Chronicles II 18:5

5 And the king of Israel gathered the prophets, four hundred men, and said to them, Shall I go to Ramoth Galaad to battle, or shall I forbear? And they said, Go up, and God shall deliver into the hands of the king.

Chronicles II 18:5 Meaning and Commentary

2 Chronicles 18:5

(See Gill on 2 Chronicles 18:2).

Chronicles II 18:5 In-Context

3 And Achaab king of Israel said to Josaphat king of Juda, Wilt thou go with me to Ramoth of the country of Galaad? And he said to him, As I , so also thou, as thy people, also my people with thee for the war.

4 And Josaphat said to the king of Israel, Seek, I pray thee, the Lord to-day.

5 And the king of Israel gathered the prophets, four hundred men, and said to them, Shall I go to Ramoth Galaad to battle, or shall I forbear? And they said, Go up, and God shall deliver into the hands of the king.

6 And Josaphat said, Is there not here a prophet of the Lord besides, that we may enquire of him?

7 And the king of Israel said to Josaphat, There is yet one man by whom to enquire of the Lord; but I hate him, for he does not prophesy concerning me for good, for all his days for evil: this Michaias the son of Jembla. And Josaphat said, Let not the king say so.