2 Chronicles 18:29

Old Testament Historical ASV (1901)

What does 2 Chronicles 18:29 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And the king of Israel said unto Jehoshaphat, I will disguise myself, and go into the battle; but put thou on thy robes. So the king of Israel disguised himself; and they went into the battle.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And the king of Israel said unto Jehoshaphat, I will disguise myself, and go into the battle; but put thou on thy robes. So the king of Israel disguised himself; and they went into the battle.
2 Chronicles 18:29 — American Standard Version

Context — 2 Chronicles 18

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
29And the king of Israel said unto Jehoshaphat, I will disguise myself, and go into the battle; but put thou on thy robes. So the king of Israel disguised himself; and they went into the battle.

What do historical commentaries say?

Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“I will disguise: Sa1 28:8; Kg1 14:2-6, Kg1 20:38; Job 24:15; Jer 23:24 put thou on thy robes: Psa 12:2; Pro 26:25 the king: Ch2 35:22, Ch2 35:23 2 Chronicles 18:30”
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