4. Mesha king of Moab raised sheep. He had to give 100,000 lambs and the wool of 100,000 male sheep to the king of Israel.
5. But when Ahab died, the king of Moab turned against the king of Israel.
6. So King Joram went out from Samaria and gathered all Israel.
7. He sent messengers to Jehoshaphat king of Judah. He said, “The king of Moab has turned against me. Will you go with me against Moab in battle?”Jehoshaphat said, “I will go with you. I am ready to join you. My soldiers and my horses are ready to join with your army.”
8. Jehoshaphat asked, “Which way should we go to attack?”Joram answered, “Through the Desert of Edom.”