2 Chronicles 18:25
2 Chronicles 18:25 in Multiple Translations
And the king of Israel declared, “Take Micaiah and return him to Amon the governor of the city and to Joash the king’s son,
Then the king of Israel said, Take ye Micaiah, and carry him back to Amon the governor of the city, and to Joash the king’s son;
And the king of Israel said, Take ye Micaiah, and carry him back unto Amon the governor of the city, and to Joash the king’s son;
And the king of Israel said, Take Micaiah and send him back to Amon, the ruler of the town, and to Joash, the king's son;
The king of Israel ordered, “Place Micaiah under arrest and take him back to Amon the governor of the city and to my son Joash.
And the King of Israel sayde, Take ye Michaiah, and cary him to Amon the gouernour of the citie, and to Ioash the Kings sonne,
And the king of Israel saith, 'Take ye Micaiah, and turn him back unto Amon head of the city, and unto Joash son of the king,
The king of Israel said, “Take Micaiah, and carry him back to Amon the governor of the city, and to Joash the king’s son;
Then the king of Israel said, Take ye Micaiah, and carry him back to Amon the governor of the city, and to Joash the king's son;
And the king of Israel commanded, saying: Take Micheas, and carry him to Amen the governor of the city, and to Joas the son of Amelech,
King Ahab commanded his soldiers, “Seize Micaiah and take him to Amon, the governor of this city, and to my son Joash.
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Context — Micaiah Prophesies against Ahab
25And the king of Israel declared, “Take Micaiah and return him to Amon the governor of the city and to Joash the king’s son,
26and tell them that this is what the king says: ‘Put this man in prison and feed him only bread and water until I return safely.’” 27But Micaiah replied, “If you ever return safely, the LORD has not spoken through me.” Then he added, “Take heed, all you people!”Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | 2 Chronicles 18:8 | So the king of Israel called one of his officials and said, “Bring Micaiah son of Imlah at once.” |
| 2 | 2 Chronicles 34:8 | Now in the eighteenth year of his reign, in order to cleanse the land and the temple, Josiah sent Shaphan son of Azaliah, Maaseiah the governor of the city, and Joah son of Joahaz, the recorder, to repair the house of the LORD his God. |
| 3 | Jeremiah 38:6–7 | So they took Jeremiah and dropped him into the cistern of Malchiah, the king’s son, which was in the courtyard of the guard. They lowered Jeremiah with ropes into the cistern, which had no water but only mud, and Jeremiah sank down into the mud. Now Ebed-melech the Cushite, a court official in the royal palace, heard that Jeremiah had been put into the cistern. While the king was sitting at the Gate of Benjamin, |
| 4 | Acts 24:25–27 | As Paul expounded on righteousness, self-control, and the coming judgment, Felix became frightened and said, “You may go for now. When I find the time, I will call for you.” At the same time, he was hoping that Paul would offer him a bribe. So he sent for Paul frequently and talked with him. After two years had passed, Felix was succeeded by Porcius Festus. And wishing to do the Jews a favor, Felix left Paul in prison. |
| 5 | Jeremiah 37:15–21 | The officials were angry with Jeremiah, and they beat him and placed him in jail in the house of Jonathan the scribe, for it had been made into a prison. So Jeremiah went into a cell in the dungeon and remained there a long time. Later, King Zedekiah sent for Jeremiah and received him in his palace, where he asked him privately, “Is there a word from the LORD?” “There is,” Jeremiah replied. “You will be delivered into the hand of the king of Babylon.” Then Jeremiah asked King Zedekiah, “How have I sinned against you or your servants or these people, that you have put me in prison? Where are your prophets who prophesied to you, claiming, ‘The king of Babylon will not come against you or this land’? But now please listen, O my lord the king. May my petition come before you. Do not send me back to the house of Jonathan the scribe, or I will die there.” So King Zedekiah gave orders for Jeremiah to be placed in the courtyard of the guard and given a loaf of bread daily from the street of the bakers, until all the bread in the city was gone. So Jeremiah remained in the courtyard of the guard. |
2 Chronicles 18:25 Summary
In 2 Chronicles 18:25, we see the king of Israel trying to silence Micaiah, a prophet who spoke the truth. This shows that people in power often don't want to hear the truth, especially if it's not what they want to hear, similar to what happened in 1 Kings 22:8. The king's reaction is a warning to us to be careful not to reject the truth, as seen in 2 Timothy 4:3-4. We can learn from Micaiah's courage and stand up for what is right, even if it's hard, and trust in God's sovereignty, as seen in Proverbs 21:1.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did the king of Israel want Micaiah taken away?
The king of Israel was displeased with Micaiah's prophecy and wanted him silenced, as seen in 2 Chronicles 18:25, similar to how the prophets were treated in 1 Kings 22:26-27 and Jeremiah 20:2.
Who were Amon and Joash, and what roles did they play?
Amon was the governor of the city, and Joash was the king's son, as mentioned in 2 Chronicles 18:25, and they were given the task of imprisoning Micaiah, similar to how officials were involved in the persecution of prophets in Acts 5:18 and 16:23-24.
What can we learn from the king's reaction to Micaiah's prophecy?
The king's reaction shows that he was more interested in hearing what he wanted to hear rather than the truth, which is a lesson for us today, as seen in 2 Timothy 4:3-4, where people turn away from the truth and turn to myths.
How does this verse relate to the concept of persecution for righteousness?
This verse shows how those who speak the truth, like Micaiah, can face persecution, as seen in Matthew 5:10-12, where Jesus teaches that those who are persecuted for righteousness are blessed.
Reflection Questions
- What would I do if I were in Micaiah's shoes, facing persecution for speaking the truth?
- How can I apply the lesson of the king's reaction to my own life, being careful not to turn away from the truth?
- What does this verse teach me about the importance of standing up for what is right, even in the face of opposition?
- How can I pray for courage and boldness to speak the truth, like Micaiah, in my own life and circumstances?
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