1 Kings 22:5
Modern Translations
New International Version
But Jehoshaphat also said to the king of Israel, "First seek the counsel of the LORD."

New Living Translation
Then Jehoshaphat added, “But first let’s find out what the LORD says.”

English Standard Version
And Jehoshaphat said to the king of Israel, “Inquire first for the word of the LORD.”

Berean Study Bible
But Jehoshaphat also said to the king of Israel, “Please inquire first for the word of the LORD.”

New American Standard Bible
However, Jehoshaphat said to the king of Israel, “Please request the word of the LORD first.”

NASB 1995
Moreover, Jehoshaphat said to the king of Israel, "Please inquire first for the word of the LORD."

NASB 1977
Moreover, Jehoshaphat said to the king of Israel, “Please inquire first for the word of the LORD.”

Amplified Bible
But Jehoshaphat said to the king of Israel, “Please inquire first for the word of the LORD.”

Christian Standard Bible
But Jehoshaphat said to the king of Israel, “First, please ask what the LORD’s will is.”

Holman Christian Standard Bible
But Jehoshaphat said to the king of Israel, "First, please ask what the LORD's will is."

Contemporary English Version
But first, let's ask the LORD."

Good News Translation
But first let's consult the LORD."

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Then Jehoshaphat said to the king of Israel, "But first, find out what the word of the LORD is [in this matter]."

International Standard Version
But Jehoshaphat also asked the king of Israel, "Please ask for a message from the LORD, first."

NET Bible
Then Jehoshaphat added, "First seek an oracle from the LORD."
Classic Translations
King James Bible
And Jehoshaphat said unto the king of Israel, Inquire, I pray thee, at the word of the LORD to day.

New King James Version
Also Jehoshaphat said to the king of Israel, “Please inquire for the word of the LORD today.”

King James 2000 Bible
And Jehoshaphat said unto the king of Israel, Inquire, I pray you, at the word of the LORD today.

New Heart English Bible
Jehoshaphat said to the king of Israel, "Please inquire first for the word of the LORD."

World English Bible
Jehoshaphat said to the king of Israel, "Please inquire first for the word of Yahweh."

American King James Version
And Jehoshaphat said to the king of Israel, Inquire, I pray you, at the word of the LORD to day.

American Standard Version
And Jehoshaphat said unto the king of Israel, Inquire first, I pray thee, for the word of Jehovah.

A Faithful Version
And Jehoshaphat said to the king of Israel, "Please inquire at the word of the LORD today."

Darby Bible Translation
And Jehoshaphat said to the king of Israel, Inquire, I pray thee, this day of the word of Jehovah.

English Revised Version
And Jehoshaphat said unto the king of Israel, Inquire, I pray thee, at the word of the LORD today.

Webster's Bible Translation
And Jehoshaphat said to the king of Israel, Inquire, I pray thee, at the word of the LORD to-day.

Early Modern
Geneva Bible of 1587
Then Iehoshaphat saide vnto the King of Israel, Aske counsaile, I pray thee, of the Lord to day.

Bishops' Bible of 1568
And Iehosaphat sayde vnto the king of Israel: Aske counsel I pray thee at the worde of the Lorde to day.

Coverdale Bible of 1535
And Iosaphat sayde vnto ye kynge of Israel: Axe this daye at the worde of the LORDE.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And Jehoshaphat says to the king of Israel, “Please seek the word of YHWH today”;

Young's Literal Translation
And Jehoshaphat saith unto the king of Israel, 'Seek, I pray thee, to-day, the word of Jehovah;'

Smith's Literal Translation
And Jehoshaphat will say to the king of Israel, Seek now, according to the day, the word of Jehovah.

Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And Josaphat said to the king of Israel: As I am, so art thou: my people and thy people are one: and my horsemen, thy horsemen. And Josaphat said to the king of Israel: Inquire, I beseech thee, this day, the word of the Lord.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And Jehoshaphat said to the king of Israel: “As I am, so also are you. My people and your people are one. And my horsemen are your horsemen.” And Jehoshaphat said to the king of Israel, “I beg you to inquire today of the word of the Lord.”

Translations from Aramaic
Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And Yushaphat said to the King of Israel: “Inquire today now the word of LORD JEHOVAH.”

Lamsa Bible
And Jehoshaphat said to the king of Israel, Enquire, I pray, for the word of the LORD this day.

OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And Jehoshaphat said unto the king of Israel: 'Inquire, I pray thee, at the word of the LORD today.'

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And Josaphat said, As I am, so art thou also; as my people, so is thy people; as my horses, so are thy horses. And Josaphat king of Juda said to the king of Israel, Enquire, I pray thee, of the Lord to-day.
















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