2 Chronicles 18:4

4 Then Jehoshaphat said, "But before you do anything, ask God for guidance."

2 Chronicles 18:4 Meaning and Commentary

2 Chronicles 18:4

(See Gill on 2 Chronicles 18:2).

2 Chronicles 18:4 In-Context

2 Some time later he paid a visit to Ahab at Samaria. Ahab celebrated his visit with a feast - a huge barbecue with all the lamb and beef you could eat. But Ahab had a hidden agenda; he wanted Jehoshaphat's support in attacking Ramoth Gilead.

3 Then Ahab brought it into the open: "Will you join me in attacking Ramoth Gilead?" Jehoshaphat said, "You bet. I'm with you all the way; you can count on me and my troops."

4 Then Jehoshaphat said, "But before you do anything, ask God for guidance."

5 The king of Israel got the prophets together - all 400 of them - and put the question to them: "Should I attack Ramoth Gilead or should I hold back?" "Go for it," they said. "God will hand it over to the king."

6 But Jehoshaphat dragged his feet, "Is there another prophet of God around here we can consult? Let's get a second opinion."