2 Chronicles 18:9 · KJV
"And the king of Israel and Jehoshaphat king of Judah sat either of them on his throne, clothed in their robes, and they sat in a void place at the entering in of the gate of Samaria; and all the prophets prophesied before them."
King James Version
What does 2 Chronicles 18:9 mean? →Passage Context
7And the king of Israel said unto Jehoshaphat, There is yet one man, by whom we may enquire of the LORD: but I hate him; for he never prophesied good unto me, but always evil: the same is Micaiah the son of Imla. And Jehoshaphat said, Let not the king say so.
8And the king of Israel called for one of his officers, and said, Fetch quickly Micaiah the son of Imla.
9And the king of Israel and Jehoshaphat king of Judah sat either of them on his throne, clothed in their robes, and they sat in a void place at the entering in of the gate of Samaria; and all the prophets prophesied before them.
10And Zedekiah the son of Chenaanah had made him horns of iron, and said, Thus saith the LORD, With these thou shalt push Syria until they be consumed.
11And all the prophets prophesied so, saying, Go up to Ramoth-gilead, and prosper: for the LORD shall deliver it into the hand of the king.
Reflection Questions
1
How do you view the role of community in decision-making?
2
What does it mean for you to stand firm in your beliefs in a group setting?
3
When have you felt the influence of others in your choices?
Life Application
community
Engage with your community in discussions about faith and decision-making, valuing diverse perspectives.
faith
Be prepared to stand firm in your faith, even when surrounded by contrary opinions.
Places in This Verse
Samaria(Sebastia, West Bank today)
The capital of the northern kingdom of Israel, a central location for political and religious gatherings during the divided monarchy.
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