1 Kings 20:22

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

Later, the prophet went back and warned Ahab, “Benhadad will attack you again next spring. Build up your troops and make sure you have some good plans.”

Cross References

2 Samuel 11:1

It was now spring, the time when kings go to war. David sent out the whole Israelite army under the command of Joab and his officers. They destroyed the Ammonite army and surrounded the capital city of Rabbah, but David stayed in Jerusalem.

1 Kings 19:10

He answered, “LORD God All-Powerful, I've always done my best to obey you. But your people have broken their solemn promise to you. They have torn down your altars and killed all your prophets, except me. And now they are even trying to kill me!”

1 Kings 20:13

At that very moment, a prophet ran up to Ahab and said, “You can see that Benhadad's army is very strong. But the LORD has promised to help you defeat them today. Then you will know that the LORD is in control.”

1 Kings 20:21

but Ahab and his soldiers followed them and captured their horses and chariots. Ahab and Israel's army crushed the Syrians.

1 Kings 20:26

In the spring, Benhadad got his army together, and they marched to the town of Aphek to attack Israel.

1 Kings 20:38

The prophet left and put a bandage over his face to disguise himself. Then he went and stood beside the road, waiting for Ahab to pass by.

1 Kings 22:8

“We could ask Micaiah son of Imlah,” Ahab said. “But I hate Micaiah. He always has bad news for me.” “Don't say that!” Jehoshaphat replied.

2 Kings 6:12

“None of us, Your Majesty,” one of them answered. “It's an Israelite named Elisha. He's a prophet, so he can tell his king everything—even what you say in your own room.”

1 Chronicles 20:1

The next spring, the time when kings go to war, Joab marched out in command of the Israelite army and destroyed towns all over the country of Ammon. He attacked the capital city of Rabbah and left it in ruins. But David stayed in Jerusalem.

2 Chronicles 25:11

After Amaziah got his courage back, he led his troops to Salt Valley, where he killed ten thousand Edomite soldiers in battle.

2 Chronicles 25:8

and so he will let your enemies defeat you, even if you fight hard. He is the one who brings both victory and defeat.”

Psalm 27:14

Trust the LORD! Be brave and strong and trust the LORD.

Proverbs 18:10

The LORD is a mighty tower where his people can run for safety—

Proverbs 20:18

Be sure you have sound advice before making plans or starting a war.

Isaiah 26:11

Your hand is raised and ready to punish them, but they don't see it. Put them to shame! Show how much you care for us and throw them into the fire intended for your enemies.

Isaiah 42:8

My name is the LORD! I won't let idols or humans share my glory and praise.

Isaiah 8:9

All you foreign nations, go ahead and prepare for war, but you will be crushed.

Ephesians 6:10

Finally, let the mighty strength of the Lord make you strong.