6 But Jehoshaphat asked, "Is there no longer a prophet of the Lord here whom we can inquire of?"
6 But Jehoshaphat said, Is there not here a prophet of the Lord besides, that we might enquire
6 But Jehoshaphat said, "Is there not here another prophet of the Lord of whom we may inquire?"
6 But Jehoshaphat dragged his feet, "Is there another prophet of God around here we can consult? Let's get a second opinion."
6 But Jehoshaphat said, "Is there not still a prophet of the Lord here, that we may inquire of Him?"
6 But Jehoshaphat asked, "Is there not also a prophet of the Lord here? We should ask him the same question."
Matthew Henry's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 18:6
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Jehoshaphat's alliance with Ahab.
This history we read in 1 Kings 22. Abundant riches and honour give large opportunities of doing good, but they are attended with many snares and temptations. Men do not know much of the artifices of Satan and the deceitfulness of their own hearts, when they covet riches with the idea of being able to do good with them. What can hurt those whom God will protect? What can shelter those whom God will destroy? Jehoshaphat is safe in his robes, Ahab killed in his armour; for the race is not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong. We should be cautious of entangling ourselves in the worldly undertakings of evil men; and still more we should avoid engaging in their sinful projects. But, when they call upon him, God can and will bring his faithful people out of the difficulties and dangers into which they have sinfully run themselves. He has all hearts in his hand, so that he easily rescues them. Blessed is the man that putteth his trust in the Lord.