48 Jehoshaphat made merchant ships to go to Ophir for gold; but they never sailed, for the ships were wrecked at Ezion Geber.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on 1 Kings 22:48

Commentary on 1 Kings 22:41-50

(Read 1 Kings 22:41-50)

Jehoshaphat's reign appears to have been one of the best, both as to piety and prosperity. He pleased God, and God blessed him.