1 Kings 22:41

“And Jehoshaphat the son of Asa began to reign over Judah in the fourth year of Ahab king of Israel.”

"And Jehoshaphat the son of Asa began to reign over Judah in the fourth year of Ahab king of Israel." - 1 Kings 22:41
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What does 1 Kings 22:41 mean?

1 Kings 22:41 (KJV) reads, "And Jehoshaphat the son of Asa began to reign over Judah in the fourth year of Ahab king of Israel." To fully understand the significance of this verse, it is important to first provide some context. Jehoshaphat was the son of Asa and became the…

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The Reign of Righteous Leadership: Lessons from Jehoshaphat

The reign of Jehoshaphat, as noted in 1 Kings 22:41, provides us with ample lessons in leadership and faith. "And Jehoshaphat the son of Asa began to reign over Judah in the fourth year of Ahab king of Israel." This keen observation is not merely a historical note, but a…

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A Prayer for Leadership and Divine Guidance

O Sovereign Lord, the Almighty God of Hosts, we approach Your throne with humble hearts, acknowledging Your omnipotence and the vastness of Your wisdom. We gather in the sacred stillness of Your presence, reflecting on Your word found in 1 Kings 22:41, which states, "And…

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1 Kings 22:41 - "¶ And Jehoshaphat the son of Asa began to reign over Judah in the fourth year of Ahab king of Israel."
1 Kings 2:41 - "And it was told Solomon that Shimei had gone from Jerusalem to Gath, and was come again."
1 Kings 18:41 - "¶ And Elijah said unto Ahab, Get thee up, eat and drink; for there is a sound of abundance of rain."
1 Kings 11:41 - "¶ And the rest of the acts of Solomon, and all that he did, and his wisdom, are they not written in the book of the acts of Solomon?"
1 Kings 20:41 - "And he hasted, and took the ashes away from his face; and the king of Israel discerned him that he was of the prophets."
1 kings 22:19
1 Kings 8:41 - "Moreover concerning a stranger, that is not of thy people Israel, but cometh out of a far country for thy name's sake;"
1 Kings 8:22
1 Kings 22:47 - "There was then no king in Edom: a deputy was king."
1 Kings 22:44 - "And Jehoshaphat made peace with the king of Israel."
1 Kings 1:41 - "¶ And Adonijah and all the guests that were with him heard it as they had made an end of eating. And when Joab heard the sound of the trumpet, he said, Wherefore is this noise of the city being in an uproar?"
1 Kings 22:1 - "And they continued three years without war between Syria and Israel."
1 Kings 1:22 - "¶ And, lo, while she yet talked with the king, Nathan the prophet also came in."
1 Kings 22:37 - "¶ So the king died, and was brought to Samaria; and they buried the king in Samaria."
1 Kings 7:41 - "The two pillars, and the two bowls of the chapiters that were on the top of the two pillars; and the two networks, to cover the two bowls of the chapiters which were upon the top of the pillars;"
1 Kings 22:29 - "So the king of Israel and Jehoshaphat the king of Judah went up to Ramoth-gilead."
1 Kings 22:45 - "Now the rest of the acts of Jehoshaphat, and his might that he shewed, and how he warred, are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Judah?"
1 Kings 12:22 - "But the word of God came unto Shemaiah the man of God, saying,"
"There was then no king in Edom: a deputy was king." - 1 Kings 22:47
1 Kings 22:9 - "Then the king of Israel called an officer, and said, Hasten hither Micaiah the son of Imlah."
Matthew 22:41 - "¶ While the Pharisees were gathered together, Jesus asked them,"
1 Kings 22:2 - "And it came to pass in the third year, that Jehoshaphat the king of Judah came down to the king of Israel."
1 Kings 7:22 - "And upon the top of the pillars was lily work: so was the work of the pillars finished."
Job 41:22 - "In his neck remaineth strength, and sorrow is turned into joy before him."
"And it was told Solomon that Shimei had gone from Jerusalem to Gath, and was come again." - 1 Kings 2:41
1 Kings 22:39 - "Now the rest of the acts of Ahab, and all that he did, and the ivory house which he made, and all the cities that he built, are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Israel?"
1 Kings 22:21 - "And there came forth a spirit, and stood before the LORD, and said, I will persuade him."
1 Kings 22:7 - "And Jehoshaphat said, Is there not here a prophet of the LORD besides, that we might enquire of him?"
Luke 22:41 - "And he was withdrawn from them about a stone's cast, and kneeled down, and prayed,"