1 Kings 20:22

New International Version

Afterward, the prophet came to the king of Israel and said, “Strengthen your position and see what must be done, because next spring the king of Aram will attack you again.”

Cross References

2 Samuel 11:1

In the spring, at the time when kings go off to war, David sent Joab out with the king’s men and the whole Israelite army. They destroyed the Ammonites and besieged Rabbah. But David remained in Jerusalem.

1 Kings 19:10

He replied, “I have been very zealous for the Lord God Almighty. The Israelites have rejected your covenant, torn down your altars, and put your prophets to death with the sword. I am the only one left, and now they are trying to kill me too.”

1 Kings 20:13

Meanwhile a prophet came to Ahab king of Israel and announced, “This is what the Lord says: ‘Do you see this vast army? I will give it into your hand today, and then you will know that I am the Lord.’ ”

1 Kings 20:21

The king of Israel advanced and overpowered the horses and chariots and inflicted heavy losses on the Arameans.

1 Kings 20:26

The next spring Ben-Hadad mustered the Arameans and went up to Aphek to fight against Israel.

1 Kings 20:38

Then the prophet went and stood by the road waiting for the king. He disguised himself with his headband down over his eyes.

1 Kings 22:8

The king of Israel answered Jehoshaphat, “There is still one prophet through whom we can inquire of the Lord, but I hate him because he never prophesies anything good about me, but always bad. He is Micaiah son of Imlah.” “The king should not say such a thing,” Jehoshaphat replied.

2 Kings 6:12

“None of us, my lord the king,” said one of his officers, “but Elisha, the prophet who is in Israel, tells the king of Israel the very words you speak in your bedroom.”

1 Chronicles 20:1

In the spring, at the time when kings go off to war, Joab led out the armed forces. He laid waste the land of the Ammonites and went to Rabbah and besieged it, but David remained in Jerusalem. Joab attacked Rabbah and left it in ruins.

2 Chronicles 25:11

Amaziah then marshaled his strength and led his army to the Valley of Salt, where he killed ten thousand men of Seir.

2 Chronicles 25:8

Even if you go and fight courageously in battle, God will overthrow you before the enemy, for God has the power to help or to overthrow.”

Psalm 27:14

Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord.

Proverbs 18:10

The name of the Lord is a fortified tower; the righteous run to it and are safe.

Proverbs 20:18

Plans are established by seeking advice; so if you wage war, obtain guidance.

Isaiah 26:11

Lord, your hand is lifted high, but they do not see it. Let them see your zeal for your people and be put to shame; let the fire reserved for your enemies consume them.

Isaiah 42:8

“I am the Lord; that is my name! I will not yield my glory to another or my praise to idols.

Isaiah 8:9

Raise the war cry, you nations, and be shattered! Listen, all you distant lands. Prepare for battle, and be shattered! Prepare for battle, and be shattered!

Ephesians 6:10

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