1 Kings 22:18
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Kings 22:18 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Kings 22:18 is a verse from the book of 1 Kings in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And the king of Israel said unto Jehoshaphat, Did I not tell thee that he would prophesy no good concerning me, but evil..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Kings 22:18 — KJV
“And the king of Israel said unto Jehoshaphat, Did I not tell thee that he would prophesy no good concerning me, but evil?”
— 1 Kings 22:18 (KJV)
1 Kings 22:18 in Context — About the Book of 1 Kings
1 Kings moves from Solomon's golden age — the temple, legendary wisdom, unmatched wealth — to a kingdom torn in two by pride and idolatry. Elijah bursts in with fire from heaven on Mount Carmel, proving the Lord alone is God. Wisdom sought and wisdom squandered frame the whole book.
Cross-References for 1 Kings 22:18
“And the king of Israel said to Jehoshaphat, Did I not tell thee that he would not prophesy good unto me, but evil? but evil: or, but for evil”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 22:18: king, israel, jehoshaphat
“And the king of Israel said unto Jehoshaphat, There is yet one man, Micaiah the son of Imlah, by whom we may enquire of the LORD: but I hate him; for he doth not prophesy good concerning me, but evil. And Jehoshaphat said, Let not the king say so.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 22:18: king, israel, jehoshaphat
“And the king of Israel said unto Jehoshaphat, There is yet one man, by whom we may enquire of the LORD: but I hate him; for he never prophesied good unto me, but always evil: the same is Micaiah the son of Imla. And Jehoshaphat said, Let not the king say so.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 22:18: king, israel, jehoshaphat
“For your obedience is come abroad unto all men. I am glad therefore on your behalf: but yet I would have you wise unto that which is good, and simple concerning evil. simple: or, harmless”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 22:18: would, good, concerning
“And Moses said unto Hobab, the son of Raguel the Midianite, Moses' father in law, We are journeying unto the place of which the LORD said, I will give it you: come thou with us, and we will do thee good: for the LORD hath spoken good concerning Israel.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 22:18: israel, good, concerning
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