Verse 9

2 Chronicles 18:9

World English Bible

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9 Now the king of Israel and Jehoshaphat the king of Judah each sat on his throne, arrayed in their robes, and they were sitting in an open place at the entrance of the gate of Samaria; and all the prophets were prophesying before them.

Original Language Text

hebrew

וּ/מֶ֣לֶךְ יִשְׂרָאֵ֡ל וִֽ/יהוֹשָׁפָ֣ט מֶֽלֶךְ יְהוּדָ֡ה יוֹשְׁבִים֩ אִ֨ישׁ עַל כִּסְא֜/וֹ מְלֻבָּשִׁ֤ים בְּגָדִים֙ וְ/יֹשְׁבִ֣ים בְּ/גֹ֔רֶן פֶּ֖תַח שַׁ֣עַר שֹׁמְר֑וֹן וְ/כָל הַ֨/נְּבִיאִ֔ים מִֽתְנַבְּאִ֖ים לִ/פְנֵי/הֶֽם

English Translation

And the king of Israel and Jehoshaphat the king of Judah were sitting, each on his throne, clothed in robes, and they were sitting at the threshing floor at the entrance of the gate of Samaria, and all the prophets were prophesying before them.

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Chapter 18 Context

1 Now Jehoshaphat had riches and honor in abundance; and he allied himself with Ahab. Focus ↗

2 After some years, he went down to Ahab to Samaria. Ahab killed sheep and cattle for him in abundance... Focus ↗

3 Ahab king of Israel said to Jehoshaphat king of Judah, “Will you go with me to Ramoth Gilead?” He an... Focus ↗

4 Jehoshaphat said to the king of Israel, “Please inquire first for Yahweh’s word.” Focus ↗

5 Then the king of Israel gathered the prophets together, four hundred men, and said to them, “Shall w... Focus ↗

6 But Jehoshaphat said, “Isn’t there here a prophet of Yahweh besides, that we may inquire of him?” Focus ↗

7 The king of Israel said to Jehoshaphat, “There is yet one man by whom we may inquire of Yahweh; but... Focus ↗

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

9 Now the king of Israel and Jehoshaphat the king of Judah each sat on his throne, arrayed in their ro...

10 Zedekiah the son of Chenaanah made himself horns of iron and said, “Yahweh says, ‘With these you sha... Focus ↗

11 All the prophets prophesied so, saying, “Go up to Ramoth Gilead, and prosper; for Yahweh will delive... Focus ↗

12 The messenger who went to call Micaiah spoke to him, saying, “Behold, the words of the prophets decl... Focus ↗

13 Micaiah said, “As Yahweh lives, what my God (Elohim) says, that will I speak.” Focus ↗

14 When he had come to the king, the king said to him, “Micaiah, shall we go to Ramoth Gilead to battle... Focus ↗

15 The king said to him, “How many times shall I adjure you that you speak to me nothing but the truth... Focus ↗

16 He said, “I saw all Israel scattered on the mountains, as sheep that have no shepherd. Yahweh said,... Focus ↗

17 The king of Israel said to Jehoshaphat, “Didn’t I tell you that he would not prophesy good concernin... Focus ↗

18 Micaiah said, “Therefore hear Yahweh’s word: I saw Yahweh sitting on his throne, and all the army of... Focus ↗

19 Yahweh said, ‘Who will entice Ahab king of Israel, that he may go up and fall at Ramoth Gilead?’ One... Focus ↗

20 A spirit came out, stood before Yahweh, and said, ‘I will entice him.’ “Yahweh said to him, ‘How?’ Focus ↗

21 “He said, ‘I will go, and will be a lying spirit in the mouth of all his prophets.’ “He said, ‘You w... Focus ↗

22 “Now therefore, behold, Yahweh has put a lying spirit in the mouth of these your prophets; and Yahwe... Focus ↗

23 Then Zedekiah the son of Chenaanah came near, and struck Micaiah on the cheek, and said, “Which way... Focus ↗

24 Micaiah said, “Behold, you shall see on that day, when you go into an inner room to hide yourself.” Focus ↗

25 The king of Israel said, “Take Micaiah, and carry him back to Amon the governor of the city, and to... Focus ↗

26 and say, ‘Thus says the king, “Put this fellow in the prison, and feed him with bread of affliction... Focus ↗

27 Micaiah said, “If you return at all in peace, Yahweh has not spoken by me.” He said, “Listen, you pe... Focus ↗

28 So the king of Israel and Jehoshaphat the king of Judah went up to Ramoth Gilead. Focus ↗

29 The king of Israel said to Jehoshaphat, “I will disguise myself, and go into the battle; but you put... Focus ↗

30 Now the king of Syria had commanded the captains of his chariots, saying, “Don’t fight with small no... Focus ↗

31 When the captains of the chariots saw Jehoshaphat, they said, “It is the king of Israel!” Therefore... Focus ↗

32 When the captains of the chariots saw that it was not the king of Israel, they turned back from purs... Focus ↗

33 A certain man drew his bow at random, and struck the king of Israel between the joints of the armor.... Focus ↗

34 The battle increased that day. However the king of Israel propped himself up in his chariot against... Focus ↗

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Book: 2 Chronicles
Chapter: Chapter 18 (34 verses)
Version: World English Bible

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