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2 Chronicles 18:4

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

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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 a strategic Israelite city east of the Jordan, claimed from Syria; Samaria was the capital of Ahab’s northern kingdom. In this setting, Ahab seeks Jehoshaphat’s support for war against Syria, prompting Jehoshaphat to ask for the LORD’s counsel.

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2 Chronicles 18:4 mentions Ramoth-gilead, Samaria and Syria.

Samaria · Ovedc
Syria · Dr. Avishai Teicher

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