2 Chronicles 18:16

Translations

Modern

So Micaiah declared: “I saw all Israel scattered on the hills like sheep without a shepherd. And the LORD said, ‘These people have no master; let each one return home in peace.’”

Traditional

Then he said, I did see all Israel scattered upon the mountains, as sheep that have no shepherd: and the Lord said, These have no master; let them return therefore every man to his house in peace.

Literal

And he said, “I saw all Israel scattered on the mountains as sheep that without a shepherd unto them. And YHWH said, ‘No masters are unto these; let each man return to his house in peace.’”

Latin

At ille ait: Vidi universum Israël dispersum in montibus, sicut oves absque pastore: et dixit Dominus: Non habent isti dominos: revertatur unusquisque in domum suam in pace.

Original

Hebrew

English

So Micaiah declared: “I saw all Israel scattered on the hills like sheep without a shepherd. And the LORD said, ‘These people have no master; let each one return home in peace.’”

Notes

Theme notes and profiles

Ahab Jehoshaphat

Related verses

Matthew 9:36
When He saw the crowds, He was moved with compassion for them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd.
Ezekiel 34:5–6
They were scattered for lack of a shepherd, and when they were scattered they became food for all the wild beasts.
Ezekiel 34:8
‘As surely as I live, declares the Lord GOD, because My flock lacks a shepherd and has become prey and food for every wild beast, and because My shepherds did not search for My flock but fed themselves instead,
Numbers 27:17
…who will go out and come in before them, and who will lead them out and bring them in, so that the congregation of the LORD will not be like sheep without a shepherd.”
1 Kings 22:17
So Micaiah declared: “I saw all Israel scattered on the hills like sheep without a shepherd. And the LORD said, ‘These people have no master; let each one return home in peace.’”
Mark 6:34
When Jesus stepped ashore and saw a large crowd, He had compassion on them, because they were like sheep without a shepherd. And He began to teach them many things.
Zechariah 10:2
For idols speak deceit and diviners see illusions; they tell false dreams and offer empty comfort. Therefore the people wander like sheep, oppressed for lack of a shepherd.
2 Samuel 5:2
Even in times past, while Saul was king over us, you were the one who led Israel out and brought them back. And to you the LORD said, ‘You will shepherd My people Israel, and you will be ruler over them.’”
1 Kings 22:34–36
However, a certain man drew his bow without taking special aim, and he struck the king of Israel between the joints of his armor. So the king said to his charioteer, “Turn around and take me out of the battle, for I am badly wounded!”
2 Samuel 2:7
Now then, be strong and courageous, for though Saul your lord is dead, the house of Judah has anointed me as their king.”
Jeremiah 23:1–2
“Woe to the shepherds who destroy and scatter the sheep of My pasture!” declares the LORD.
2 Kings 10:3
…select the best and most worthy son of your master, set him on his father’s throne, and fight for your master’s house.”

Parallels

1 Kings 22:13–28

People

Israel: Patriarch, son of Isaac, father of twelve tribes

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 Vision of Micaiah of the Defeat of the Israelites; of the Lord on his Throne; and of a Lying Spirit War: Threatens Defeat In

2 Chronicles 18:16

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