He said to Jehoshaphat, Will you go with me to battle to Ramoth-gilead? Jehoshaphat said to the king of Israel, I am as you are, my people as your people, my horses as your horses.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Ahab, well aware of Syria's military strength and feeling he could no longer expect divine aid (1 Kings 20:42; [Reference 1 Kings 21:21…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

I am as thou art. —The answer is apparently one of deference, as well as friendship, to the stronger kingdom. It must be …

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Ver. 4 And he said to Jehoshaphat, will you go with me to battle to Ramothgilead ? this affair being lately canvassed at …

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

The same easygoing nature, which leads some godly persons into friendship with the declared enemies of religion, makes it very dangerous for them. …

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