2 Chronicles 18:6 Meaning
But Jehoshaphat said, Is there not here a prophet of the LORD besides, that we might enquire of him?
Context Explained
4And Jehoshaphat said unto the king of Israel, Enquire, I pray thee, at the word of the LORD to day.
5Therefore the king of Israel gathered together of prophets four hundred men, and said unto them, Shall we go to Ramoth-gilead to battle, or shall I forbear? And they said, Go up; for God will deliver it into the king's hand.
6But Jehoshaphat said, Is there not here a prophet of the LORD besides, that we might enquire of him?
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.
Key Themes
Related Cross References
1 Kings 22:7
Jehoshaphat's desire for a true prophet is echoed in the earlier account.
Jeremiah 23:28
True prophets speak God's words, unlike false prophets.
1 John 4:1
Believers are encouraged to test the spirits to discern truth.
Source: 2 Chronicles 18:6