Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version The king of Israel said to Jehoshaphat, “Didn’t I tell you that he never prophesies anything good about me, but only bad?” New Living Translation “Didn’t I tell you?” the king of Israel exclaimed to Jehoshaphat. “He never prophesies anything but trouble for me.” English Standard Version And the king of Israel said to Jehoshaphat, “Did I not tell you that he would not prophesy good concerning me, but evil?” Berean Standard Bible Then the king of Israel said to Jehoshaphat, “Did I not tell you that he never prophesies good for me, but only bad?” King James Bible And the king of Israel said unto Jehoshaphat, Did I not tell thee that he would prophesy no good concerning me, but evil? New King James Version And the king of Israel said to Jehoshaphat, “Did I not tell you he would not prophesy good concerning me, but evil?” New American Standard Bible Then the king of Israel said to Jehoshaphat, “Did I not tell you that he would not prophesy anything good regarding me, but only bad?” NASB 1995 Then the king of Israel said to Jehoshaphat, “Did I not tell you that he would not prophesy good concerning me, but evil?” NASB 1977 Then the king of Israel said to Jehoshaphat, “Did I not tell you that he would not prophesy good concerning me, but evil?” Legacy Standard Bible Then the king of Israel said to Jehoshaphat, “Did I not say to you that he would not prophesy good concerning me, but evil?” Amplified Bible Then the king of Israel said to Jehoshaphat, “Did I not tell you that he would not prophesy good concerning me, but evil?” Christian Standard Bible So the king of Israel said to Jehoshaphat, “Didn’t I tell you he never prophesies good about me, but only disaster? ” Holman Christian Standard Bible So the king of Israel said to Jehoshaphat, “Didn’t I tell you he never prophesies good about me, but only disaster?” American Standard Version And the king of Israel said to Jehoshaphat, Did I not tell thee that he would not prophesy good concerning me, but evil? Contemporary English Version Ahab turned to Jehoshaphat and said, "I told you he would bring bad news!" English Revised Version And the king of Israel said to Jehoshaphat, Did I not tell thee that he would not prophesy good concerning me, but evil? GOD'S WORD® Translation The king of Israel said to Jehoshaphat, "Didn't I tell you he wouldn't prophesy anything good about me, only evil?" Good News Translation Ahab said to Jehoshaphat, "Didn't I tell you that he never prophesies anything good for me? It's always something bad!" International Standard Version Then the king of Israel told Jehoshaphat, "Didn't I tell you that he wouldn't prophesy anything good about me, but only evil?" Majority Standard Bible Then the king of Israel said to Jehoshaphat, ?Did I not tell you that he never prophesies good for me, but only bad?? NET Bible The king of Israel said to Jehoshaphat, "Didn't I tell you he does not prophesy prosperity for me, but disaster?" New Heart English Bible The king of Israel said to Jehoshaphat, "Did I not tell you that he would not prophesy good concerning me, but evil?" Webster's Bible Translation And the king of Israel said to Jehoshaphat, Did I not tell thee that he would prophesy no good concerning me, but evil? World English Bible The king of Israel said to Jehoshaphat, “Didn’t I tell you that he would not prophesy good concerning me, but evil?” Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd the king of Israel says to Jehoshaphat, “Have I not said to you, He does not prophesy of me good, but evil?” Young's Literal Translation And the king of Israel saith unto Jehoshaphat, 'Have I not said unto thee, He doth not prophesy of me good, but evil?' Smith's Literal Translation And the king of Israel will say to Jehoshaphat, Did I not say to thee he will not prophesy good concerning me, but evil? Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims Bible(Then the king of Israel said to Josaphat: Did I not tell thee, that he prophesieth no good to me, but always evil ?) Catholic Public Domain Version Therefore, the king of Israel said to Jehoshaphat: “Did I not tell you that he prophesies nothing good to me, but always evil?” New American Bible The king of Israel said to Jehoshaphat, “Did I not tell you, he does not prophesy good about me, but only evil?” New Revised Standard Version The king of Israel said to Jehoshaphat, “Did I not tell you that he would not prophesy anything favorable about me, but only disaster?” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd the king of Israel said to Jehoshaphat, Did I not tell you that he would not prophesy good concerning me, but evil? Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And the King of Israel said to Yushaphat: did I not say to you that he does not prophesy about me good, but only evil?” OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And the king of Israel said to Jehoshaphat: 'Did I not tell thee that he would not prophesy good concerning me, but evil?' Brenton Septuagint Translation And the king of Israel said to Josaphat king of Juda, Did I not say to thee that this man does not prophesy good to me, for he speaks nothing but evil? Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Micaiah Prophesies Against Ahab…17So Micaiah declared: “I saw all Israel scattered on the hills like sheep without a shepherd. And the LORD said, ‘These people have no master; let each one return home in peace.’ ” 18Then the king of Israel said to Jehoshaphat, “Did I not tell you that he never prophesies good for me, but only bad?” 19Micaiah continued, “Therefore hear the word of the LORD: I saw the LORD sitting on His throne, and all the host of heaven standing by Him on His right and on His left.… Cross References 2 Chronicles 18:17 Then the king of Israel said to Jehoshaphat, “Did I not tell you that he never prophesies good for me, but only bad?” Jeremiah 38:4 Then the officials said to the king, “This man ought to die, for he is discouraging the warriors who remain in this city, as well as all the people, by speaking such words to them; this man is not seeking the well-being of these people, but their ruin.” Jeremiah 26:11 Then the priests and prophets said to the officials and all the people, “This man is worthy of death, for he has prophesied against this city, as you have heard with your own ears!” Jeremiah 29:27 So now, why have you not rebuked Jeremiah of Anathoth, who poses as a prophet among you? Amos 7:10-13 Then Amaziah the priest of Bethel sent word to Jeroboam king of Israel, saying, “Amos has conspired against you in the midst of the house of Israel. The land cannot bear all his words, / for this is what Amos has said: ‘Jeroboam will die by the sword, and Israel will surely go into exile, away from their homeland.’” / And Amaziah said to Amos, “Go away, you seer! Flee to the land of Judah; earn your bread there and do your prophesying there. ... Matthew 23:37 O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, who kills the prophets and stones those sent to her, how often I have longed to gather your children together, as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, but you were unwilling! Luke 13:34 O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, who kills the prophets and stones those sent to her, how often I have longed to gather your children together as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, but you were unwilling! John 8:45 But because I speak the truth, you do not believe Me! John 15:18-19 If the world hates you, understand that it hated Me first. / If you were of the world, it would love you as its own. Instead, the world hates you, because you are not of the world, but I have chosen you out of the world. Acts 7:52 Which of the prophets did your fathers fail to persecute? They even killed those who foretold the coming of the Righteous One. And now you are His betrayers and murderers— Acts 13:50 The Jews, however, incited the religious women of prominence and the leading men of the city. They stirred up persecution against Paul and Barnabas and drove them out of their district. Acts 17:5-7 The Jews, however, became jealous. So they brought in some troublemakers from the marketplace, formed a mob, and sent the city into an uproar. They raided Jason’s house in search of Paul and Silas, hoping to bring them out to the people. / But when they could not find them, they dragged Jason and some other brothers before the city officials, shouting, “These men who have turned the world upside down have now come here, / and Jason has welcomed them into his home. They are all defying Caesar’s decrees, saying that there is another king, named Jesus!” Acts 22:22 The crowd listened to Paul until he made this statement. Then they lifted up their voices and shouted, “Rid the earth of him! He is not fit to live!” Acts 24:5 We have found this man to be a pestilence, stirring up dissension among the Jews all over the world. He is a ringleader of the sect of the Nazarenes, Romans 11:3 “Lord, they have killed Your prophets and torn down Your altars. I am the only one left, and they are seeking my life as well”? Treasury of Scripture And the king of Israel said to Jehoshaphat, Did I not tell you that he would prophesy no good concerning me, but evil? Did I not tell 1 Kings 22:8 And the king of Israel said unto Jehoshaphat, There is yet one man, Micaiah the son of Imlah, by whom we may inquire of the LORD: but I hate him; for he doth not prophesy good concerning me, but evil. And Jehoshaphat said, Let not the king say so. Proverbs 10:24 The fear of the wicked, it shall come upon him: but the desire of the righteous shall be granted. Proverbs 27:22 Though thou shouldest bray a fool in a mortar among wheat with a pestle, yet will not his foolishness depart from him. Jump to Previous Bad Evil Good Israel Jehoshaphat Jehosh'aphat Prophesies Prophesy ProphetJump to Next Bad Evil Good Israel Jehoshaphat Jehosh'aphat Prophesies Prophesy Prophet1 Kings 22 1. Ahab, seduced by false prophets, by Michaiah's word, is slain at Ramoth Gilead37. The dogs lick up his blood, and Ahaziah succeeds him 41. Jehoshaphat's good reign 45. His acts 46. Jehoram succeeds him 51. Ahaziah's evil reign Then the king of Israel said to Jehoshaphat This phrase introduces the two main characters in this narrative: the king of Israel, Ahab, and Jehoshaphat, the king of Judah. Ahab was known for his idolatry and opposition to the prophets of Yahweh, while Jehoshaphat was a more righteous king who sought to follow God. The alliance between these two kings is significant, as it reflects the political and military strategies of the time, where neighboring kingdoms often formed alliances for mutual benefit. This interaction takes place in the context of a proposed military campaign against Ramoth-gilead, a city of strategic importance located east of the Jordan River. “Did I not tell you that he never prophesies good for me, but only bad?” Persons / Places / Events 1. King AhabThe king of Israel, known for his idolatry and opposition to the prophets of the Lord. He is the one speaking in this verse. 2. Jehoshaphat The king of Judah, who seeks to align with Ahab for a military campaign but desires to inquire of the Lord first. 3. Micaiah The prophet of the Lord who consistently delivers messages that are unfavorable to Ahab, as he speaks the truth of God. 4. Ramoth-gilead The location that Ahab and Jehoshaphat are considering attacking, which is central to the events of this chapter. 5. Prophets of Ahab A group of prophets who falsely assure Ahab of victory, contrasting with Micaiah's true prophecy. Teaching Points The Cost of TruthSpeaking God's truth may lead to personal risk or unpopularity, as seen with Micaiah. Believers are called to stand firm in truth regardless of the consequences. Discernment in Leadership Jehoshaphat's desire to seek the Lord's counsel highlights the importance of seeking divine guidance in decision-making. The Danger of False Assurance Ahab's reliance on false prophets serves as a warning against seeking only affirming voices rather than the truth. God's Sovereignty in Prophecy Despite human attempts to manipulate outcomes, God's word through His prophets will prevail. The Role of Prophets True prophets are often at odds with worldly desires, emphasizing the need for courage and faithfulness in delivering God's message.Verse 18. - And the king of Israel said unto Jehoshaphat, Did I not tell thee that he would [Heb. say to thee, He will, etc.] prophesy no good concerning me but evil? [It is clear that Ahab had understood perfectly the purport of Micaiah's words. He now appeals to them as a proof of the latter's malice.] Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Then the kingמֶֽלֶךְ־ (me·leḵ-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 4428: A king of Israel יִשְׂרָאֵ֖ל (yiś·rā·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3478: Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc said וַיֹּ֥אמֶר (way·yō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say to אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to Jehoshaphat, יְהוֹשָׁפָ֑ט (yə·hō·wō·šā·p̄āṭ) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3092: Jehoshaphat -- 'the LORD has judged', the name of a number of Israelites “Did I not הֲלוֹא֙ (hă·lō·w) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no tell אָמַ֣רְתִּי (’ā·mar·tî) Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular Strong's 559: To utter, say you אֵלֶ֔יךָ (’ê·le·ḵā) Preposition | second person masculine singular Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to that he never לֽוֹא־ (lō·w-) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no prophesies יִתְנַבֵּ֥א (yiṯ·nab·bê) Verb - Hitpael - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5012: To prophesy, speak, by inspiration good ט֖וֹב (ṭō·wḇ) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 2896: Pleasant, agreeable, good for me, עָלַ֛י (‘ā·lay) Preposition | first person common singular Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against but only כִּ֥י (kî) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction bad?” רָֽע׃ (rā‘) Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 7451: Bad, evil Links 1 Kings 22:18 NIV1 Kings 22:18 NLT 1 Kings 22:18 ESV 1 Kings 22:18 NASB 1 Kings 22:18 KJV 1 Kings 22:18 BibleApps.com 1 Kings 22:18 Biblia Paralela 1 Kings 22:18 Chinese Bible 1 Kings 22:18 French Bible 1 Kings 22:18 Catholic Bible OT History: 1 Kings 22:18 The king of Israel said to Jehoshaphat (1Ki iKi i Ki 1 Kg 1kg) |
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