I think that I can related to Jehoshaphat as he dealt with Ahab. The king of Judah was very strong in his convictions but he held them very close to himself, not imposing his faith upon others. As Ahab began to show how little faith he had in God Jehoshaphat should have know not to align himself with the king of Israel. But something kept him from changing his course. When Ahab didn’t invite any prophet who spoke for the true God of Israel Jehoshaphat should have taken notice. When Ahab explained how the LORD’s prophet net spoke good about him, Jehoshaphat should have questioned his own motives. Even when Ahab explained how he was setting up Jehoshaphat as a target the king of Judah should have seen the writing on the wall; God is not pleased with Ahab or those who support him. Even after Micaiah’s words came true concerning Ahab’s death in battle Jehoshaphat failed to see that his alliance with this godless ruler was rebellion toward God. That is what the prophet said to the king in 19:1-3. Which is the same truth that James explains in his letter (4:4): “You adulterous people, don't you know that friendship with the world is hatred toward God? Anyone who chooses to be a friend of the world becomes an enemy of God.”
Stuart
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