Verse 22

2 Chronicles 18:22

World English Bible, British Edition

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22 “Now therefore, behold, the LORD has put a lying spirit in the mouth of these your prophets; and the LORD has spoken evil concerning you.”

Original Language Text

hebrew

וְ/עַתָּ֗ה הִנֵּ֨ה נָתַ֤ן יְהוָה֙ ר֣וּחַ שֶׁ֔קֶר בְּ/פִ֖י נְבִיאֶ֣י/ךָ אֵ֑לֶּה וַֽ/יהוָ֔ה דִּבֶּ֥ר עָלֶ֖י/ךָ רָעָֽה

English Translation

And now, behold, the Lord has put a spirit of falsehood in the mouths of your prophets, these; and the Lord has spoken evil concerning you.

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Chapter 18 Context

1 Now Jehoshaphat had riches and honour 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 enquire first for the LORD’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 the LORD besides, that we may enquire of him?” Focus ↗

7 The king of Israel said to Jehoshaphat, “There is yet one man by whom we may enquire of the LORD; bu... 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... Focus ↗

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

11 All the prophets prophesied so, saying, “Go up to Ramoth Gilead, and prosper; for the LORD will deli... 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 the LORD lives, I will say what my God (Elohim) says.” 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. The LORD 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 the LORD’s word: I saw the LORD sitting on his throne, and all the arm... Focus ↗

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

20 A spirit came out, stood before the LORD, and said, ‘I will entice him.’ “The LORD 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, the LORD has put a lying spirit in the mouth of these your prophets; and the...

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

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

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

Verse Information

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

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