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Lesson 8: Jehoshaphat & The Battle of Ramoth-Gilead

Lesson 8 from The Divided Kingdom (Adult Series) by Rhodes Davis.

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Lesson Overview

Scripture Text: 1 Kings 22:1-40; 2 Chronicles 17:1-18:34
Estimated Date: 873 - 853 B.C.

Synopsis: King Jehoshaphat did many great things to guide Judah towards God. He also made some foolish alliances that were detrimental to him and ultimately to Judah. God was with Jehoshaphat and gave him success in battle. It is one of the brighter parts of Judah’s history for there is a king who would serve God.

Questions for Discussion & Study

  1. What things did Jehoshaphat do to lead Judah spiritually? What poor decisions did he make?

  2. With whom did Ahab want to fight? Why?

  3. Why did Ahab not like Micaiah? How can people be like that today?

  4. How did the messenger want Micaiah to prophesy? What was Micaiah’s first message?

  5. What was Micaiah’s true prophecy? How did Zedekiah react? How as Micaiah treated?

  6. How did Ahab try to escape the prophecy of Micaiah? Did it work?