King Jehoshaphat of Judah returned safely to his home in Jerusalem.
But the battle got worse that day, and the king propped himself up in his chariot facing the Arameans until evening. At sundown he died.
Jehu, son of the seer Hanani, asked King Jehoshaphat, “Why do you help wicked people and love those who hate the Lord? The Lord’s anger is directed toward you because you have done this.