Michelle
This passage takes us thru Jehoshaphat, King of Judah's time. It says that he followed the Lord and was given much wealth by those around him. He then is asked by Ahab, king of Israel, to aid him in attacking Ramoth Gilead. Jehoshaphat agreed but first wanted council from God. Many prophets were consulted and said to attack but he asked for another prophet of God, which leads me to believe he didn't trust these many prophets, or they weren't of God. The one prophet he seemed to trust was not liked by the king of Israel because he didn't like what he was told by him. This whole reading feels of deceit as the king of Israel, once they go to battle, he disguises himself, but ends up wounded anyway and dies. It's interesting the way of Ahab, because many people are like this now. They do not like what they are told and seek answers from others until they find the one that aligns with what they really want, so as to justify whatever it is they are doing. It seems the many prophets of Ahab did this, to appease the king. During this battle God protected Jehoshaphat.
The psalms seems to be saying seek the Lord and you will be satisfied, and the mouths of liars will be silenced. That last line stands out to me today. Well the beginning and the end. That we must first seek the Lord in all times and he will handle those that are against us.
Julie
What struck me is that he was being tested because of his lack of trust. In that test he failed. He as purposely given false information from a prophet at the behest of God to see if he would follow and he did, even after he was warned. So God knew that Ahab would be deceitful and would try to have Jehoshaphat killed.
I agree and don't really have much more to say than that. It is something good to remember...as I continually say about a lot of these.
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