2 Chronicles 18:5

5 Therefore the king of Israel gathered together of prophets four hundred men, and said unto them, Shall we go to Ramothgilead to battle, or shall I forbear ? And they said , Go up ; for God will deliver it into the king's hand.

2 Chronicles 18:5 Meaning and Commentary

2 Chronicles 18:5

(See Gill on 2 Chronicles 18:2).

2 Chronicles 18:5 In-Context

3 And Ahab king of Israel said unto Jehoshaphat king of Judah, Wilt thou go with me to Ramothgilead ? And he answered him, I am as thou art, and my people as thy people; and we will be with thee in the war.
4 And Jehoshaphat said unto the king of Israel, Enquire , I pray thee, at the word of the LORD to day.
5 Therefore the king of Israel gathered together of prophets four hundred men, and said unto them, Shall we go to Ramothgilead to battle, or shall I forbear ? And they said , Go up ; for God will deliver it into the king's hand.
6 But Jehoshaphat said , Is there not here a prophet of the LORD besides, that we might enquire of him?
7 And 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.
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