2 Chronicles 18:2 Meaning
And after certain years he went down to Ahab to Samaria. And Ahab killed sheep and oxen for him in abundance, and for the people that he had with him, and persuaded him to go up with him to Ramoth-gilead.
Context Explained
1Now Jehoshaphat had riches and honour in abundance, and joined affinity with Ahab.
2And after certain years he went down to Ahab to Samaria. And Ahab killed sheep and oxen for him in abundance, and for the people that he had with him, and persuaded him to go up with him to Ramoth-gilead.
3And Ahab king of Israel said unto Jehoshaphat king of Judah, Wilt thou go with me to Ramoth-gilead? And he answered him, I am as thou art, and my people as thy people; and we will be with thee in the war.
4And Jehoshaphat said unto the king of Israel, Enquire, I pray thee, at the word of the LORD to day.
Key Themes
Related Cross References
1 Kings 22:2
This verse parallels the account of Jehoshaphat's visit to Ahab.
Proverbs 13:20
Associating with the wise leads to wisdom, while the opposite leads to harm.
2 Corinthians 6:14
Believers are cautioned against being unequally yoked with unbelievers.
Source: 2 Chronicles 18:2