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Bring Micaiah son of Imlah.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/2_chronicles/18.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Then the king of Israel summoned an officer and said, “Bring quickly Micaiah the son of Imlah.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/2_chronicles/18.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />So the king of Israel called one of his officials and said, “Bring Micaiah son of Imlah at once.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/2_chronicles/18.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And the king of Israel called for one <i>of his</i> officers, and said, Fetch quickly Micaiah the son of Imla.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/2_chronicles/18.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Then the king of Israel called one <i>of his</i> officers and said, “Bring Micaiah the son of Imla quickly!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/2_chronicles/18.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then the king of Israel summoned an officer and said, “Bring Micaiah son of Imlah quickly.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/2_chronicles/18.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Then the king of Israel called an officer and said, &#8220Bring quickly Micaiah, Imla&#8217s son.&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/2_chronicles/18.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Then the king of Israel called an officer and said, “Bring quickly Micaiah, Imla’s son.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/2_chronicles/18.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Then the king of Israel called an officer and said, “Hasten to bring Micaiah son of Imla.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/2_chronicles/18.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Then the king of Israel called for an officer and said, “Bring Micaiah the son of Imla quickly.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/2_chronicles/18.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />So the king of Israel called an officer and said, “Hurry and get Micaiah son of Imlah! ”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/2_chronicles/18.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />So the king of Israel called an officer and said, &#8220Hurry and get Micaiah son of Imlah!&#8221 <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/2_chronicles/18.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Then the king of Israel called an officer, and said, Fetch quickly Micaiah the son of Imla.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/2_chronicles/18.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Then Ahab sent someone to bring Micaiah as soon as possible. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/2_chronicles/18.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Then the king of Israel called an officer, and said, Fetch quickly Micaiah the son of Imla.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/2_chronicles/18.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />The king of Israel called for an officer and said, "Quick! [Get] Micaiah, son of Imla!"<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/2_chronicles/18.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />So King Ahab called in a court official and told him to go and get Micaiah at once. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/2_chronicles/18.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Nevertheless, the king of Israel called an officer and ordered him, "Bring me Imla's son Micaiah quickly."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/2_chronicles/18.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />So the king of Israel called one of his officials and said, ?Bring Micaiah son of Imlah at once.?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/2_chronicles/18.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />The king of Israel summoned an officer and said, "Quickly bring Micaiah son of Imlah." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/2_chronicles/18.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Then the king of Israel called an officer, and said, "Get Micaiah the son of Imla quickly."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/2_chronicles/18.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And the king of Israel called for one of his officers, and said, Bring quickly Micaiah the son of Imla.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/2_chronicles/18.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Then the king of Israel called an officer, and said, “Get Micaiah the son of Imla quickly.” <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/2_chronicles/18.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And the king of Israel calls to a certain officer and says, “Hurry Micaiah son of Imlah.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/2_chronicles/18.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And the king of Israel calleth unto a certain officer, and saith, 'Hasten Micaiah son of Imlah.'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/2_chronicles/18.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And the king of Israel will call for one eunuch, and say, Hasten Micaiah son of Imlah.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/2_chronicles/18.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And the king of Israel called one of the eunuchs, and said to him : Call quickly Micheas the son of Jemla. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/2_chronicles/18.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Therefore, the king of Israel called one of the eunuchs, and said to him: “Quickly, summon Micaiah, the son of Imlah.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/2_chronicles/18.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />So the king of Israel called an official, and said to him, “Get Micaiah, son of Imlah, at once.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/2_chronicles/18.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Then the king of Israel summoned an officer and said, “Bring quickly Micaiah son of Imlah.”<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/2_chronicles/18.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And the king of Israel called for one of the officers and said to him, Bring quickly Micaiah the son of Imla.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/2_chronicles/18.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And the King of Israel called one Eunuch and said to him: “Hurry, bring Mika son of Yamla!”<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/2_chronicles/18.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Then the king of Israel called an officer, and said: 'Fetch quickly Micaiah the son of Imla.'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/2_chronicles/18.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And the king called an eunuch, and said, <i>Fetch</i> quickly Michaias the son of Jembla.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/2_chronicles/18-8.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/zGrb4955Tvs?start=4093" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/2_chronicles/18.htm">Jehoshaphat Allies with Ahab</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">7</span>The king of Israel answered, “There is still one man who can ask the LORD, but I hate him because he never prophesies anything good for me, but only bad. He is Micaiah son of Imlah.” “The king should not say that!” Jehoshaphat replied. <span class="reftext">8</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: me·leḵ (N-msc) -- King. From malak; a king.">So the king</a> <a href="/hebrew/3478.htm" title="3478: yiś·rā·’êl (N-proper-ms) -- From sarah and 'el; he will rule as God; Jisrael, a symbolical name of Jacob; also of his posterity.">of Israel</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. "></a> <a href="/hebrew/7121.htm" title="7121: way·yiq·rā (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To call, proclaim, read. A primitive root; to call out to.">called</a> <a href="/hebrew/259.htm" title="259: ’e·ḥāḏ (Number-ms) -- One. A numeral from 'achad; properly, united, i.e. One; or first.">one</a> <a href="/hebrew/5631.htm" title="5631: sā·rîs (N-ms) -- Eunuch. Or caric; from an unused root meaning to castrate; a eunuch; by implication, valet, and thus, a minister of state.">of his officials</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: way·yō·mer (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">and said,</a> <a href="/hebrew/4116.htm" title="4116: ma·hêr (V-Piel-Imp-ms) -- To hasten. A primitive root; properly, to be liquid or flow easily, i.e. to hurry; often used adverbially, promptly.">“Bring</a> <a href="/hebrew/4319.htm" title="4319: mī·ḵå̄·hū (N-proper-ms) -- Micaiah. A contr. For Miykayhuw; Mikehu, an Israelite prophet.">Micaiah</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ḇen- (N-msc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">son</a> <a href="/hebrew/3229.htm" title="3229: yim·lā (N-proper-ms) -- Father of the prophet Micaiah. Or Yimlah; from male'; full; Jimla or Jimlah, an Israelite.">of Imlah at once.”</a> </span><span class="reftext">9</span>Dressed in royal attire, the king of Israel and Jehoshaphat king of Judah were sitting on their thrones at the threshing floor by the entrance of the gate of Samaria, with all the prophets prophesying before them.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/22-9.htm">1 Kings 22:9</a></span><br />So the king of Israel called one of his officials and said, “Bring Micaiah son of Imlah at once.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/38-14.htm">Jeremiah 38:14</a></span><br />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.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/37-17.htm">Jeremiah 37:17</a></span><br />Later, King Zedekiah sent for Jeremiah and received him in his palace, where he asked him privately, “Is there a word from the LORD?” “There is,” Jeremiah replied. “You will be delivered into the hand of the king of Babylon.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/22-26.htm">1 Kings 22:26-27</a></span><br />And the king of Israel declared, “Take Micaiah and return him to Amon the governor of the city and to Joash the king’s son, / and tell them that this is what the king says: ‘Put this man in prison and feed him only bread and water until I return safely.’”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/38-24.htm">Jeremiah 38:24-27</a></span><br />Then Zedekiah warned Jeremiah, “Do not let anyone know about this conversation, or you will die. / If the officials hear that I have spoken with you, and they come and demand of you, ‘Tell us what you said to the king and what he said to you; do not hide it from us, or we will kill you,’ / then tell them, ‘I was presenting to the king my petition that he not return me to the house of Jonathan to die there.’” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/26-57.htm">Matthew 26:57</a></span><br />Those who had arrested Jesus led Him away to the house of Caiaphas the high priest, where the scribes and elders had gathered.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/14-53.htm">Mark 14:53</a></span><br />They led Jesus away to the high priest, and all the chief priests, elders, and scribes assembled.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/22-54.htm">Luke 22:54</a></span><br />Then they seized Jesus, led Him away, and took Him into the house of the high priest. And Peter followed at a distance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/18-12.htm">John 18:12-13</a></span><br />Then the band of soldiers, with its commander and the officers of the Jews, arrested Jesus and bound Him. / They brought Him first to Annas, who was the father-in-law of Caiaphas, the high priest that year.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/5-21.htm">Acts 5:21-27</a></span><br />At daybreak the apostles entered the temple courts as they had been told and began to teach the people. When the high priest and his associates arrived, they convened the Sanhedrin—the full assembly of the elders of Israel—and sent to the jail for the apostles. / But on arriving at the jail, the officers did not find them there. So they returned with the report: / “We found the jail securely locked, with the guards posted at the doors; but when we opened them, we found no one inside.” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/23-33.htm">Acts 23:33-35</a></span><br />When the horsemen arrived in Caesarea, they delivered the letter to the governor and presented Paul to him. / The governor read the letter and asked what province Paul was from. Learning that he was from Cilicia, / he said, “I will hear your case when your accusers arrive.” Then he ordered that Paul be kept under guard in Herod’s Praetorium.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/25-23.htm">Acts 25:23</a></span><br />The next day Agrippa and Bernice came with great pomp and entered the auditorium, along with the commanders and leading men of the city. And Festus ordered that Paul be brought in.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/1-9.htm">2 Kings 1:9</a></span><br />Then King Ahaziah sent to Elijah a captain with his company of fifty men. So the captain went up to Elijah, who was sitting on top of a hill, and said to him, “Man of God, the king declares, ‘Come down!’”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/36-21.htm">Jeremiah 36:21</a></span><br />Then the king sent Jehudi to get the scroll, and he took it from the chamber of Elishama the scribe. And Jehudi read it in the hearing of the king and all the officials who were standing beside him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/37-13.htm">Jeremiah 37:13-14</a></span><br />But when he reached the Gate of Benjamin, the captain of the guard, whose name was Irijah son of Shelemiah, the son of Hananiah, seized him and said, “You are deserting to the Chaldeans!” / “That is a lie,” Jeremiah replied. “I am not deserting to the Chaldeans!” But Irijah would not listen to him; instead, he arrested Jeremiah and took him to the officials.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And the king of Israel called for one of his officers, and said, Fetch quickly Micaiah the son of Imla.</p><p class="hdg">officers.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_samuel/8-15.htm">1 Samuel 8:15</a></b></br> And he will take the tenth of your seed, and of your vineyards, and give to his officers, and to his servants.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/28-1.htm">1 Chronicles 28:1</a></b></br> And David assembled all the princes of Israel, the princes of the tribes, and the captains of the companies that ministered to the king by course, and the captains over the thousands, and captains over the hundreds, and the stewards over all the substance and possession of the king, and of his sons, with the officers, and with the mighty men, and with all the valiant men, unto Jerusalem.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/39-7.htm">Isaiah 39:7</a></b></br> And of thy sons that shall issue from thee, which thou shalt beget, shall they take away; and they shall be eunuchs in the palace of the king of Babylon.</p><p class="hdg">Fetch quickly [heb] hasten</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_chronicles/18-25.htm">2 Chronicles 18:25,26</a></b></br> Then the king of Israel said, Take ye Micaiah, and carry him back to Amon the governor of the city, and to Joash the king's son; … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_kings/22-9.htm">1 Kings 22:9</a></b></br> Then the king of Israel called an officer, and said, Hasten <i>hither</i> Micaiah the son of Imlah.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_kings/6-13.htm">Fetch</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-9.htm">Hasten</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/18-7.htm">Imla</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-9.htm">Imlah</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/18-7.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/17-7.htm">Micah</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/18-7.htm">Micaiah</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/17-7.htm">Micai'ah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-16.htm">Officer</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/12-10.htm">Officers</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/17-7.htm">Officials</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/9-21.htm">Once</a> <a href="/2_kings/4-26.htm">Quickly</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/12-8.htm">Servants</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/10-3.htm">Summoned</a> <a href="/2_kings/24-15.htm">Unsexed</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/nehemiah/8-15.htm">Fetch</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/24-5.htm">Hasten</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/18-7.htm">Imla</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-8.htm">Imlah</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/18-9.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/18-13.htm">Micah</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/18-12.htm">Micaiah</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/18-13.htm">Micai'ah</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/24-11.htm">Officer</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/19-11.htm">Officers</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/24-10.htm">Officials</a> <a href="/nehemiah/5-18.htm">Once</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/26-20.htm">Quickly</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/22-8.htm">Servants</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/24-6.htm">Summoned</a> <a href="/esther/4-5.htm">Unsexed</a><div class="vheading2">2 Chronicles 18</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_chronicles/18-1.htm">Jehoshaphat, joined in affinity with Ahab, is persuaded to go against Ramoth Gilead</a></span><br><span class="reftext">4. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_chronicles/18-4.htm">Ahab, seduced by false prophets, according to the word of Micaiah, is slain there</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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Ahab's reign is marked by his marriage to Jezebel and the subsequent introduction of Baal worship in Israel. The officials in the king's court were often tasked with carrying out the king's orders, reflecting the hierarchical structure of ancient Near Eastern monarchies. This setting underscores the political and religious tensions of the time, as Ahab frequently clashed with prophets of Yahweh.<p><b>and said, “Bring Micaiah son of Imlah at once.”</b><br>Micaiah, son of Imlah, is a prophet of Yahweh, known for his commitment to speaking God's truth, regardless of the consequences. His role in this narrative highlights the conflict between true prophecy and the false assurances given by the king's other prophets. Micaiah's presence is significant because he stands in contrast to the 400 prophets who falsely assured Ahab of victory. This moment foreshadows the eventual downfall of Ahab, as Micaiah's prophecy aligns with God's will. The urgency in Ahab's command to bring Micaiah "at once" suggests a moment of crisis, where the king seeks divine insight, albeit reluctantly. This scene connects to the broader biblical theme of the true prophet's role in guiding Israel, as seen in the ministries of Elijah and Elisha, and ultimately points to Jesus Christ, who is the ultimate prophet, priest, and king.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/k/king_of_israel.htm">King of Israel</a></b><br>This refers to King Ahab, who was the ruler of the northern kingdom of Israel. He is known for his idolatry and opposition to the prophets of the Lord.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/m/micaiah_son_of_imlah.htm">Micaiah son of Imlah</a></b><br>A prophet of the Lord who is known for speaking the truth, even when it is unpopular or dangerous. His role in this account is crucial as he stands in contrast to the false prophets.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/o/official.htm">Official</a></b><br>An unnamed servant or messenger of King Ahab tasked with bringing Micaiah to the king. This person plays a minor but significant role in the unfolding of the events.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/j/jehoshaphat.htm">Jehoshaphat</a></b><br>The king of Judah who is present during this event. He is known for his faithfulness to God and his desire to seek the Lord's counsel.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/s/samaria.htm">Samaria</a></b><br>The capital of the northern kingdom of Israel, where this event takes place. It serves as the backdrop for the confrontation between true and false prophecy.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/c/courage_to_speak_the_truth.htm">Courage to Speak the Truth</a></b><br>Micaiah's example challenges us to stand firm in our convictions and speak God's truth, even when it is unpopular or risky.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/d/discernment_in_leadership.htm">Discernment in Leadership</a></b><br>The account highlights the importance of seeking godly counsel and discernment, especially for those in positions of leadership.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_danger_of_false_prophecy.htm">The Danger of False Prophecy</a></b><br>This account serves as a warning against listening to voices that do not align with God's word, emphasizing the need for spiritual discernment.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_godly_influence.htm">The Role of Godly Influence</a></b><br>Jehoshaphat's presence and insistence on seeking the Lord's counsel remind us of the impact that godly influence can have in guiding decisions.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_in_adversity.htm">Faithfulness in Adversity</a></b><br>Micaiah's faithfulness, despite knowing the potential for persecution, encourages believers to remain steadfast in their faith during challenging times.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_2_chronicles_18.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 2 Chronicles 18</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/david's_horsemen_capture__1,700_or_7,000.htm">When David defeated the King of Zobah, how many horsemen did he capture? One thousand and seven hundred (2 Samuel 8:4) Seven thousand (I Chronicles 18:4)</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/jehoiachin's_reign_duration.htm">How long did Jehoiachin reign? (2 Kings 24:8 vs. 2 Chronicles 36:9)</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/when_did_king_baasha_die.htm">In what year of King Asa's reign did Baasha, King of Israel die? Twenty-sixth year (I Kings 15:33 - 16:8) Still alive in the thirty-sixth year (2 Chronicles 16:1)</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_can_2_chr_8_2_and_1_kgs_9_11-13_align.htm">In 2 Chronicles 8:2, Solomon rebuilds cities given by Hiram, yet 1 Kings 9:11-13 implies those cities were unacceptable to him; how can both accounts be accurate?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/2_chronicles/18.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(8) <span class= "bld">Called for one of his officers.</span>--Literally, <span class= "ital">Called to a eunuch.</span> (See on <a href="/1_chronicles/28-1.htm" title="And David assembled all the princes of Israel, the princes of the tribes, and the captains of the companies that ministered to the king by course, and the captains over the thousands, and captains over the hundreds, and the stewards over all the substance and possession of the king, and of his sons, with the officers, and with the mighty men, and with all the valiant men, to Jerusalem.">1Chronicles 28:1</a>.)<p><span class= "bld">Micaiah</span>--Hebrew text, <span class= "ital">Mik?h-,</span> a contracted form. The Hebrew margin substitutes the usual spelling.<p><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/2_chronicles/18-8.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">So the king</span><br /><span class="heb">מֶ֣לֶךְ</span> <span class="translit">(me·leḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> </span><span class="str2">A king</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Israel</span><br /><span class="heb">יִשְׂרָאֵ֔ל</span> <span class="translit">(yiś·rā·’êl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3478.htm">Strong's 3478: </a> </span><span class="str2">Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc</span><br /><br /><span class="word">called</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיִּקְרָא֙</span> <span class="translit">(way·yiq·rā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7121.htm">Strong's 7121: </a> </span><span class="str2">To call, proclaim, read</span><br /><br /><span class="word">one</span><br /><span class="heb">אֶחָ֑ד</span> <span class="translit">(’e·ḥāḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Number - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_259.htm">Strong's 259: </a> </span><span class="str2">United, one, first</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of his officials</span><br /><span class="heb">סָרִ֖יס</span> <span class="translit">(sā·rîs)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5631.htm">Strong's 5631: </a> </span><span class="str2">A eunuch, valet, a minister of state</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and said,</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיֹּ֕אמֶר</span> <span class="translit">(way·yō·mer)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> </span><span class="str2">To utter, say</span><br /><br /><span class="word">“Bring</span><br /><span class="heb">מַהֵ֖ר</span> <span class="translit">(ma·hêr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Piel - Imperative - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4116.htm">Strong's 4116: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be liquid, flow easily, to hurry, promptly</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Micaiah</span><br /><span class="heb">מִיכָ֥יְהוּ</span> <span class="translit">(mî·ḵā·yə·hū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4318.htm">Strong's 4318: </a> </span><span class="str2">Micah -- the name of several Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the son</span><br /><span class="heb">בֶן־</span> <span class="translit">(ḇen-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> </span><span class="str2">A son</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Imlah {at once}.”</span><br /><span class="heb">יִמְלָֽא׃</span> <span class="translit">(yim·lā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3229.htm">Strong's 3229: </a> </span><span class="str2">Imlah -- father of the prophet Micaiah</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_chronicles/18-8.htm">2 Chronicles 18:8 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/2_chronicles/18-8.htm">2 Chronicles 18:8 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/2_chronicles/18-8.htm">2 Chronicles 18:8 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/2_chronicles/18-8.htm">2 Chronicles 18:8 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/2_chronicles/18-8.htm">2 Chronicles 18:8 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/2_chronicles/18-8.htm">2 Chronicles 18:8 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_chronicles/18-8.htm">2 Chronicles 18:8 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_chronicles/18-8.htm">2 Chronicles 18:8 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/2_chronicles/18-8.htm">2 Chronicles 18:8 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/2_chronicles/18-8.htm">2 Chronicles 18:8 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/2_chronicles/18-8.htm">OT History: 2 Chronicles 18:8 Then the king of Israel called (2 Chron. 2Ch iiCh ii ch 2 chr 2chr) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_chronicles/18-7.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Chronicles 18:7"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Chronicles 18:7" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_chronicles/18-9.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Chronicles 18:9"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Chronicles 18:9" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>