2 Chronicles 18:13

13 But Micaiah said, 1"As the LORD lives, 2what 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 And all the prophets prophesied so and said, "Go up to Ramoth-gilead and triumph. The LORD will give it into the hand of the king."
12 And the messenger who went to summon Micaiah said to him, "Behold, the words of the prophets with one accord are favorable to the king. Let your word be like the word of one of them, and speak favorably."
13 But Micaiah said, "As the LORD lives, what my God says, that I will speak."
14 And when he had come to the king, the king said to him, "Micaiah, shall we go to Ramoth-gilead to battle, or shall I refrain?" And he answered, "Go up and triumph; they will be given into your hand."
15 But the king said to him, "How many times shall I make you swear that you speak to me nothing but the truth in the name of the LORD?"

Cross References 2

  • 1. 1 Kings 17:1
  • 2. Numbers 22:18; Numbers 24:13
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