2 Chronicles 18:13

13 But Micaiah said, "As the LORD lives, 1what my God says, that I will speak."

2 Chronicles 18:13 Meaning and Commentary

2 Chronicles 18:13

(See Gill on 2 Chronicles 18:2).

2 Chronicles 18:13 In-Context

11 All the prophets were prophesying thus, saying, "Go up to Ramoth-gilead and succeed, for the LORD will give it into the hand of the king."
12 Then the messenger who went to summon Micaiah spoke to him saying, "Behold, the words of the prophets are uniformly favorable to the king. So please let your word be like one of them and speak favorably."
13 But Micaiah said, "As the LORD lives, what my God says, that I will speak."
14 When he came to the king, the king said to him, "Micaiah, shall we go to Ramoth-gilead to battle, or shall I refrain?" He said, "Go up and succeed, for they will be given into your hand."
15 Then the king said to him, "How many times must I adjure you to speak to me nothing but the truth in the name of the LORD ?"

Cross References 1

  • 1. Num 22:18-20, 35
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