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But Jehoshaphat said, Isn`t there here a prophet of Yahweh besides, that we may inquire of him?
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The Importance of a Name
Commentators highlight a crucial detail: Ahab's 400 prophets used the generic title 'Lord' (Adonai), but Jehoshaphat specifically asked for a prophet of 'Jehovah' (Yahweh). Scholars explain that Jehoshaphat, being a devout king, noticed their reluctance to use God's personal, covenant name. This revealed their lack of true prophetic authority and prompted his search for an authentic word from God.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Jehoshaphat was dissatisfied. These men—creatures of Ahab, tainted with the worship of calves if not with Baal-worship—had promised victory, but no…
19th Century
Anglican
Is there not here a prophet of the Lord. —The rendering of the great name “Jehovah” by “the Lord” obscures the sense of the passag…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And Jehoshaphat said, is there not here a prophet of the Lordbesides, that we might inquire of him<…
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