דברי הימים ב, פרק י״ח, פסוק ד׳

Preparing for battle requires clear guidance before taking action. Because initiating a war carries great risk, Jehoshaphat asks to hear the word of God from a prophet [ביאור שטיינזלץ]. His request specifically focuses on seeking God's direction to ensure they do not rely on the prophets of Baal, whom the King of Israel usually trusts [רש״י]. He makes a personal plea to the King of Israel, stressing that even if the king is not accustomed to seeking God in his daily routine, the current situation demands that he do so right now [מצודת דוד].