2 Chronicles 18:8

Verse

So the king of Israel called one of his officials and said, “Bring Micaiah son of Imlah at once.”

American Standard Version (1901)

Then the king of Israel called an officer, and said, Fetch quickly Micaiah the son of Imla.

Then the king of Israel sent for one of his unsexed servants and said, Go quickly and come back with Micaiah, the son of Imla.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And the king of Israel called one of the eunuchs, and said to him: Call quickly Micheas the son of Jemla.

Free Bible Version

The king of Israel called over one of his officials and told him, “Bring me Micaiah, son of Imlah, right away.”

Geneva Bible 1599

And the King of Israel called an eunuche, and said, Call quickly Michaiah the sonne of Imla.

King James (Authorized) Version

And the king of Israel called for one of his officers, and said, Fetch quickly Micaiah the son of Imla.

Translation for Translators

So the king of Israel told one of his officials to summon Micaiah immediately.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Then the king of Israel called an officer and said, “Quickly bring Micaiah son of Imlah.”

Noah Webster Bible

And the king of Israel called for one of his officers, and said, Bring quickly Micaiah the son of Imla.

World English Bible

Then the king of Israel called an officer, and said, “Get Micaiah the son of Imla quickly.”

Young's Literal Translation

And the king of Israel calleth unto a certain officer, and saith, 'Hasten Micaiah son of Imlah.'

Context

Jehoshaphat Allies with Ahab

⁷The king of Israel answered, “There is still one man who can ask the LORD, but I hate him because he never prophesies anything good for me, but only bad. He is Micaiah son of Imlah.” “The king should not say that!” Jehoshaphat replied.⁸So the king of Israel called one of his officials and said, “Bring Micaiah son of Imlah at once.”

Sermons

The Lord Stirred Up the Spirit of Cyrus.

F.B. Meyer

Summary

In this verse, King Ahab of Israel seeks the advice of his prophets before going to war against Ramoth Gilead. Despite having 400 prophets who assure him of victory, Jehoshaphat, the king of Judah, suggests inquiring from a prophet of the Lord. This highlights the contrast between false prophets who tell people what they want to hear and a true prophet who speaks the word of God. It serves as a reminder to seek wisdom and guidance from God's truth rather than relying on deceptive or self-serving messages.

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