2 Chronicles 18:13

13 But Micaiah said, “As surely as the LORD lives, I can tell him only what my God says.”

2 Chronicles 18:13 in Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)
13 And Micaiah said, As the LORD liveth, even what my God saith, that will I speak.
English Standard Version (ESV)
13 But Micaiah said, "As the LORD lives, what my God says, that I will speak."
New Living Translation (NLT)
13 But Micaiah replied, “As surely as the LORD lives, I will say only what my God says.”
The Message Bible (MSG)
13 But Micaiah said, "As sure as God lives, what God says, I'll say."
American Standard Version (ASV)
13 And Micaiah said, As Jehovah liveth, what my God saith, that will I speak.
GOD'S WORD Translation (GW)
13 Micaiah answered, "I solemnly swear, as the LORD lives, I will tell him whatever my God says to me."
Holman Christian Standard Bible (CSB)
13 But Micaiah said, "As the Lord lives, I will say whatever my God says."
New International Reader's Version (NIRV)
13 But Micaiah said, "You can be sure that the LORD lives. And you can be just as sure that I can only tell the king what my God says."

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 other prophets were prophesying the same thing. “Attack Ramoth Gilead and be victorious,” they said, “for the LORD will give it into the king’s hand.”
12 The messenger who had gone to summon Micaiah said to him, “Look, the other prophets without exception are predicting success for the king. Let your word agree with theirs, and speak favorably.”
13 But Micaiah said, “As surely as the LORD lives, I can tell him only what my God says.”
14 When he arrived, the king asked him, “Micaiah, shall we go to war against Ramoth Gilead, or shall I not?” “Attack and be victorious,” he answered, “for they will be given into your hand.”
15 The king said to him, “How many times must I make you swear to tell me nothing but the truth in the name of the LORD?”

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