Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version for when the chariot commanders saw that he was not the king of Israel, they stopped pursuing him. New Living Translation As soon as the chariot commanders realized he was not the king of Israel, they stopped chasing him. English Standard Version For as soon as the captains of the chariots saw that it was not the king of Israel, they turned back from pursuing him. Berean Standard Bible And when the chariot commanders saw that he was not the king of Israel, they turned back from pursuing him. King James Bible For it came to pass, that, when the captains of the chariots perceived that it was not the king of Israel, they turned back again from pursuing him. New King James Version For so it was, when the captains of the chariots saw that it was not the king of Israel, that they turned back from pursuing him. New American Standard Bible When the commanders of the chariots saw that it was not the king of Israel, they turned back from pursuing him. NASB 1995 When the captains of the chariots saw that it was not the king of Israel, they turned back from pursuing him. NASB 1977 Then it happened when the captains of the chariots saw that it was not the king of Israel, that they turned back from pursuing him. Legacy Standard Bible So it happened that when the commanders of the chariots saw that it was not the king of Israel, they turned back from pursuing him. Amplified Bible When the captains of the chariots saw that it was not the king of Israel, they turned back from pursuing him. Christian Standard Bible When the chariot commanders saw that he was not the king of Israel, they turned back from pursuing him. Holman Christian Standard Bible When the chariot commanders saw that he was not the king of Israel, they turned back from pursuing him. American Standard Version And it came to pass, when the captains of the chariots saw that it was not the king of Israel, that they turned back from pursuing him. Contemporary English Version And when they realized he wasn't Ahab, they left him alone. English Revised Version And it came to pass, when the captains of the chariots saw that it was not the king of Israel, that they turned back from pursuing him. GOD'S WORD® Translation and the chariot commanders realized that Jehoshaphat wasn't the king of Israel. Then they turned away from him. Good News Translation The chariot commanders saw that he was not the king of Israel, so they stopped pursuing him. International Standard Version When the chariot commanders saw that their target was not the king of Israel, they stopped pursuing him. Majority Standard Bible And when the chariot commanders saw that he was not the king of Israel, they turned back from pursuing him. NET Bible When the chariot commanders realized he was not the king of Israel, they turned away from him. New Heart English Bible It happened, when the captains of the chariots saw that it was not the king of Israel, that they turned back from pursuing him. Webster's Bible Translation For it came to pass, that when the captains of the chariots perceived that it was not the king of Israel, they turned back again from pursuing him. World English Bible When the captains of the chariots saw that it was not the king of Israel, they turned back from pursuing him. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionindeed, it comes to pass, at the heads of the charioteers seeing that it has not been the king of Israel—they turn back from after him. Young's Literal Translation yea, it cometh to pass, at the heads of the charioteers seeing that it hath not been the king of Israel -- they turn back from after him. Smith's Literal Translation And it will be in the chiefs of the chariots seeing that he was not the king of Israel, and they will turn back from after him. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleFor when the captains of the cavalry saw, that he was not the king of Israel, they left him. Catholic Public Domain Version For when the commanders of the horsemen had seen that he was not the king of Israel, they left him. New American Bible The chariot commanders, seeing that he was not the king of Israel, turned away from him. New Revised Standard Version for when the captains of the chariots saw that it was not the king of Israel, they turned back from pursuing him. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd it came to pass when the captains of the chariots saw that it was not the king of Israel, they turned back from pursuing him. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And it was that when the Commanders of the chariots saw Yehoshaphat, that he was not the King of Israel, they turned themselves from behind him. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And it came to pass, when the captains of the chariots saw that it was not the king of Israel, that they turned back from pursuing him. Brenton Septuagint Translation And it came to pass, when the captains of the chariots saw that it was not the king of Israel, that they turned away from him. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Ahab's Defeat and Death…31When the chariot commanders saw Jehoshaphat, they said, “This is the king of Israel!” So they turned to fight against him, but Jehoshaphat cried out, and the LORD helped him. God drew them away from him. 32And when the chariot commanders saw that he was not the king of Israel, they turned back from pursuing him. 33However, a certain man drew his bow without taking special aim, and he struck the king of Israel between the joints of his armor. So the king said to his charioteer, “Turn around and take me out of the battle, for I am badly wounded!”… Cross References 1 Kings 22:33 And when the chariot commanders saw that he was not the king of Israel, they turned back from pursuing him. 2 Chronicles 18:31 When the chariot commanders saw Jehoshaphat, they said, “This is the king of Israel!” So they turned to fight against him, but Jehoshaphat cried out, and the LORD helped him. God drew them away from him. 2 Chronicles 19:1 When Jehoshaphat king of Judah had returned safely to his home in Jerusalem, 2 Chronicles 18:29 And the king of Israel said to Jehoshaphat, “I will disguise myself and go into battle, but you wear your royal robes.” So the king of Israel disguised himself and went into battle. 2 Chronicles 18:22 So you see, the LORD has put a lying spirit in the mouths of these prophets of yours, and the LORD has pronounced disaster against you.” 2 Chronicles 18:19 And the LORD said, ‘Who will entice Ahab king of Israel to march up and fall at Ramoth-gilead?’ And one suggested this, and another that. 2 Chronicles 18:16 So Micaiah declared: “I saw all Israel scattered on the hills like sheep without a shepherd. And the LORD said, ‘These people have no master; let each one return home in peace.’” 2 Chronicles 18:12 Then the messenger who had gone to call Micaiah instructed him, “Behold, with one accord the words of the prophets are favorable to the king. So please let your words be like theirs, and speak favorably.” 2 Chronicles 18:7 The king of Israel answered, “There is still one man through whom we can inquire of the LORD, but I hate him because he never prophesies anything good for me, but only bad. He is Micaiah son of Imlah.” “The king should not say that!” Jehoshaphat replied. 2 Chronicles 18:3 Ahab king of Israel asked Jehoshaphat king of Judah, “Will you go with me against Ramoth-gilead?” And Jehoshaphat replied, “I am as you are, and my people are your people; we will join you in the war.” 2 Chronicles 18:1 Now Jehoshaphat had an abundance of riches and honor, and he allied himself with Ahab by marriage. 2 Chronicles 19:2 Jehu son of Hanani the seer went out to confront him and said to King Jehoshaphat, “Should you help the wicked and love those who hate the LORD? Because of this, the wrath of the LORD is upon you. 2 Chronicles 20:35-37 Later, Jehoshaphat king of Judah made an alliance with Ahaziah king of Israel, who acted wickedly. / They agreed to make ships to go to Tarshish, and these were built in Ezion-geber. / Then Eliezer son of Dodavahu of Mareshah prophesied against Jehoshaphat, saying, “Because you have allied yourself with Ahaziah, the LORD has destroyed your works.” So the ships were wrecked and were unable to sail to Tarshish. 1 Kings 22:30 And the king of Israel said to Jehoshaphat, “I will disguise myself and go into battle, but you wear your royal robes.” So the king of Israel disguised himself and went into battle. 1 Kings 22:17 So Micaiah declared: “I saw all Israel scattered on the hills like sheep without a shepherd. And the LORD said, ‘These people have no master; let each one return home in peace.’” Treasury of Scripture For it came to pass, that, when the captains of the chariots perceived that it was not the king of Israel, they turned back again from pursuing him. Jump to Previous Captains Chariot Charioteers Chariots Commanders Heads Israel Perceived Pursuing Stopped Turn Turned War-CarriagesJump to Next Captains Chariot Charioteers Chariots Commanders Heads Israel Perceived Pursuing Stopped Turn Turned War-Carriages2 Chronicles 18 1. Jehoshaphat, joined in affinity with Ahab, is persuaded to go against Ramoth Gilead4. Ahab, seduced by false prophets, according to the word of Micaiah, is slain there At that moment This phrase indicates a specific point in time, emphasizing the immediacy and divine intervention in the unfolding events. In the Hebrew text, the word used here can be understood as a sudden or decisive moment, often associated with God's timing. This highlights the sovereignty of God in the affairs of men, reminding us that His timing is perfect and His plans are executed precisely when He wills. God diverted him away from pursuing him and when the chariot commanders saw that he was not the king of Israel they turned back from pursuing him Hebrew And when the chariotהָרֶ֔כֶב (hā·re·ḵeḇ) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 7393: A vehicle, a team, cavalry, a rider, the upper millstone commanders שָׂרֵ֣י (śā·rê) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 8269: Chieftain, chief, ruler, official, captain, prince saw כִּרְאוֹת֙ (kir·’ō·wṯ) Preposition-k | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 7200: To see that כִּ֥י (kî) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction he was וַיְהִ֗י (way·hî) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be not לֹא־ (lō-) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no the king מֶ֣לֶךְ (me·leḵ) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 4428: A king of Israel, יִשְׂרָאֵ֑ל (yiś·rā·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3478: Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc they turned back וַיָּשֻׁ֖בוּ (way·yā·šu·ḇū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 7725: To turn back, in, to retreat, again from pursuing him. מֵאַחֲרָֽיו׃ (mê·’a·ḥă·rāw) Preposition-m | third person masculine singular Strong's 310: The hind or following part Links 2 Chronicles 18:32 NIV2 Chronicles 18:32 NLT 2 Chronicles 18:32 ESV 2 Chronicles 18:32 NASB 2 Chronicles 18:32 KJV 2 Chronicles 18:32 BibleApps.com 2 Chronicles 18:32 Biblia Paralela 2 Chronicles 18:32 Chinese Bible 2 Chronicles 18:32 French Bible 2 Chronicles 18:32 Catholic Bible OT History: 2 Chronicles 18:32 It happened when the captains (2 Chron. 2Ch iiCh ii ch 2 chr 2chr) |
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