2 Chronicles 18:1 - The Message But even though Jehoshaphat was very rich and much honored, he made a marriage alliance with Ahab of Israel. Some time later he paid a visit to Ahab at Samaria. Ahab celebrated his visit with a feast—a huge barbecue with all the lamb and beef you could eat. But Ahab had a hidden agenda; he wanted Jehoshaphat’s support in attacking Ramoth Gilead. Then Ahab brought it into the open: “Will you join me in attacking Ramoth Gilead?” Jehoshaphat said, “You bet. I’m with you all the way; you can count on me and my troops.” More versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 Now Jehoshaphat had riches and honour in abundance, and joined affinity with Ahab. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition NOW JEHOSHAPHAT had great riches and honor, but was allied [by marriage] with Ahab. American Standard Version (1901) Now Jehoshaphat had riches and honor in abundance; and he joined affinity with Ahab. Common English Bible Even though Jehoshaphat already had great wealth and honor, he allied himself with Ahab through marriage. Catholic Public Domain Version Therefore, Jehoshaphat was wealthy and very famous, and he was joined by affinity to Ahab. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version Now Josaphat was rich and very glorious, and was joined by affinity to Achab. |