1 Kings 22:8

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Modern

The king of Israel answered, “There is still one man through whom we can inquire of 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.

Traditional

And the king of Israel said unto Jehoshaphat, There is yet one man, Micaiah the son of Imlah, by whom we may enquire of the Lord: but I hate him; for he doth not prophesy good concerning me, but evil. And Jehoshaphat said, Let not the king say so.

Literal

And the king of Israel said to Jehoshaphat, “There is still one man to seek YHWH by him. I hate him, because he does not prophesy concerning me good, but rather evil: Micaiah son of Imlah.” And Jehoshaphat said, “Let not the king say such things.”

Latin

Et ait rex Israël ad Josaphat: Remansit vir unus per quem possumus interrogare Dominum: sed ego odi eum, quia non prophetat mihi bonum, sed malum: Michæas filius Jemla. Cui Josaphat ait: Ne loquaris ita, rex.

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English

The king of Israel answered, “There is still one man through whom we can inquire of 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.

Notes

1 Kings 22:5–9

Following ancient Near Eastern tradition, Jehoshaphat asked the two kings to seek God's will before battle. This tradition appears in Aramean, Moabite, and Assyrian writings, as well as in the Old Testament (1 Samuel 23:2–4; 2 Samuel 5:19–25). Despite Ahab's doubts, Jehoshaphat insisted on calling Micaiah, a true prophet of God.

Theme notes and profiles

Ahab Jehoshaphat False Prophets Preaching to a Tough Crowd

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Parallels

2 Chronicles 18:1–11

People

Imlah: Father of the prophet Micaiah Israel: Patriarch, son of Isaac, father of twelve tribes Jehoshaphat: Son of Asa, king of Judah Micaiah: A prophet who foretold King Ahab's death

Glossary

Ahab (King) Ben-Hadad Gilead (Place) Holy War Holy War Imlah Jehoram Jehoshaphat (Person) Kings, Books of First and Second Micaiah Ordain, Ordination Ramoth-Gilead Sons of the Prophets

Topics

Armies: March in Ranks: Seeking Counsel from God Before Battle Hatred: Ahab Micaiah: A Prophet Who Reproved King Ahab Prophets: False: 400 in Samaria Prophets: Micaiah the Son of Imlah Reproof: Despised by Ahab Syria: The Israelites: Under Ahab Sought to Recover Ramoth-Gilead From The Armies of Israel: Often Led by the King in Person Wicked (People): Hate Reproof

1 Kings 22:8

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