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Ending a Civil War
Commentators explain that this verse marks a significant policy change. For decades, the kingdoms of Judah and Israel had been in a state of "chronic war." Jehoshaphat intentionally pursued and established a formal peace, ending the long-standing conflict between the two divided parts of God's people.
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Kings 22:44
18th Century
Theologian
This probably refers to an early period in Jehoshaphat’s reign—about his eighth or ninth year—when he closed the long series of wars between the tw…
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Kings 22:44
19th Century
Bishop
And Jehoshaphat. —This verse is chronologically out of place. It refers to the policy of Jehoshaphat, pursued apparently from the …
John Gill
On 1 Kings 22:44
17th Century
Pastor
And Jehoshaphat made peace with the king of Israel .
] First with Ahab, with whom he contracted an affinity, and joi…
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Matthew Henry
On 1 Kings 22:41–50
17th Century
Minister
Jehoshaphat's reign appears to have been one of the best, both as to piety and prosperity. He pleased God, and God blessed him.