2 Chronicles 18:9
King James Version
10 Jun 2026
“And the king of Israel and Jehoshaphat king of Judah sat either of them on his throne, clothed in their robes, and they sat in a void place at the entering in of the gate of Samaria; and all the prophets prophesied before them.”
יָשַׁב
properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry
מֶלֶךְ
the king of
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מֶלֶךְ
King. Melek. A ruler with supreme authority. The LORD is King forever and ever. Every earthly king is answerable to the King of kings.
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יִשְׂרָאֵל
Israel
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יִשְׂרָאֵל
Israel. To struggle with God and prevail. The name given to Jacob. God's chosen people. Those who wrestle honestly with God.
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לָבַשׁ
clothed
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לָבַשׁ
properly, wrap around, i.e. (by implication) to put on agarment or clothe (oneself, or another), literally or figuratively
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שַׁעַר
the gate of
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שַׁעַר
Gate, entrance, city gate. Shaar. Enter His gates with thanksgiving. Come to God ready to engage not just observe.
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יְהוּדָה
Judah
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יְהוּדָה
Jehudah (or Judah), the name of five Israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory
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נָבָא
were prophesying
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נָבָא
to prophesy, i.e. speak (or sing) by inspiration (in prediction or simple discourse)
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פֶּתַח
the entrance of
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פֶּתַח
an opening (literally), i.e. door (gate) or entrance way
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כִּסֵּא
throne/ his
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כִּסֵּא
properly, covered, i.e. a throne (as canopied)
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שֹׁמְרוֹן
Samaria
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שֹׁמְרוֹן
Shomeron, a place in Palestine
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