1 Kings 22:2
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Kings 22:2 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Kings 22:2 is a verse from the book of 1 Kings in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And it came to pass in the third year, that Jehoshaphat the king of Judah came down to the king of Israel." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Kings 22:2 — KJV
“And it came to pass in the third year, that Jehoshaphat the king of Judah came down to the king of Israel.”
— 1 Kings 22:2 (KJV)
1 Kings 22:2 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 22:2
“Now it came to pass in the third year of Hoshea son of Elah king of Israel, that Hezekiah the son of Ahaz king of Judah began to reign. Hezekiah: he is called Ezekias”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 22:2: came, pass, third
“And it came to pass in those days, when there was no king in Israel, that there was a certain Levite sojourning on the side of mount Ephraim, who took to him a concubine out of Bethlehemjudah. a concubine: Heb. a woman a concubine, or, a wife a concubine”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 22:2: came, pass, king
“And it came to pass, after the year was expired, at the time when kings go forth to battle, that David sent Joab, and his servants with him, and all Israel; and they destroyed the children of Ammon, and besieged Rabbah. But David tarried still at Jerusalem. after...: Heb. at the return of the year, or, in the spring”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 22:2: came, pass, year
“Now Jehoram the son of Ahab began to reign over Israel in Samaria the eighteenth year of Jehoshaphat king of Judah, and reigned twelve years.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 22:2: year, jehoshaphat, king
“And in the fifth year of Joram the son of Ahab king of Israel, Jehoshaphat being then king of Judah, Jehoram the son of Jehoshaphat king of Judah began to reign. began...: Heb. reigned”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 22:2: year, jehoshaphat, king
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