2 Chronicles 18:7
The king of Israel said to Jehoshaphat, “There is yet one man by whom we may inquire of the LORD; but I hate him, for he never prophesies good concerning me, but always evil. He is Micaiah the son of Imla.” Jehoshaphat said, “Don’t let the king say so.”
World English Bible
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In Context
6But Jehoshaphat said, “Isn’t there here a prophet of the LORD besides, that we may inquire of him?”
8Then the king of Israel called an officer, and said, “Get Micaiah the son of Imla quickly.”
Cross References
1 Kings 18:17When Ahab saw Elijah, Ahab said to him, “Is that you, you troubler of Israel?”
1 Kings 20:42He said to him, “The LORD says, ‘Because you have let go out of your hand the man whom I had devoted to destruction, therefore your life will take the place of his life, and your people take the place of his people.’”
2 Kings 9:22When Joram saw Jehu, he said, “Is it peace, Jehu?” He answered, “What peace, so long as the prostitution of your mother Jezebel and her witchcraft abound?”
Psalms 34:21Evil shall kill the wicked. Those who hate the righteous shall be condemned.
Psalms 69:14Deliver me out of the mire, and don’t let me sink. Let me be delivered from those who hate me, and out of the deep waters.
Proverbs 25:12As an earring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, so is a wise reprover to an obedient ear.
Matthew Henry on 2 Chronicles 18:5-28
The Prophets Are Consulted. ( b. c. 897.) 4 And Jehoshaphat said unto the king of Israel, Enquire, I pray thee, at the word of the Lord to day. 5 Therefore the king of Israel gathered together of prophets four hundred men, and said unto them, Shall we go to Ramoth-gilead to battle, or shall I forbear? And they said, Go up; for God will deliver it into the king's hand. 6 But Jehoshaphat said, Is there not here a prophet of the Lord besides, that we might enquire of him? 7 And the king of Israel said unto… Read the whole commentary →