And Jehoshaphat said unto the king of Israel, Enquire, I pray thee, at the word of the LORD to day.
Jehoshaphat asked Ahab to inquire at the word of the Lord that day before they acted in the proposed war against Syria. He made this request although he had already promised to join the campaign, because he wanted to know God's will before going to battle. His request shows that seeking divine counsel is necessary before acting, rather than moving forward on a human agreement alone.
The approval and reassuring answer of Ahab's prophets did not satisfy him, and he would not rely on them alone. He insisted on hearing from a true prophet of the Lord.
Jehoshaphat asked Ahab to inquire at the word of the Lord that day before they acted in the proposed war against Syria. He made this request although he had already promised to join the campaign, because he wanted to know God's will before going to battle. His request shows that seeking divine counsel is necessary before acting, rather than moving forward on a human agreement alone.
The approval and reassuring answer of Ahab's prophets did not satisfy him, and he would not rely on them alone. He insisted on hearing from a true prophet of the Lord.