Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version The king said to him, “How many times must I make you swear to tell me nothing but the truth in the name of the LORD?” New Living Translation But the king replied sharply, “How many times must I demand that you speak only the truth to me when you speak for the LORD?” English Standard Version 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?” Berean Standard Bible But the king said to him, “How many times must I make you swear not to tell me anything but the truth in the name of the LORD?” King James Bible And the king said to him, How many times shall I adjure thee that thou say nothing but the truth to me in the name of the LORD? New King James Version So the king said to him, “How many times shall I make you swear that you tell me nothing but the truth in the name of the LORD?” New American Standard Bible Then the king said to him, “How many times must I make you swear that you will tell me nothing but the truth in the name of the LORD?” NASB 1995 Then the king said to him, “How many times must I adjure you to speak to me nothing but the truth in the name of the LORD?” NASB 1977 Then the king said to him, “How many times must I adjure you to speak to me nothing but the truth in the name of the LORD?” Legacy Standard Bible Then the king said to him, “How many times must I make you swear to speak to me nothing but the truth in the name of Yahweh?” Amplified Bible Then the king said to him, “How many times must I warn you (make you swear an oath) to tell me nothing but the truth in the name of the LORD?” Christian Standard Bible But the king said to him, “How many times must I make you swear not to tell me anything but the truth in the name of the LORD? ” Holman Christian Standard Bible But the king said to him, “How many times must I make you swear not to tell me anything but the truth in the name of Yahweh?” American Standard Version And the king said to him, How many times shall I adjure thee that thou speak unto me nothing but the truth in the name of Jehovah? Contemporary English Version Ahab shouted, "Micaiah, I've told you over and over to tell me the truth! What does the LORD really say?" English Revised Version And the king said to him, How many times shall I adjure thee that thou speak unto me nothing but the truth in the name of the LORD? GOD'S WORD® Translation The king asked him, "How many times must I make you take an oath in the LORD's name to tell me nothing but the truth?" Good News Translation But Ahab replied, "When you speak to me in the name of the LORD, tell the truth! How many times do I have to tell you that?" International Standard Version When he heard this, the king asked him, "How many times do I have to ask you? Tell me nothing but the truth, and do it in the name of the LORD!" Majority Standard Bible But the king said to him, ?How many times must I make you swear not to tell me anything but the truth in the name of the LORD?? NET Bible The king said to him, "How many times must I make you solemnly promise in the name of the LORD to tell me only the truth?" New Heart English Bible The king said to him, "How many times shall I adjure you that you speak to me nothing but the truth in the name of the LORD?" Webster's Bible Translation And the king said to him, How many times shall I adjure thee that thou say nothing but the truth to me in the name of the LORD? World English Bible The king said to him, “How many times shall I adjure you that you speak to me nothing but the truth in Yahweh’s name?” Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd the king says to him, “How many times am I adjuring you that you speak to me only truth in the Name of YHWH?” Young's Literal Translation And the king saith unto him, 'How many times am I adjuring thee, that thou speak unto me only truth in the name of Jehovah?' Smith's Literal Translation And the king will say to him, Even how many times do I cause thee to swear that thou wilt speak to me only the truth in the name of Jehovah? Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd the king said: I adjure thee again and again to say nothing but the truth to me, in the name of the Lord. Catholic Public Domain Version And the king said, “Again and again, I bind you by an oath, so that you will not speak to me except what is true in the name of the Lord!” New American Bible But the king answered him, “How many times must I adjure you to tell me nothing but the truth in the name of the LORD?” New Revised Standard Version But the king said to him, “How many times must I make you swear to tell me nothing but the truth in the name of the LORD?” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd the king said to him, How many times shall I adjure you that you say nothing but the truth to me in the name of the LORD? Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And the King said to him: “How many times do I make you swear that you will not speak with me unless it is only straight things in the name of LORD JEHOVAH?” OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And the king said to him: 'How many times shall I adjure thee that thou speak unto me nothing but the truth in the name of the LORD.' Brenton Septuagint Translation And the king said to him, How often shall I solemnly charge thee that thou speak to me nothing but truth in the name of the Lord? Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Micaiah Prophesies Against Ahab…14When Micaiah arrived, the king asked him, “Micaiah, should we go to war against Ramoth-gilead, or should we refrain?” “Go up and triumph,” Micaiah replied, “for they will be given into your hand.” 15But the king said to him, “How many times must I make you swear not to tell me anything but the truth in the name of the LORD?” 16So 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.’ ”… Cross References 1 Kings 22:16 But the king said to him, “How many times must I make you swear not to tell me anything but the truth in the name of the LORD?” Jeremiah 42:3-6 Pray that the LORD your God will tell us the way we should walk and the thing we should do.” / “I have heard you,” replied Jeremiah the prophet. “I will surely pray to the LORD your God as you request, and I will tell you everything that the LORD answers. I will not withhold a word from you.” / Then they said to Jeremiah, “May the LORD be a true and faithful witness against us if we do not act upon every word that the LORD your God sends you to tell us. ... Ezekiel 14:3-4 “Son of man, these men have set up idols in their hearts and put wicked stumbling blocks before their faces. Should I consult with them in any way? / Therefore speak to them and tell them that this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘When any Israelite sets up idols in his heart and puts a wicked stumbling block before his face, and then comes to the prophet, I the LORD will answer him according to his great idolatry, Jeremiah 38:14-16 Then King Zedekiah sent for Jeremiah the prophet and received him at the third entrance to the house of the LORD. “I am going to ask you something,” said the king to Jeremiah. “Do not hide anything from me.” / “If I tell you,” Jeremiah replied, “you will surely put me to death. And even if I give you advice, you will not listen to me.” / But King Zedekiah swore secretly to Jeremiah, “As surely as the LORD lives, who has given us this life, I will not kill you, nor will I deliver you into the hands of these men who are seeking your life.” Isaiah 30:10 They say to the seers, “Stop seeing visions!” and to the prophets, “Do not prophesy to us the truth! Speak to us pleasant words; prophesy illusions. Jeremiah 23:16-17 This is what the LORD of Hosts says: “Do not listen to the words of the prophets who prophesy to you. They are filling you with false hopes. They speak visions from their own minds, not from the mouth of the LORD. / They keep saying to those who despise Me, ‘The LORD says that you will have peace,’ and to everyone who walks in the stubbornness of his own heart, ‘No harm will come to you.’ Ezekiel 13:2-3 “Son of man, prophesy against the prophets of Israel who are now prophesying. Tell those who prophesy out of their own imagination: Hear the word of the LORD! / This is what the Lord GOD says: Woe to the foolish prophets who follow their own spirit yet have seen nothing. Micah 2:11 If a man of wind were to come and say falsely, “I will preach to you of wine and strong drink,” he would be just the preacher for this people! Jeremiah 28:10-11 Then the prophet Hananiah took the yoke off the neck of Jeremiah the prophet and broke it. / And in the presence of all the people Hananiah proclaimed, “This is what the LORD says: ‘In this way, within two years I will break the yoke of Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon off the neck of all the nations.’” At this, Jeremiah the prophet went on his way. Matthew 7:15 Beware of false prophets. They come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravenous wolves. 2 Timothy 4:3-4 For the time will come when men will not tolerate sound doctrine, but with itching ears they will gather around themselves teachers to suit their own desires. / So they will turn their ears away from the truth and turn aside to myths. 1 John 4:1 Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God. For many false prophets have gone out into the world. 2 Peter 2:1 Now there were also false prophets among the people, just as there will be false teachers among you. They will secretly introduce destructive heresies, even denying the Master who bought them—bringing swift destruction on themselves. Matthew 24:11 and many false prophets will arise and deceive many. Acts 20:29-30 I know that after my departure, savage wolves will come in among you and will not spare the flock. / Even from your own number, men will rise up and distort the truth to draw away disciples after them. Treasury of Scripture And the king said to him, How many times shall I adjure you that you say nothing but the truth to me in the name of the LORD? shall I adjure 1 Samuel 14:24 And the men of Israel were distressed that day: for Saul had adjured the people, saying, Cursed be the man that eateth any food until evening, that I may be avenged on mine enemies. So none of the people tasted any food. 1 Kings 22:16 And the king said unto him, How many times shall I adjure thee that thou tell me nothing but that which is true in the name of the LORD? Matthew 26:63 But Jesus held his peace. And the high priest answered and said unto him, I adjure thee by the living God, that thou tell us whether thou be the Christ, the Son of God. Jump to Previous Adjure Oath Speak Swear Times True. TruthJump to Next Adjure Oath Speak Swear Times True. Truth2 Chronicles 18 1. Jehoshaphat, joined in affinity with Ahab, is persuaded to go against Ramoth Gilead4. Ahab, seduced by false prophets, according to the word of Micaiah, is slain there But the king said to him This phrase refers to King Ahab of Israel, who is speaking to the prophet Micaiah. Ahab was the son of Omri and is often remembered for his marriage to Jezebel and his promotion of Baal worship in Israel. The context of this encounter is a joint military campaign with Jehoshaphat, king of Judah, against Ramoth-gilead. Ahab's character is often depicted as one who is resistant to the true prophets of God, preferring those who would tell him what he wanted to hear. “How many times must I make you swear not to tell me anything but the truth in the name of the LORD?” Persons / Places / Events 1. King AhabThe king of Israel, known for his idolatry and opposition to the prophets of the LORD. 2. Jehoshaphat The king of Judah, who sought to follow the LORD but made an alliance with Ahab. 3. Micaiah A prophet of the LORD who was known for speaking the truth, even when it was unpopular. 4. Ramoth-gilead The location where Ahab and Jehoshaphat planned to go to war against the Arameans. 5. Prophets of Ahab A group of prophets who falsely assured Ahab of victory in battle. Teaching Points The Importance of TruthMicaiah's commitment to speaking the truth, even under pressure, highlights the importance of integrity and faithfulness to God's word. Discernment in Leadership Jehoshaphat's request for a prophet of the LORD shows the need for discernment and seeking God's guidance in decision-making. The Danger of False Assurance Ahab's reliance on false prophets serves as a warning against seeking counsel that only affirms our desires rather than God's will. Courage in Prophetic Ministry Micaiah's boldness in delivering an unpopular message encourages believers to stand firm in their convictions, regardless of opposition. The Consequences of Ignoring God's Word Ahab's eventual downfall illustrates the peril of disregarding divine truth and guidance.(15) And the king said.--1Kings 22:16 literatim. I adjure thee.--Compare the words of the high priest to Christ (Matthew 26:63). Hebrew But the kingהַמֶּ֔לֶךְ (ham·me·leḵ) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4428: A king said וַיֹּ֤אמֶר (way·yō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say to him, אֵלָיו֙ (’ê·lāw) Preposition | third person masculine singular Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to “How many עַד־ (‘aḏ-) Preposition Strong's 5704: As far as, even to, up to, until, while times פְעָמִ֖ים (p̄ə·‘ā·mîm) Noun - feminine plural Strong's 6471: A beat, foot, anvil, occurrence must I אֲנִ֣י (’ă·nî) Pronoun - first person common singular Strong's 589: I make you swear מַשְׁבִּיעֶ֑ךָ (maš·bî·‘e·ḵā) Verb - Hifil - Participle - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 7650: To seven oneself, swear not לֹֽא־ (lō-) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no to tell תְדַבֵּ֥ר (ṯə·ḏab·bêr) Verb - Piel - Imperfect - second person masculine singular Strong's 1696: To arrange, to speak, to subdue me anything but רַק־ (raq-) Adverb Strong's 7535: But, even, except, howbeit howsoever, at the least, nevertheless the truth אֱמֶ֖ת (’ĕ·meṯ) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 571: Stability, certainty, truth, trustworthiness in the name בְּשֵׁ֥ם (bə·šêm) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 8034: A name of the LORD?” יְהוָֽה׃ (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel Links 2 Chronicles 18:15 NIV2 Chronicles 18:15 NLT 2 Chronicles 18:15 ESV 2 Chronicles 18:15 NASB 2 Chronicles 18:15 KJV 2 Chronicles 18:15 BibleApps.com 2 Chronicles 18:15 Biblia Paralela 2 Chronicles 18:15 Chinese Bible 2 Chronicles 18:15 French Bible 2 Chronicles 18:15 Catholic Bible OT History: 2 Chronicles 18:15 The king said to him How many (2 Chron. 2Ch iiCh ii ch 2 chr 2chr) |
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