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18 Now Jehoshaphat had riches and honor in abundance; and he allied himself with Ahab. After some years, he went down to Ahab to Samaria. Ahab killed sheep and cattle for him in abundance, and for the people who were with him, and moved him to go up with him to Ramoth Gilead. Ahab king of Israel said to Jehoshaphat king of Judah, “Will you go with me to Ramoth Gilead?”

He answered him, “I am as you are, and my people as your people. We will be with you in the war.”

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Jehoshaphat Allies with Ahab(A)

18 After Jehoshaphat had become wealthy and was enjoying abundant honor, he allied himself to Ahab. After a few years, he visited Ahab in Samaria. Ahab slaughtered lots of sheep and oxen for him, and the people who were with him persuaded Jehoshaphat to attack Ramoth-gilead. King Ahab of Israel asked King Jehoshaphat of Judah, “Will you join me in attacking Ramoth-gilead?”

“I’m with you,” Jehoshaphat[a] replied. “and my army is with you. We’ll join you in the battle.”

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Footnotes

  1. 2 Chronicles 18:3 Lit. he