1 Kings 22:7But Jehoshaphat said, "Isn't there here a prophet of Yahweh, that we may inquire of him?"
The setting
Same palace courtyard in Samaria. King Jehoshaphat of Judah feels something's off about the unanimous 'yes' from 400 prophets. His spiritual discernment is activated.
The emotion here: politely suspicious but diplomatically cautious
The original word
darash (דרש) — to seek diligently, inquire carefully, not casual asking
Why it matters
Jehoshaphat was known for spiritual reforms and had appointed traveling Levites to teach God's law throughout Judah
Read with care
What most readers miss in 1 Kings 22:7
Jehoshaphat's question implies he suspects these 400 prophets aren't really speaking for Yahweh
Common misconceptionMany think Jehoshaphat was just being thorough, but he was actually questioning whether these prophets were legitimate — a bold diplomatic move.
The thread continues
Verses that echo 1 Kings 22:7
Bible Genome reading
1 Kings 22:7 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
1 Kings 22:7 comes from the book of 1 Kings, written during the Divided Kingdom period. These words are attributed to Jehoshaphat. The dominant emotion in this verse is seeking, with a comfort power of 50% and a tone that is reverent. It belongs to the dialogue genre of biblical literature. Key themes include true prophecy, discernment, spiritual priority. Notable phrases: prophet of Yahweh; that we may inquire.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same seeking
“Pray without ceasing.”
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“But let justice roll on like rivers, and righteousness like a mighty stream.”
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— Genesis 18:25
“Call to me, and I will answer you, and will show you great things, and difficult, which you don't know.”
— Jeremiah 33:3
“Forgive us our sins, for we ourselves also forgive everyone who is indebted to us. Bring us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evi…”
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