²¹ But he shall stand before Eleazar the priest, who shall inquire for him by the decision of the Urim before the Lord; at his word they shall go out, and at his word they shall come in, both he and all the Israelites with him, the whole congregation.”^(A)

¹⁴ So the leaders^[a] partook of their provisions and did not ask direction from the Lord.^(A)

⁷ But Jehoshaphat said, “Is there no other prophet of the Lord here of whom we may inquire?”^(A)

Alliance with Egypt Is Futile

² “Please inquire of the Lord on our behalf, for King Nebuchadrezzar of Babylon is making war against us; perhaps the Lord will perform a wonderful deed for us, as he has often done, and Nebuchadrezzar^[a] will withdraw.”^(A)