Translations
Modern
When Micaiah arrived, the king asked him, “Micaiah, should we go to war against Ramoth-gilead, or should we refrain?” “Go up and triumph,” Micaiah replied, “for they will be delivered into your hand.”
Traditional
And when he was come to the king, the king said unto him, Micaiah, shall we go to Ramoth–gilead to battle, or shall I forbear? And he said, Go ye up, and prosper, and they shall be delivered into your hand.
Literal
And he came to the king, and the king said to him, “Micaiah, shall we go against Ramoth-gilead to the war, or shall I refrain?” And he said, “Go and prosper, and they shall be delivered into your hands.”
Latin
Venit ergo ad regem. Cui rex ait: Michæa, ire debemus in Ramoth Galaad ad bellandum, an quiescere? Cui ille respondit: Ascendite: cuncta enim prospera evenient, et tradentur hostes in manus vestras.
Original
Hebrew
English
When Micaiah arrived, the king asked him, “Micaiah, should we go to war against Ramoth-gilead, or should we refrain?” “Go up and triumph,” Micaiah replied, “for they will be delivered into your hand.”
Notes
Theme notes and profiles
Parallels
People
Micaiah: A prophet who foretold King Ahab's death
Places
Ramoth: City of refuge east of the Jordan
Glossary
Ahab (King) Chronicles, Books of First and Second Genealogy Jehoshaphat (Person) Kenaanah Micaiah Ramoth-Gilead
Topics
Micaiah: A Prophet Who Reproved King Ahab Preaching: Impenitence Under of Ahab War: Threatens Defeat In