Verse 5

2 Chronicles 18:5

King James Version

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5 Therefore the king of Israel gathered together of prophets four hundred men, and said unto them, Shall we go to Ramoth-gilead to battle, or shall I forbear? And they said, Go up; for God (Elohim) will deliver it into the king’s hand.

Original Language Text

hebrew

וַ/יִּקְבֹּ֨ץ מֶֽלֶךְ יִשְׂרָאֵ֥ל אֶֽת הַ/נְּבִאִים֮ אַרְבַּ֣ע מֵא֣וֹת אִישׁ֒ וַ/יֹּ֣אמֶר אֲלֵ/הֶ֗ם הֲ/נֵלֵ֞ךְ אֶל רָמֹ֥ת גִּלְעָ֛ד לַ/מִּלְחָמָ֖ה אִם אֶחְדָּ֑ל וַ/יֹּאמְר֣וּ עֲלֵ֔ה וְ/יִתֵּ֥ן הָ/אֱלֹהִ֖ים בְּ/יַ֥ד הַ/מֶּֽלֶךְ

English Translation

And the king of Israel gathered the prophets, four hundred men, and said to them, "Shall we go to Ramoth-Gilead for battle, or shall we refrain?" And they said, "Go up, and the Lord will deliver it into the hand of the king."

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Chapter 18 Context

1 Now Jehoshaphat had riches and honour in abundance, and joined affinity with Ahab. Focus ↗

2 And after certain years he went down to Ahab to Samaria. And Ahab killed sheep and oxen for him in a... Focus ↗

3 And Ahab king of Israel said unto Jehoshaphat king of Judah, Wilt thou go with me to Ramoth-gilead?... Focus ↗

4 And Jehoshaphat said unto the king of Israel, Enquire, I pray thee, at the word of the LORD to day. Focus ↗

5 Therefore the king of Israel gathered together of prophets four hundred men, and said unto them, Sha...

6 But Jehoshaphat said, Is there not here a prophet of the LORD besides, that we might enquire of him? Focus ↗

7 And the king of Israel said unto Jehoshaphat, There is yet one man, by whom we may enquire of the LO... Focus ↗

8 And the king of Israel called for one of his officers, and said, Fetch quickly Micaiah the son of Im... Focus ↗

9 And the king of Israel and Jehoshaphat king of Judah sat either of them on his throne, clothed in th... Focus ↗

10 And Zedekiah the son of Chenaanah had made him horns of iron, and said, Thus saith the LORD, With th... Focus ↗

11 And all the prophets prophesied so, saying, Go up to Ramoth-gilead, and prosper: for the LORD shall... Focus ↗

12 And the messenger that went to call Micaiah spake to him, saying, Behold, the words of the prophets... Focus ↗

13 And Micaiah said, As the LORD liveth, even what my God (Elohim) saith, that will I speak. Focus ↗

14 And when he was come to the king, the king said unto him, Micaiah, shall we go to Ramoth-gilead to b... Focus ↗

15 And the king said to him, How many times shall I adjure thee that thou say nothing but the truth to... Focus ↗

16 Then he said, I did see all Israel scattered upon the mountains, as sheep that have no shepherd: and... Focus ↗

17 And the king of Israel said to Jehoshaphat, Did I not tell thee that he would not prophesy good unto... Focus ↗

18 Again he said, Therefore hear the word of the LORD; I saw the LORD sitting upon his throne, and all... Focus ↗

19 And the LORD said, Who shall entice Ahab king of Israel, that he may go up and fall at Ramoth-gilead... Focus ↗

20 Then there came out a spirit, and stood before the LORD, and said, I will entice him. And the LORD s... Focus ↗

21 And he said, I will go out, and be a lying spirit in the mouth of all his prophets. And the LORD sai... Focus ↗

22 Now therefore, behold, the LORD hath put a lying spirit in the mouth of these thy prophets, and the... Focus ↗

23 Then Zedekiah the son of Chenaanah came near, and smote Micaiah upon the cheek, and said, Which way... Focus ↗

24 And Micaiah said, Behold, thou shalt see on that day when thou shalt go into an inner chamber to hid... Focus ↗

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

26 And say, Thus saith the king, Put this fellow in the prison, and feed him with bread of affliction a... Focus ↗

27 And Micaiah said, If thou certainly return in peace, then hath not the LORD spoken by me. And he sa... Focus ↗

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

29 And the king of Israel said unto Jehoshaphat, I will disguise myself, and will go to the battle; but... Focus ↗

30 Now the king of Syria had commanded the captains of the chariots that were with him, saying, Fight y... Focus ↗

31 And it came to pass, when the captains of the chariots saw Jehoshaphat, that they said, It is the ki... Focus ↗

32 For it came to pass, that, when the captains of the chariots perceived that it was not the king of I... Focus ↗

33 And a certain man drew a bow at a venture, and smote the king of Israel between the joints of the ha... Focus ↗

34 And the battle increased that day: howbeit the king of Israel stayed himself up in his chariot again... Focus ↗

Verse Information

Book: 2 Chronicles
Chapter: Chapter 18 (34 verses)
Version: King James Version

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