1 Kings 22:5

Contemporary English Version 1995

But first, let's ask the Lord.”

Cross References

Jeremiah 21:2

“King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylonia has attacked Judah. Please ask the Lord to work miracles for our people, as he has done in the past, so that Nebuchadnezzar will leave us alone.”

2 Kings 3:11

Jehoshaphat said, “Which of the Lord's prophets is with us? We can find out from him what the Lord wants us to do.” One of Joram's officers answered, “Elisha son of Shaphat is here. He was one of Elijah's closest followers.”

Numbers 27:21

But Joshua must depend on Eleazar to find out from me what I want him to do as he leads Israel into battle.”

Ezekiel 14:3

Ezekiel, son of man, these men have started worshiping idols, though they know it will cause them to sin even more. So I refuse to give them a message!

1 Chronicles 10:13

Saul died because he was unfaithful and disobeyed the Lord. He even asked advice from a woman who talked to spirits of the dead,

2 Kings 1:3

About the same time, an angel from the Lord sent Elijah the prophet from Tishbe to say to the king's messengers, “Ahaziah has rejected Israel's own God by sending you to ask Baalzebub about his injury.

1 Samuel 30:8

Then David asked the Lord, “Should I go after the people who raided our town? Can I catch up with them?” “Go after them,” the Lord answered. “You will catch up with them, and you will rescue your families.”

1 Samuel 23:4

David asked the Lord about it again. “Leave at once,” the Lord answered. “I will give you victory over the Philistines at Keilah.”

1 Samuel 23:2

David asked the Lord, “Should I attack these Philistines?” “Yes,” the Lord answered. “Attack them and rescue Keilah.”

1 Samuel 14:18

At that time, Ahijah was serving as priest for the army of Israel, and Saul told him, “Come over here! Let's ask God what we should do.”

Judges 20:29

The Israelites surrounded Gibeah, but stayed where they could not be seen.

Judges 20:18

So they went to the place of worship at Bethel and asked God, “Which tribe should be the first to attack the people of Benjamin?” “Judah,” the Lord answered.

Judges 1:1

After the death of Joshua, the Israelites asked the Lord, “Which of our tribes should attack the Canaanites first?”

Joshua 9:14

The Israelites tried some of the food, but they did not ask the Lord if he wanted them to make a treaty.

1 Kings 22:4

Then he asked Jehoshaphat, “Would you go to Ramoth with me and attack the Syrians?” “Just tell me what to do,” Jehoshaphat answered. “My army and horses are at your command.

1 Kings 22:6

Ahab sent for about 400 prophets and asked, “Should I attack the Syrians at Ramoth?” “Yes!” the prophets answered. “The Lord will help you defeat them.”