But Jehoshaphat said, Isn`t there here a prophet of Yahweh, that we may inquire of Yahweh by him? One of the king of Israel`s servants answered, Elisha the son of Shaphat is here, who poured water on the hands of Elijah.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

A prophet of the Lord - That is, a prophet of Yahweh. It was necessary to inquire so specifically, as there were still many prophets who wer…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

But (and) Jehoshaphat ... by him? — The same question is asked by Jehoshaphat in [Reference 1 K…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

But Jehoshaphat said, is there not here a prophet of the Lord,
that we may inquire of the Lord by him

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

The king of Israel laments their distress and the danger they were in. He called these kings together, yet he charges it to Providence. Thus th…

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