1 Kings 22:5 - New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021

⁵ But Jehoshaphat also said to the king of Israel, “Inquire first for the word of the Lord.”

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

⁵ And Jehoshaphat said unto the king of Israel, Enquire, I pray thee, at the word of the LORD to day.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

⁵ But Jehoshaphat said to the king of Israel, Inquire first, I pray you, for the word of the Lord today.

American Standard Version (1901)

⁵ And Jehoshaphat said unto the king of Israel, Inquire first, I pray thee, for the word of Jehovah.

Common English Bible

⁵ But,” Jehoshaphat said to Israel’s king, “first let’s see what the LORD has to say.”

Catholic Public Domain Version

⁵ And Jehoshaphat said to the king of Israel: "As I am, so also are you. My people and your people are one. And my horsemen are your horsemen." And Jehoshaphat said to the king of Israel, "I beg you to inquire today of the word of the Lord."

1 Kings 22:5 Cross References

Jeremiah 21:2

“Please inquire of the Lord on our behalf, for King Nebuchadrezzar of Babylon is making war against us; perhaps the Lord will perform a wonderful deed for us, as he has often done, and Nebuchadrezzar will withdraw.”

2 Kings 3:11

But Jehoshaphat said, “Is there no prophet of the Lord here through whom we may inquire of the Lord?” Then one of the servants of the king of Israel answered, “Elisha son of Shaphat, who used to pour water on the hands of Elijah, is here.”

Numbers 27:21

But he shall stand before Eleazar the priest, who shall inquire for him by the decision of the Urim before the Lord; at his word they shall go out, and at his word they shall come in, both he and all the Israelites with him, the whole congregation.”

Ezekiel 14:3

Mortal, these men have taken their idols into their hearts and placed their iniquity as a stumbling block before them; shall I let myself be consulted by them?

1 Chronicles 10:13

So Saul died for his unfaithfulness; he was unfaithful to the Lord in that he did not keep the command of the Lord; moreover, he had consulted a medium, seeking guidance,

2 Kings 1:3

But the angel of the Lord said to Elijah the Tishbite, “Get up, go to meet the messengers of the king of Samaria and say to them: Is it because there is no God in Israel that you are going to inquire of Baal-zebub, the god of Ekron?

1 Samuel 30:8

David inquired of the Lord, “Shall I pursue this band? Shall I overtake them?” He answered him, “Pursue, for you shall surely overtake and shall surely rescue.”

1 Samuel 23:4

Then David inquired of the Lord again. The Lord answered him, “Yes, go down to Keilah, for I will give the Philistines into your hand.”

1 Samuel 23:2

David inquired of the Lord, “Shall I go and attack these Philistines?” The Lord said to David, “Go and attack the Philistines and save Keilah.”

1 Samuel 14:18

Saul said to Ahijah, “Bring the ark of God here.” For at that time the ark of God went with the Israelites.

Judges 20:29

So Israel stationed men in ambush around Gibeah.

Judges 20:23

The Israelites strengthened themselves and again formed the battle line in the same place where they had formed it on the first day.

Judges 20:18

The Israelites proceeded to go up to Bethel, where they inquired of God, “Which of us shall go up first to battle against the Benjaminites?” And the Lord answered, “Judah shall go up first.”

Judges 1:1

After the death of Joshua, the Israelites inquired of the Lord, “Who shall go up first for us against the Canaanites, to fight against them?”

Joshua 9:14

So the leaders partook of their provisions and did not ask direction from the Lord.

1 Kings 22:4

He said to Jehoshaphat, “Will you go with me to battle at Ramoth-gilead?” Jehoshaphat replied to the king of Israel, “I am as you are; my people are your people; my horses are your horses.”

1 Kings 22:6

Then the king of Israel gathered the prophets together, about four hundred of them, and said to them, “Shall I go to battle against Ramoth-gilead, or shall I refrain?” They said, “Go up, for the Lord will give it into the hand of the king.”