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John Gill's Exposition on 1 Kings 22:5

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John Gill (1697–1771) · 18th-century historical commentary
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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.
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