The kings of the time were Jehoshaphat (Judah) and Ahab (Israel). This seemed to be a time of tranquility between the two since they had formed pacts which included intermarrying between the two nations. Perhaps it was to thwart the greater threat which was the Assyrian empire. This was around 865 BC. Jehoshaphat's son and Ahab's daughter were married to forge that bond. Years after the bond was formed, Ahab was seeking support from Jehoshaphat to attack and reclaim Gilead which belonged to the Hebrews. Jehoshaphat was supportive but he needed to consult the Lord and the way he put it, "we should ask".
The stage is set for the realization that the Lord is not a part of the Israel nation but of Judah's. I like the way that Jehoshaphat didn't leap into action simply because he had the alliance or it"seemed" right but because he had to "ask" the Lord. Lesson learned...
Finally back on track sleep-wise. Now to the gym! Am planning to go to Denver in late September and will skip my trip to FL for my birthday for the first time in nearly a decade. Maybe look to extend the December trip by a few days to make up for it.
Praise for today: My feet stand on level ground; in the great assembly I will praise the Lord. Psalm 26: 12
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