2 Chronicles 18:17 Meaning
And the king of Israel said to Jehoshaphat, Did I not tell thee that he would not prophesy good unto me, but evil?
Context Explained
15And the king said to him, How many times shall I adjure thee that thou say nothing but the truth to me in the name of the LORD?
16Then 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.
17And the king of Israel said to Jehoshaphat, Did I not tell thee that he would not prophesy good unto me, but evil?
18Again he said, Therefore hear the word of the LORD; I saw the LORD sitting upon his throne, and all the host of heaven standing on his right hand and on his left.
19And the LORD said, Who shall entice Ahab king of Israel, that he may go up and fall at Ramoth-gilead? And one spake saying after this manner, and another saying after that manner.
Key Themes
Related Cross References
1 Kings 22:18
Ahab's recognition of Micaiah's prophecies is consistent with the earlier account.
John 15:18
Jesus warns that the world will hate those who speak the truth.
2 Timothy 4:3
People will turn away from sound doctrine to follow their own desires.
Source: 2 Chronicles 18:17