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2 Chronicles 18:11

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All the prophets prophesied so, saying, Go up to Ramoth-gilead, and prosper; for Yahweh will deliver it into the hand of the king.

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The Kingdoms of Israel and JudahThe divided monarchy, showing the northern kingdom of Israel and the southern kingdom of Judah.

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Ramoth-gilead was an Israelite city east of the Jordan in Gilead, contested by Syria (Aram); Samaria was the capital of Ahab’s northern kingdom. In this scene, the prophets urge Ahab and Judah’s Jehoshaphat to attack Syria and recover Ramoth-gilead.

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2 Chronicles 18:11 mentions Ramoth-gilead, Samaria and Syria.

Samaria · Ovedc
Syria · Dr. Avishai Teicher

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