1 Kings 22:3 Meaning
And the king of Israel said unto his servants, Know ye that Ramoth in Gilead is our's, and we be still, and take it not out of the hand of the king of Syria?
Context Explained
1And they continued three years without war between Syria and Israel.
2And it came to pass in the third year, that Jehoshaphat the king of Judah came down to the king of Israel.
3And the king of Israel said unto his servants, Know ye that Ramoth in Gilead is our's, and we be still, and take it not out of the hand of the king of Syria?
4And he said unto Jehoshaphat, Wilt thou go with me to battle to Ramoth-gilead? And Jehoshaphat said to the king of Israel, I am as thou art, my people as thy people, my horses as thy horses.
5And Jehoshaphat said unto the king of Israel, Enquire, I pray thee, at the word of the LORD to day.
Key Themes
Related Cross References
Matthew 5:9
Jesus speaks of peacemakers, contrasting the conflict-driven nature of Ahab.
James 4:1
James asks about the source of conflicts, reflecting Ahab's desire for control over Ramoth.
Source: 1 Kings 22:3