2 Chronicles 18:26

Verse

and 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.’”

American Standard Version (1901)

and say, Thus saith the king, Put this fellow in the prison, and feed him with bread of affliction and with water of affliction, until I return in peace.

Bible in Basic English

And say, By the king's order this man is to be put in prison, and given prison food till I come back in peace.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And say: Thus saith the king: Put this fellow in prison, and give him bread and water in a small quantity till I return in peace.

Free Bible Version

Tell them these are the king's instructions: ‘Put this man in jail. Give him only bread and water until my safe return.’”

Geneva Bible 1599

And say, Thus saith the King, Put this man in the prison house, and feede him with bread of affliction and with water of affliction vntil I returne in peace.

King James (Authorized) Version

And say, Thus saith the king, Put this fellow in the prison, and feed him with bread of affliction and with water of affliction, until I return in peace.

Translation for Translators

Tell them that I have commanded that they should put this man in prison and give him only bread and water. Do not give him anything else to eat until I return safely from the battle!”

Unlocked Literal Bible

You people will say to him, 'The king says: Put this man in prison and feed him with only a little bread and only a little water, until I return safely.'”

Noah Webster Bible

And say, Thus saith the king, Put this man in the prison, and feed him with bread of affliction and with water of affliction, until I return in peace.

World English Bible

and say, ‘The king says, “Put this fellow in the prison, and feed him with bread of affliction and with water of affliction, until I return in peace.”’”

Young's Literal Translation

and ye have said, Thus said the king, Put ye this [one] in the house of restraint, and cause him to eat bread of oppression, and water of oppression, till my return in peace.'

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.’”

Summary

In this verse, a false prophet named Zedekiah strikes the true prophet Micaiah on the cheek after Micaiah prophesies against King Ahab's plans for battle. This act symbolizes the rejection and persecution that often accompanies the proclamation of God's truth. Micaiah's boldness in speaking the word of the Lord despite opposition serves as a reminder of the courage and faithfulness required of God's messengers. It also highlights the contrast between those who speak the truth of God and those who promote deception for personal gain. Ultimately, this verse underscores the importance of standing firm in God's truth even in the face of adversity.

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