Verse 8

1 Kings 22:8

World English Bible, British Edition

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8 The king of Israel said to Jehoshaphat, “There is yet one man by whom we may enquire of the LORD, Micaiah the son of Imlah; but I hate him, for he does not prophesy good concerning me, but evil.” Jehoshaphat said, “Don’t let the king say so.”

Original Language Text

hebrew

וַ/יֹּ֣אמֶר מֶֽלֶךְ יִשְׂרָאֵ֣ל אֶֽל יְהוֹשָׁפָ֡ט ע֣וֹד אִישׁ אֶחָ֡ד לִ/דְרֹשׁ֩ אֶת יְהוָ֨ה מֵ/אֹת֜/וֹ וַ/אֲנִ֣י שְׂנֵאתִ֗י/ו כִּ֠י לֹֽא יִתְנַבֵּ֨א עָלַ֥/י טוֹב֙ כִּ֣י אִם רָ֔ע מִיכָ֖יְהוּ בֶּן יִמְלָ֑ה וַ/יֹּ֨אמֶר֙ יְה֣וֹשָׁפָ֔ט אַל יֹאמַ֥ר הַ/מֶּ֖לֶךְ כֵּֽן

English Translation

And the king of Israel said to Jehoshaphat, "There is still one man to inquire of the LORD, but I hate him, for he does not prophesy good concerning me, but only evil; Micaiah the son of Imlah." And Jehoshaphat said, "Let not the king say so."

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Chapter 22 Context

1 They continued three years without war between Syria and Israel. Focus ↗

2 In the third year, Jehoshaphat the king of Judah came down to the king of Israel. Focus ↗

3 The king of Israel said to his servants, “You know that Ramoth Gilead is ours, and we do nothing, an... Focus ↗

4 He said to Jehoshaphat, “Will you go with me to battle to Ramoth Gilead?” Jehoshaphat said to the ki... Focus ↗

5 Jehoshaphat said to the king of Israel, “Please enquire first for the LORD’s word.” Focus ↗

6 Then the king of Israel gathered the prophets together, about four hundred men, and said to them, “S... Focus ↗

7 But Jehoshaphat said, “Isn’t there here a prophet of the LORD, that we may enquire of him?” Focus ↗

8 The king of Israel said to Jehoshaphat, “There is yet one man by whom we may enquire of the LORD, Mi...

9 Then the king of Israel called an officer, and said, “Quickly get Micaiah the son of Imlah.” Focus ↗

10 Now the king of Israel and Jehoshaphat the king of Judah were sitting each on his throne, arrayed in... Focus ↗

11 Zedekiah the son of Chenaanah made himself horns of iron, and said, “The LORD says, ‘With these you... Focus ↗

12 All the prophets prophesied so, saying, “Go up to Ramoth Gilead and prosper; for the LORD will deliv... Focus ↗

13 The messenger who went to call Micaiah spoke to him, saying, “See now, the prophets declare good to... Focus ↗

14 Micaiah said, “As the LORD lives, what the LORD says to me, that I will speak.” Focus ↗

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

16 The king said to him, “How many times do I have to adjure you that you speak to me nothing but the t... Focus ↗

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

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

19 Micaiah said, “Therefore hear the LORD’s word. I saw the LORD sitting on his throne, and all the arm... Focus ↗

20 The LORD said, ‘Who will entice Ahab, that he may go up and fall at Ramoth Gilead?’ One said one thi... Focus ↗

21 A spirit came out and stood before the LORD, and said, ‘I will entice him.’ Focus ↗

22 The LORD said to him, ‘How?’ He said, ‘I will go out and will be a lying spirit in the mouth of all... Focus ↗

23 Now therefore, behold, the LORD has put a lying spirit in the mouth of all these your prophets; and... Focus ↗

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

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

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

27 Say, ‘The king says, “Put this fellow in the prison, and feed him with bread of affliction and with... Focus ↗

28 Micaiah said, “If you return at all in peace, the LORD has not spoken by me.” He said, “Listen, all... Focus ↗

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

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

31 Now the king of Syria had commanded the thirty-two captains of his chariots, saying, “Don’t fight wi... Focus ↗

32 When the captains of the chariots saw Jehoshaphat, they said, “Surely that is the king of Israel!” a... Focus ↗

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

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

35 The battle increased that day. The king was propped up in his chariot facing the Syrians, and died a... Focus ↗

36 A cry went throughout the army about the going down of the sun, saying, “Every man to his city, and... Focus ↗

37 So the king died, and was brought to Samaria; and they buried the king in Samaria. Focus ↗

38 They washed the chariot by the pool of Samaria; and the dogs licked up his blood where the prostitut... Focus ↗

39 Now the rest of the acts of Ahab, and all that he did, and the ivory house which he built, and all t... Focus ↗

40 So Ahab slept with his fathers; and Ahaziah his son reigned in his place. Focus ↗

41 Jehoshaphat the son of Asa began to reign over Judah in the fourth year of Ahab king of Israel. Focus ↗

42 Jehoshaphat was thirty-five years old when he began to reign; and he reigned twenty-five years in Je... Focus ↗

43 He walked in all the way of Asa his father. He didn’t turn away from it, doing that which was right... Focus ↗

44 Jehoshaphat made peace with the king of Israel. Focus ↗

45 Now the rest of the acts of Jehoshaphat, and his might that he showed, and how he fought, aren’t the... Focus ↗

46 The remnant of the sodomites, that remained in the days of his father Asa, he put away out of the la... Focus ↗

47 There was no king in Edom. A deputy ruled. Focus ↗

48 Jehoshaphat made ships of Tarshish to go to Ophir for gold, but they didn’t go, for the ships wrecke... Focus ↗

49 Then Ahaziah the son of Ahab said to Jehoshaphat, “Let my servants go with your servants in the ship... Focus ↗

50 Jehoshaphat slept with his fathers, and was buried with his fathers in his father David’s city. Jeho... Focus ↗

51 Ahaziah the son of Ahab began to reign over Israel in Samaria in the seventeenth year of Jehoshaphat... Focus ↗

52 He did that which was evil in the LORD’s sight, and walked in the way of his father, and in the way... Focus ↗

53 He served Baal and worshipped him, and provoked the LORD, the God (Elohim) of Israel, to anger in al... Focus ↗

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Book: 1 Kings
Chapter: Chapter 22 (53 verses)
Version: World English Bible, British Edition

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