1 Kings 22:32

BSB · Public Domain (CC0)

“When the chariot commanders saw Jehoshaphat, they said, “Surely this is the king of Israel!” So they turned to fight against him, but Jehoshaphat cried out.”

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BSBPD

“When the chariot commanders saw Jehoshaphat, they said, “Surely this is the king of Israel!” So they turned to fight against him, but Jehoshaphat cried out.”

Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)
KJVPD

“And it came to pass, when the captains of the chariots saw Jehoshaphat, that they said, Surely it is the king of Israel. And they turned aside to fight against him: and Jehoshaphat cried out.”

King James Version · Public Domain
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“And it came to pass, when the captains of the chariots saw Jehoshaphat, that they said, Surely it is the king of Israel; and they turned aside to fight against him: and Jehoshaphat cried out.”

American Standard Version · Public Domain
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“And it cometh to pass, at the heads of the charioteers seeing Jehoshaphat, that they said, `He <FI>is<Fi> only the king of Israel;' and they turn aside to him to fight, and Jehoshaphat crieth out,”

Young's Literal Translation · Public Domain
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Cross references

Other passages that echo 1 Kings 22:32 — 8 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  1. Exodus 14:10As Pharaoh approached, the Israelites looked up and saw the Egyptians marching after them, and they were terrified and cried out to the LORD.
  2. 2 Chronicles 18:31When the chariot commanders saw Jehoshaphat, they said, “This is the king of Israel!” So they turned to fight against him, but Jehoshaphat cried out, and the LORD helped him. God drew them away from him.
  3. Psalms 50:15Call upon Me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you will honor Me.”
  4. Psalms 91:15When he calls out to Me, I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble. I will deliver him and honor him.
  5. Psalms 116:1I love the LORD, for He has heard my voice— my appeal for mercy.
  6. Psalms 130:1Out of the depths I cry to You, O LORD!
  7. Proverbs 13:20He who walks with the wise will become wise, but the companion of fools will be destroyed.
  8. Jonah 2:1From inside the fish, Jonah prayed to the LORD his God,

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