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The Peril of Ungodly Alliances
Commentators, particularly Matthew Henry, see Jehoshaphat's near-death experience as a direct result of his unholy alliance with the wicked King Ahab. By wearing royal robes while Ahab was disguised, he was mistaken for the enemy's target. This serves as a stark warning that associating with evildoers can lead to sharing in their plagues.
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Kings 22:32
18th Century
Theologian
Surely it is the king of Israel—This was a natural assumption, as Jehoshaphat was the only one wearing royal robes.
And Jehoshaphat…
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Kings 22:32
19th Century
Bishop
Cried out — that is, to rally his people around him. In 2 Chronicles 18:31 it is added, “And the Lord hel…
John Gill
On 1 Kings 22:32
17th Century
Pastor
And it came to pass, when the captains of the chariots saw Jehoshaphat In his royal robes:
that they s…
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Matthew Henry
On 1 Kings 22:29–40
17th Century
Minister
Ahab basely intended to betray Jehoshaphat to danger, so that he might secure himself. See what those get who join with wicked men. How can one exp…