2 Chronicles 18:17

17 So the king of Israel said to Jehoshaphat, "Didn't I tell you he never prophesies good about me, but only disaster?"

2 Chronicles 18:17 Meaning and Commentary

2 Chronicles 18:17

(See Gill on 2 Chronicles 18:2).

2 Chronicles 18:17 In-Context

15 But the king said to him, "How many times must I make you swear not to tell me anything but the truth in the name of the Lord?"
16 So Micaiah said: I saw all Israel scattered on the hills like sheep without a shepherd. And the Lord said, 'They have no master; let each return home in peace.'
17 So the king of Israel said to Jehoshaphat, "Didn't I tell you he never prophesies good about me, but only disaster?"
18 Then Micaiah said, "Therefore, hear the word of the Lord. I saw the Lord sitting on His throne, and the whole heavenly host was standing at His right hand and at His left hand.
19 And the Lord said, 'Who will entice Ahab king of Israel to march up and fall at Ramoth-gilead?' So one was saying this and another was saying that.
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