2 Chronicles 18:15

15 But Ahab said to Micaiah, "How many times do I have to tell you to speak only the truth to me in the name of the Lord?"

2 Chronicles 18:15 Meaning and Commentary

2 Chronicles 18:15

(See Gill on 2 Chronicles 18:2).

2 Chronicles 18:15 In-Context

13 But Micaiah answered, "As surely as the Lord lives, I can tell him only what my God says."
14 When Micaiah came to Ahab, the king asked him, "Micaiah, should we attack Ramoth in Gilead or not?" Micaiah answered, "Attack and win! They will be handed over to you."
15 But Ahab said to Micaiah, "How many times do I have to tell you to speak only the truth to me in the name of the Lord?"
16 So Micaiah answered, "I saw the army of Israel scattered over the hills like sheep without a shepherd. The Lord said, 'They have no leaders. They should go home and not fight.'"
17 Then Ahab king of Israel said to Jehoshaphat, "I told you! He never prophesies anything good about me, but only bad."
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