2 Chronicles 18:8 Meaning
And the king of Israel called for one of his officers, and said, Fetch quickly Micaiah the son of Imla.
Context Explained
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.
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.
Key Themes
Related Cross References
1 Kings 22:9
The call for Micaiah parallels the earlier narrative of the prophets.
Matthew 10:16
Believers are to be wise as serpents and innocent as doves in their dealings.
Acts 13:1
The early church sought guidance from prophets for decision-making.
Source: 2 Chronicles 18:8