1 Kings 22:5

WEB

Jehoshaphat said to the king of Israel, "Please inquire first for the word of the Lord."

KJV

And Jehoshaphat said unto the king of Israel, Enquire, I pray thee, at the word of the LORD to day.

Commentary

Commentary

And Jehoshaphat said unto the king of Israel, inquire, I pray thee, at the wor d of the Lord today. Being a pious and religious prince, he did not choose to go into a war at once, without consulting the Lord by his prophets, whether it was his will and pleasure they should engage in it, and should prosper; and he was desirous of having this done immediately, before they proceeded any further.