The Meaning of 1 Kings 22:7 Explained

1 Kings 22:7

KJV: And Jehoshaphat said, Is there not here a prophet of the LORD besides, that we might inquire of him?

YLT: And Jehoshaphat saith, 'Is there not here a prophet of Jehovah besides, and we seek by him?'

Darby: But Jehoshaphat said, Is there not here a prophet of Jehovah besides, that we might inquire of him?

ASV: But Jehoshaphat said, Is there not here a prophet of Jehovah besides, that we may inquire of him?

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What is the context of 1 Kings 22:7?

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And Jehoshaphat said, [Is there] not here a prophet of the LORD besides, that we might enquire of him?

What does 1 Kings 22:7 Mean?

Context Summary

1 Kings 22:1-12 - Entering Into A New Partnership

It seems strange that so good a man as the king of Judah should have entered into such an alliance. It began with the marriage of Jehoram, son of Jehoshaphat, and Athaliah, Ahab's daughter; but it was a terrible descent from the high standing of a servant of Jehovah for Jehoshaphat to say to a practically heathen king: "I am as thou art, my people as thy people, and my horses as thy horses." Partnerships like this, either in marriage or in business, are not only absolutely forbidden, but they are disastrous, in their ultimate outworking. "Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers," 2 Corinthians 6:14.

Micaiah stands out in splendid contrast. His was the proud honor of being hated by Ahab, as was John the Baptist by Herod. But the prophet in his dungeon, with the bread and water of affliction, was a happier man by far than the king, though clad in royal robes and held in high respect. Is it not clear that Ahab, in his heart of hearts, feared this man of God? We shall see that he put off his royal robes and dressed in a common uniform, that he might evade the death that Micaiah predicted as his fate. Of course it did not avail. God cannot be evaded in that way. His purpose is irresistible.

1 Kings 22:1-53 - A Prosperous Nation

What a picture is here given of national contentment and prosperity! We can almost hear the gladsome voice of the myriad-peopled land, teeming with young life and laden with golden harvests. It was the summer of their national existence. The sacred scribe enumerates first the high officials of the court, then the daily provision of the king, his studies, and his fame. Abundant proof was yielded by all these circumstances to the manner in which God kept the pledges which had been made to David, his father.

Here is Solomon "in all his glory," but as we turn from him to the lowly Carpenter of Nazareth, who had nowhere to lay His head; who found His friends among the poor; and who ultimately laid down His life a ransom for many, we realize that, even apart from His divine nature, His was the nobler ideal and the richer existence. "A greater than Solomon is here." Who can measure His empire or resources? What tongue can recount His wisdom? Happy and safe are they that sit at His table, hear His words, and are joint-heirs with Him in His Kingdom! Romans 8:17. [source]

Chapter Summary: 1 Kings 22

¹ Ahab, seduced by false prophets, by Michaiah's word, is slain at Ramoth Gilead
³⁷ The dogs lick up his blood, and Ahaziah succeeds him
⁴¹ Jehoshaphat's good reign
⁴⁵ His acts
⁴⁶ Jehoram succeeds him
⁵¹ Ahaziah's evil reign

What do the individual words in 1 Kings 22:7 mean?

And said Jehoshaphat [is there] not here a prophet of Yahweh still that we may inquire of Him

וַיֹּ֙אמֶר֙ יְה֣וֹשָׁפָ֔ט הַאֵ֨ין פֹּ֥ה נָבִ֛יא לַיהוָ֖ה ע֑וֹד וְנִדְרְשָׁ֖ה מֵאוֹתֽוֹ

וַיֹּ֙אמֶר֙	And said
Parse: Conjunctive waw, Verb, Qal, Consecutive imperfect, third person masculine singular Root: אָמַר Sense: to say, speak, utter.
יְה֣וֹשָׁפָ֔ט	Jehoshaphat
Parse: Proper Noun, masculine singular Root: יְהֹושָׁפָט Sense: son of king Asa and himself king of Judah for 25 years; one of the best, most pious, and prosperous kings of Judah.
הַאֵ֨ין	[is there] not
Parse: Adverb Root: אַיִן Sense: nothing, not, nought n.
פֹּ֥ה	here
Parse: Adverb Root: פֹּה Sense: here, from here, hither.
נָבִ֛יא	a prophet
Parse: Noun, masculine singular Root: נָבִיא Sense: spokesman, speaker, prophet.
לַיהוָ֖ה	of Yahweh
Parse: Preposition-l, Proper Noun, masculine singular Root: יהוה Sense: the proper name of the one true God.
ע֑וֹד	still
Parse: Adverb Root: עֹוד Sense: a going round, continuance adv.
וְנִדְרְשָׁ֖ה	that we may inquire
Parse: Conjunctive waw, Verb, Qal, Conjunctive imperfect Cohortative, first person common plural Root: דַּרְיׄושׁ Sense: to resort to, seek, seek with care, enquire, require.
מֵאוֹתֽוֹ	of Him
Parse: Preposition-m, Direct object marker, third person masculine singular Root: אֹות Sense: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative.

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