1 Kings 22:5

“And Jehoshaphat said unto the king of Israel, inquire, I pray thee, at the word of the Lord today.] Being a pious and religious prince, he did not choose to go into a war at once, without consulting the Lord by his prophets, whether it was his will and pleasure they should engage in it, and should prosper; and he was desirous of having this done immediately, before they proceeded any further.”

“Jehoshaphat, with characteristic piety 1 Kings 22:43 takes advantage of his position as Ahab’s friend and ally, to suggest inquiry of the Lord (Yahweh) before the expedition is undertaken. Lest Ahab should consent in word and put off the inquiry in act, he asks to have the prophets called in at once: “today.” return to 'Top of Page'”

“Enquire - A good man, wherever he goes, will take God along with him, will acknowledge him in all his ways, and look to him for success. And wherever he goes, he ought to take his religion along with him: and not be ashamed to own it, even among those who have no kindness for it. 3 Kings (1 Kings) 22:6”

“22:5-9 In accordance with ancient Near Eastern custom, Jehoshaphat requested that the two kings determine the will of the Lord before going into battle. Examples of this custom are common in Aramean, Moabite, and Assyrian inscriptions as well as in the Old Testament (1 Sam 23:2-4; 2 Sam 5:19-25). Despite Ahab’s misgivings, Jehoshaphat insisted on summoning Micaiah, a genuine prophet of the Lord.”

“Inquire: Num 27:21; Jos 9:14; Jdg 1:1, Jdg 20:18, Jdg 20:23, Jdg 20:29; Sa1 14:18, Sa1 23:2, Sa1 23:4, Sa1 23:9-12; Sa1 30:8; Kg2 1:3, Kg2 3:11; Ch1 10:13; Ch2 18:4, Ch2 18:5; Pro 3:5, Pro 3:6; Jer 21:2; Jer 42:2-6; Eze 14:3, Eze 20:1-3 3 Kings (1 Kings) 22:6”