1 Kings 20:22

New Century Version

Then the prophet went to Ahab king of Israel and said, “The king of Aram will attack you again next spring. So go home now and strengthen your army and see what you need to do.”

Cross References

2 Samuel 11:1

In the spring, when the kings normally went out to war, David sent out Joab, his servants, and all the Israelites. They destroyed the Ammonites and attacked the city of Rabbah. But David stayed in Jerusalem.

1 Kings 19:10

He answered, “Lord God All-Powerful, I have always served you as well as I could. But the people of Israel have broken their agreement with you, destroyed your altars, and killed your prophets with swords. I am the only prophet left, and now they are trying to kill me, too.”

1 Kings 20:13

At the same time a prophet came to Ahab king of Israel. The prophet said, “Ahab, the Lord says to you, ‘Do you see that big army? I will hand it over to you today so you will know I am the Lord.’ ”

1 Kings 20:21

Ahab king of Israel led the army and destroyed the Arameans’ horses and chariots. King Ahab thoroughly defeated the Aramean army.

1 Kings 20:26

The next spring Ben-Hadad gathered the army of Aram and went up to Aphek to fight against Israel.

1 Kings 20:38

The prophet wrapped his face in a cloth so no one could tell who he was. Then he went and waited by the road for the king.

1 Kings 22:8

Then King Ahab said to Jehoshaphat, “There is one other prophet. We could ask the Lord through him, but I hate him. He never prophesies anything good about me, but something bad. He is Micaiah son of Imlah.” Jehoshaphat said, “King Ahab, you shouldn’t say that!”

2 Kings 6:12

One of the officers said, “None, my master and king. It’s Elisha, the prophet from Israel. He can tell you what you speak in your bedroom.”

1 Chronicles 20:1

In the spring, the time of year when kings normally went out to battle, Joab led out the army of Israel. But David stayed in Jerusalem. The army of Israel destroyed the land of Ammon and went to the city of Rabbah and attacked it.

2 Chronicles 25:11

Then Amaziah became very brave and led his army to the Valley of Salt in the country of Edom. There Amaziah’s army killed ten thousand Edomites.

2 Chronicles 25:8

You can make yourself strong for war, but God will defeat you. He has the power to help you or to defeat you.”

Psalm 27:14

Wait for the Lord’s help. Be strong and brave, and wait for the Lord’s help.

Proverbs 18:10

The Lord is like a strong tower; those who do right can run to him for safety.

Proverbs 20:18

Get advice if you want your plans to work. If you go to war, get the advice of others.

Isaiah 26:11

Lord, you are ready to punish those people, but they do not see that. Show them your strong love for your people. Then those who are evil will be ashamed. Burn them in the fire you have prepared for your enemies.

Isaiah 42:8

“I am the Lord. That is my name. I will not give my glory to another; I will not let idols take the praise that should be mine.

Isaiah 8:9

Be broken, all you nations, and be smashed to pieces. Listen, all you faraway countries. Prepare for battle and be smashed to pieces! Prepare for battle and be smashed to pieces!

Ephesians 6:10

Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his great power.