2Ch 18:1 | Clarke | e4.org | CHAPTER XVIII Jehoshaphat joins affinity with Ahab, king of Israel , 1, 2; who invites him to assist him in the war against the Syrians, to which Jehoshaphat agrees , 3. They consult the prophets concerning the success of the war; and all, except Micaiah, promise Ahab victory , 4-17. Micaiah relates his vision concerning the lying spirit in the mouth of Ahab's prophets , 18-22. Zedekiah, a false prophet, opposes Micaiah; and Micaiah is put in prison , 23-27. Both the kings go against the Syrians; the confederate armies are defeated, and the king of Israel slain , 28-31. NOTES ON CHAP. XVIII Verse 1. Jehoshaphat had riches and honour ] The preceding chapter gives ample proof of this. Joined affinity with Ahab. ] Took his daughter Athalia to be wife to his son Joram .

‏ 2 Chronicles 18:1

CHAPTER XVIII

Jehoshaphat joins affinity with Ahab, king of Israel, 1, 2;

who invites him to assist him in the war against the Syrians, to which Jehoshaphat agrees, 3.

They consult the prophets concerning the success of the war; and all, except Micaiah, promise Ahab victory, 4-17.

Micaiah relates his vision concerning the lying spirit in the mouth of Ahab's prophets, 18-22.

Zedekiah, a false prophet, opposes Micaiah; and Micaiah is put in prison, 23-27.

Both the kings go against the Syrians; the confederate armies are defeated, and the king of Israel slain, 28-31.

NOTES ON CHAP. XVIII

Verse 1. Jehoshaphat had riches and honour] The preceding chapter gives ample proof of this.

Joined affinity with Ahab.] Took his daughter Athalia to be wife to his son Joram.