as you said."

Genesis 18:15
Sarah was afraid, so she lied and said, "I didn't laugh." But the Lord said, "No. You did laugh."

Genesis 19:2
Lot said, "Sirs, please come to my house and spend the night. There you can wash your feet, and then tomorrow you may continue your journey." The angels answered, "No, we will spend the night in the city's public square."

Genesis 24:32
So Abraham's servant went into the house. After Laban unloaded the camels and gave them straw and food, he gave water to Abraham's servant so he and the men with him could wash their feet.

Genesis 43:24
The servant led the men into Joseph's house and gave them water, and they washed their feet. Then he gave their donkeys food to eat.

1 Samuel 25:41
Abigail bowed facedown on the ground and said, "I am your servant. I'm ready to serve you and to wash the feet of my master's servants."

Luke 7:44
Then Jesus turned toward the woman and said to Simon, "Do you see this woman? When I came into your house, you gave me no water for my feet, but she washed my feet with her tears and dried them with her hair.

1 Timothy 5:10
She must be known for her good works—works such as raising her children, welcoming strangers, washing the feet of God's people, helping those in trouble, and giving her life to do all kinds of good deeds.

Gill's Notes on the Bible

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