1 Kings 20:22 “Afterward, the prophet approached the king of Israel and said, “Go and…”

1 Kings 20:22

Afterward, the prophet approached the king of Israel and said, “Go and strengthen your position, and take note what you must do, for in the spring the king of Aram will come up against you.”

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

And the prophet came to the king of Israel, and said unto him, Go, strengthen thyself, and mark, and see what thou doest: for at the return of the year the king of Syria will come up against thee.

World English Bible

The prophet came near to the king of Israel and said to him, “Go, strengthen yourself, and plan what you must do, for at the return of the year, the king of Syria will come up against you.”

American Standard Version

And the prophet came near to the king of Israel, and said unto him, Go, strengthen thyself, and mark, and see what thou doest; for at the return of the year the king of Syria will come up against thee.

Geneva Bible 1599

(For there had come a Prophet to the King of Israel, and had sayd vnto him, Goe, be of good courage, and consider, and take heede what thou doest: for when the yeere is gone about, the King of Aram wil come vp against thee)

Darby Translation

And the prophet drew near to the king of Israel, and said to him, Go, strengthen thyself, and understand, and see what thou shalt do; for at the return of the year the king of Syria will come up against thee.

Young's Literal Translation

And the prophet cometh nigh unto the king of Israel, and saith to him, 'Go, strengthen thyself, and know and see that which thou dost, for at the turn of the year the king of Aram is coming up against thee.'

Bible in Basic English

Then the prophet came up to the king of Israel, and said to him, Now make yourself strong, and take care what you do, or a year from now the king of Aram will come up against you again.

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Cross references

“the prophet”

1 Kings 20:13 1 Kings 20:38 1 Kings 19:10 1 Kings 22:8 2 Kings 6:12

1 Kings 20:13 · BSB

Meanwhile a prophet approached Ahab king of Israel and declared, “This is what the LORD says: ‘Do you see this entire great army? Behold, I will deliver it into your hand this very day, and you will know that I am the LO…

1 Kings 20:38 · BSB

and the prophet went and waited on the road for the king, disguising himself with a bandage over his eyes.

1 Kings 19:10 · BSB

“I have been very zealous for the LORD, the God of Hosts,” he replied, “but the Israelites have forsaken Your covenant, torn down Your altars, and killed Your prophets with the sword. I am the only one left, and they are…

1 Kings 22:8 · BSB

The king of Israel answered, “There is still one man through whom we can inquire of the LORD, but I hate him because he never prophesies anything good for me, but only bad. He is Micaiah son of Imlah.” “The king should n…

2 Kings 6:12 · BSB

But one of his servants replied, “No one, my lord the king. For Elisha, the prophet in Israel, tells the king of Israel the very words you speak in your bedroom.”

“strengthen”

2 Chronicles 25:8 2 Chronicles 25:11 Psalm 27:14 Proverbs 18:10 Proverbs 20:18 Isaiah 8:9

2 Chronicles 25:8 · BSB

Even if you go and fight bravely in battle, God will overthrow you before the enemy, for God has power to help and power to overthrow.”

2 Chronicles 25:11 · BSB

Amaziah, however, summoned his strength and led his troops to the Valley of Salt, where he struck down 10,000 men of Seir,

Psalm 27:14 · BSB

Wait patiently for the LORD; be strong and courageous. Wait patiently for the LORD!

Proverbs 18:10 · BSB

The name of the LORD is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe.

Proverbs 20:18 · BSB

Set plans by consultation, and wage war under sound guidance.

Isaiah 8:9 · BSB

Huddle together, O peoples, and be shattered; pay attention, all you distant lands; prepare for battle, and be shattered; prepare for battle, and be shattered!

“at the return”

2 Samuel 11:1 1 Kings 20:26 1 Chronicles 20:1 Isaiah 26:11 Isaiah 42:8 Psalm 115:2

2 Samuel 11:1 · BSB

In the spring, at the time when kings march out to war, David sent out Joab and his servants with the whole army of Israel. They destroyed the Ammonites and besieged Rabbah, but David remained in Jerusalem.

1 Kings 20:26 · BSB

In the spring, Ben-hadad mobilized the Arameans and went up to Aphek to fight against Israel.

1 Chronicles 20:1 · BSB

In the spring, at the time when kings march out to war, Joab led out the army and ravaged the land of the Ammonites. He came to Rabbah and besieged it, but David remained in Jerusalem. And Joab attacked Rabbah and demoli…

Isaiah 26:11 · BSB

O LORD, Your hand is upraised, but they do not see it. They will see Your zeal for Your people and be put to shame. The fire set for Your enemies will consume them!

Isaiah 42:8 · BSB

I am the LORD; that is My name! I will not yield My glory to another or My praise to idols.

Psalm 115:2 · BSB

Why should the nations say, “Where is their God?”

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

21Then the king of Israel marched out and attacked the horses and chariots, inflicting a great slaughter on the Arameans.

23Meanwhile, the servants of the king of Aram said to him, “Their gods are gods of the hills. That is why they prevailed over us. Instead, we should fight them on the plains; surely then we will prevail.

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