Introduction
Jehoshaphat King of Judah, and Ahab King of Israel, unite against the Syrians, in order to recover Ramoth-gilead, 1 Kings 22:1-4 . They inquire of false prophets, who promise them success. Micaiah, a true prophet, foretells the disasters of the war, 1 Kings 22:5-17 . A lying spirit in the mouths of Ahab's prophets persuades Ahab to go up against Ramoth, 1 Kings 22:18-29 . The confederate armies are routed, and the king of Israel slain, 1 Kings 22:30-36 . Death and burial of Ahab, 1 Kings 22:37-40 . Character of Jehoshaphat, 1 Kings 22:41-47 . He makes a fleet in order to go to Ophir for gold, which is wrecked at Ezion-geber, 1 Kings 22:48 . His death, 1 Kings 22:49 . He is succeeded by his son Jehoram, 1 Kings 22:50 . Ahaziah succeeds his father Ahab, and reigns wickedly, 1 Kings 22:51 , 1 Kings 22:52 .
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