Chronicles II 18:7

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.

Chronicles II 18:7 Meaning and Commentary

2 Chronicles 18:7

(See Gill on 2 Chronicles 18:2).

Chronicles II 18:7 In-Context

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.

8 And the king called an eunuch, and said, quickly Michaias the son of Jembla.

9 And the king of Israel and Josaphat king of Juda were sitting each on his throne, and clothed in their robes, sitting in the open space at the entrance of the gate of Samaria: and all the prophets were prophesying before them.