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We should ask him the same question.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/2_chronicles/18.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />But Jehoshaphat said, “Is there not here another prophet of the LORD of whom we may inquire?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/2_chronicles/18.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />But Jehoshaphat asked, “Is there not still a prophet of the LORD here of whom we can inquire?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/2_chronicles/18.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />But Jehoshaphat said, <i>Is there</i> not here a prophet of the LORD besides, that we might inquire of him?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/2_chronicles/18.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />But Jehoshaphat said, “<i>Is there</i> not still a prophet of the LORD here, that we may inquire of Him?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/2_chronicles/18.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />But Jehoshaphat said, “Is there no longer a prophet of the LORD here, that we may inquire of him?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/2_chronicles/18.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />But Jehoshaphat said, &#8220Is there not yet a prophet of the LORD here that we may inquire of him?&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/2_chronicles/18.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />But Jehoshaphat said, “Is there not yet a prophet of the LORD here that we may inquire of him?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/2_chronicles/18.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />But Jehoshaphat said, “Is there not yet a prophet of Yahweh here that we may inquire of him?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/2_chronicles/18.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />But Jehoshaphat said, “Is there no prophet of the LORD still here by whom we may inquire?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/2_chronicles/18.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />But Jehoshaphat asked, “Isn’t there a prophet of the LORD here anymore? Let’s ask him.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/2_chronicles/18.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />But Jehoshaphat asked, &#8220Isn&#8217t there a prophet of Yahweh here anymore? Let&#8217s ask him.&#8221 <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/2_chronicles/18.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />But Jehoshaphat said, Is there not here a prophet of Jehovah besides, that we may inquire of him?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/2_chronicles/18.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />But Jehoshaphat said, "Just to make sure, is there another of the LORD's prophets we can ask?" <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/2_chronicles/18.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />But Jehoshaphat said, Is there not here besides a prophet of the LORD, that we might inquire of him?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/2_chronicles/18.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />But Jehoshaphat asked, "Isn't there a prophet of the LORD whom we could ask?"<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/2_chronicles/18.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />But Jehoshaphat asked, "Isn't there another prophet through whom we can consult the LORD?" <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/2_chronicles/18.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />But Jehoshaphat asked, "Isn't there a prophet of the LORD left here that we could talk to?"<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/2_chronicles/18.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />But Jehoshaphat asked, ?Is there not still a prophet of the LORD here of whom we can inquire??<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/2_chronicles/18.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />But Jehoshaphat asked, "Is there not a prophet of the LORD still here, that we may ask him?"<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/2_chronicles/18.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />But Jehoshaphat said, "Isn't there here a prophet of the LORD besides, that we may inquire of him?"<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/2_chronicles/18.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />But Jehoshaphat said, Is there not here a prophet of the LORD besides, that we may inquire of him?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/2_chronicles/18.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />But Jehoshaphat said, “Isn’t there here a prophet of Yahweh besides, that we may inquire of him?” <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 Jehoshaphat says, “[Is there] not still a prophet of YHWH here, and we seek from him?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/2_chronicles/18.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And Jehoshaphat saith, 'Is there not here a prophet of Jehovah still, and we seek from him?'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/2_chronicles/18.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And Jehoshaphat will say, Is there not yet more a prophet to Jehovah, and we will seek from him?<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 Josaphat said: Is there not here a prophet of the Lord, that we may inquire also of him? <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/2_chronicles/18.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And Jehoshaphat said, “Is there not a prophet of the Lord here, so that we may inquire of him as well?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/2_chronicles/18.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />But Jehoshaphat said, “Is there no other prophet of the LORD here we might consult?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/2_chronicles/18.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />But Jehoshaphat said, “Is there no other prophet of the LORD here of whom we may inquire?”<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/2_chronicles/18.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />But King Jehoshaphat said, Is there not here a true prophet of the LORD, that we may inquire of him?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/2_chronicles/18.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And King Yehoshaphat said: “Is there here a true Prophet of LORD JEHOVAH that we may inquire of him?”<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/2_chronicles/18.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />But Jehoshaphat said: 'Is there not here besides a prophet of the LORD, that we might inquire of him?'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/2_chronicles/18.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And Josaphat said, Is there not here a prophet of the Lord besides, that we may enquire of him?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/2_chronicles/18-6.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=4066" 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">5</span>So the king of Israel assembled the prophets, four hundred men, and asked them, “Should we go to war against Ramoth-gilead, or should we refrain?” “Go up,” they replied, “and God will deliver it into the hand of the king.” <span class="reftext">6</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3092.htm" title="3092: yə·hō·wō·šā·p̄āṭ (N-proper-ms) -- From Yhovah and shaphat; Jehovah-judged; Jehoshaphat, the name of six Israelites; also of a valley near Jerusalem.">But Jehoshaphat</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.">asked,</a> <a href="/hebrew/369.htm" title="369: ha·’ên (Adv) -- As if from a primitive root meaning to be nothing or not exist; a non-entity; generally used as a negative particle.">“Is there not</a> <a href="/hebrew/5750.htm" title="5750: ‘ō·wḏ (Adv) -- Or rod; from uwd; properly, iteration or continuance; used only adverbially, again, repeatedly, still, more.">still</a> <a href="/hebrew/5030.htm" title="5030: nā·ḇî (N-ms) -- A spokesman, speaker, prophet. From naba'; a prophet or inspired man.">a prophet</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (Prep-l:: N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">of the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/6311.htm" title="6311: pōh (Adv) -- Here, hither. Or po; or pow; probably from a primitive inseparable particle p and huw'; this place, i.e. Here or hence.">here</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: mê·’ō·ṯōw (Prep-m:: DirObjM:: 3ms) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self.">of whom we can inquire?”</a> <a href="/hebrew/1875.htm" title="1875: wə·niḏ·rə·šāh (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjImperf.Cohort-1cp) -- A primitive root; properly, to tread or frequent; usually to follow; by implication, to seek or ask; specifically to worship."></a> </span><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.…<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/22-7.htm">1 Kings 22:7</a></span><br />But Jehoshaphat asked, “Is there not still a prophet of the LORD here of whom we can inquire?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/23-16.htm">Jeremiah 23:16</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/23-21.htm">Jeremiah 23:21-22</a></span><br />I did not send these prophets, yet they have run with their message; I did not speak to them, yet they have prophesied. / But if they had stood in My council, they would have proclaimed My words to My people and turned them back from their evil ways and deeds.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/13-3.htm">Ezekiel 13:3</a></span><br />This is what the Lord GOD says: Woe to the foolish prophets who follow their own spirit yet have seen nothing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/13-6.htm">Ezekiel 13:6-7</a></span><br />They see false visions and speak lying divinations. They claim, ‘Thus declares the LORD,’ when the LORD did not send them; yet they wait for the fulfillment of their message. / Haven’t you seen a false vision and spoken a lying divination when you proclaim, ‘Thus declares the LORD,’ even though I have not spoken?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/18-20.htm">Deuteronomy 18:20-22</a></span><br />But if any prophet dares to speak a message in My name that I have not commanded him to speak, or to speak in the name of other gods, that prophet must be put to death.” / You may ask in your heart, “How can we recognize a message that the LORD has not spoken?” / When a prophet speaks in the name of the LORD and the message does not come to pass or come true, that is a message the LORD has not spoken. The prophet has spoken presumptuously. Do not be afraid of him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/30-10.htm">Isaiah 30:10</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/8-19.htm">Isaiah 8:19-20</a></span><br />When men tell you to consult mediums and spiritists who whisper and mutter, shouldn’t a people consult their God instead? Why consult the dead on behalf of the living? / To the law and to the testimony! If they do not speak according to this word, they have no light of dawn.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/14-14.htm">Jeremiah 14:14</a></span><br />“The prophets are prophesying lies in My name,” replied the LORD. “I did not send them or appoint them or speak to them. They are prophesying to you a false vision, a worthless divination, the futility and delusion of their own minds.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/27-9.htm">Jeremiah 27:9-10</a></span><br />But as for you, do not listen to your prophets, your diviners, your interpreters of dreams, your mediums, or your sorcerers who declare, ‘You will not serve the king of Babylon.’ / For they prophesy to you a lie that will serve to remove you from your land; I will banish you and you will perish.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/7-15.htm">Matthew 7:15</a></span><br />Beware of false prophets. They come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravenous wolves.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/24-24.htm">Matthew 24:24</a></span><br />For false Christs and false prophets will appear and perform great signs and wonders to deceive even the elect, if that were possible.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_john/4-1.htm">1 John 4:1</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_peter/2-1.htm">2 Peter 2:1</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/13-6.htm">Acts 13:6-10</a></span><br />They traveled through the whole island as far as Paphos, where they found a Jewish sorcerer and false prophet named Bar-Jesus, / an attendant of the proconsul, Sergius Paulus. The proconsul, a man of intelligence, summoned Barnabas and Saul because he wanted to hear the word of God. / But Elymas the sorcerer (for that is what his name means) opposed them and tried to turn the proconsul from the faith. ...</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">But Jehoshaphat said, Is there not here a prophet of the LORD besides, that we might inquire of him?</p><p class="hdg">Is there not</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_kings/22-7.htm">1 Kings 22:7-9</a></b></br> And Jehoshaphat said, <i>Is there</i> not here a prophet of the LORD besides, that we might inquire of him? … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_kings/3-11.htm">2 Kings 3:11-13</a></b></br> But Jehoshaphat said, <i>Is there</i> not here a prophet of the LORD, that we may inquire of the LORD by him? And one of the king of Israel's servants answered and said, Here <i>is</i> Elisha the son of Shaphat, which poured water on the hands of Elijah… </p><p class="hdg">besides [heb] yet, or more </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_chronicles/17-19.htm">Besides</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/18-4.htm">Directions</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/18-4.htm">Enquire</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/18-4.htm">Inquire</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/18-4.htm">Jehoshaphat</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/18-4.htm">Jehosh'aphat</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/15-8.htm">Prophet</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/18-4.htm">Seek</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_chronicles/20-1.htm">Besides</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/20-3.htm">Directions</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/18-7.htm">Enquire</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/18-7.htm">Inquire</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/18-7.htm">Jehoshaphat</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/18-9.htm">Jehosh'aphat</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/18-17.htm">Prophet</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/19-3.htm">Seek</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'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/2_chronicles/18.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/2_chronicles/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/2_chronicles/18.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>But Jehoshaphat asked</b><br>Jehoshaphat, the king of Judah, is portrayed as a godly ruler who sought to follow the ways of the Lord, unlike many of his contemporaries. His inquiry reflects his desire for divine guidance, a characteristic that sets him apart from Ahab, the king of Israel. This moment occurs during a meeting with Ahab, who sought Jehoshaphat's alliance in battle against Ramoth-gilead. Jehoshaphat's question indicates his caution and reliance on God's direction, contrasting with Ahab's reliance on false prophets.<p><b>“Is there not still a prophet of the LORD here</b><br>Jehoshaphat's question underscores the importance of seeking counsel from a true prophet of Yahweh, rather than the false prophets who were present. In the context of ancient Israel, prophets served as God's mouthpieces, delivering His messages to the people. The presence of a true prophet was crucial for discerning God's will. This reflects the biblical principle of testing the spirits to see whether they are from God (1 <a href="/john/4.htm">John 4:1</a>). Jehoshaphat's insistence on consulting a prophet of the LORD highlights the distinction between true and false prophecy, a recurring theme in the Old Testament.<p><b>of whom we can inquire?”</b><br>The act of inquiring of the LORD was a common practice for Israelite kings seeking guidance in matters of national importance. This practice is seen throughout the Old Testament, such as when David inquired of the LORD before going into battle (<a href="/1_samuel/23-2.htm">1 Samuel 23:2</a>). Jehoshaphat's desire to inquire of a prophet of the LORD demonstrates his commitment to seeking divine wisdom and direction. It also foreshadows the coming of Jesus Christ, who is the ultimate Prophet, Priest, and King, providing perfect guidance and revelation from God (<a href="/hebrews/1.htm">Hebrews 1:1-2</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/jehoshaphat.htm">Jehoshaphat</a></b><br>The king of Judah, known for his faithfulness to God and his efforts to bring spiritual reform to his kingdom. He sought God's guidance in decision-making.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/a/ahab.htm">Ahab</a></b><br>The king of Israel, known for his wickedness and idolatry, particularly his worship of Baal. He often disregarded the true prophets of God.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/p/prophets.htm">Prophets</a></b><br>In this context, the prophets are those who claim to speak on behalf of God. Jehoshaphat seeks a true prophet of the LORD, indicating a distinction between true and false prophets.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/r/ramoth-gilead.htm">Ramoth-gilead</a></b><br>The location of the battle that Ahab and Jehoshaphat were considering. It was a strategic city east of the Jordan River.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/m/micaiah.htm">Micaiah</a></b><br>Although not mentioned in this specific verse, he is the prophet of the LORD whom Jehoshaphat eventually consults. Micaiah is known for speaking the truth, even when it is unpopular.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/s/seeking_god's_guidance.htm">Seeking God's Guidance</a></b><br>Jehoshaphat's desire to inquire of a prophet of the LORD highlights the importance of seeking divine guidance in our decisions. We should prioritize God's wisdom over human counsel.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/d/discernment_of_true_prophets.htm">Discernment of True Prophets</a></b><br>The distinction between true and false prophets is crucial. Believers must exercise discernment, ensuring that the voices they heed align with God's Word.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/courage_to_speak_truth.htm">Courage to Speak Truth</a></b><br>Micaiah's role, though not directly mentioned in this verse, reminds us of the courage required to speak God's truth, even when it is unpopular or unwelcome.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/u/unity_in_leadership.htm">Unity in Leadership</a></b><br>Jehoshaphat's alliance with Ahab serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of aligning with ungodly influences. Believers should seek unity with those who share a commitment to God's truth.<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/what's_the_protoevangelium_of_james.htm">Who was Micaiah in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_micaiah's_prophecy_differ.htm">In 2 Chronicles 18:14-17, why does Micaiah offer a prophecy so different from the other prophets--could this indicate conflicting traditions?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_the_discrepancy_on_jehoshaphat's_actions.htm">In 1 Kings 22:43, why does the text imply Jehoshaphat removed high places when 2 Chronicles 20:33 suggests otherwise?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_was_king_jehoram_joram.htm">Who was King Jehoram/Joram in biblical history?</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>(6) <span class= "bld">But</span>--<span class= "ital">And.</span> So <a href="/1_kings/22-7.htm" title="And Jehoshaphat said, Is there not here a prophet of the LORD besides, that we might inquire of him?">1Kings 22:7</a>, literally.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_chronicles/18.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 6.</span> - The Revised Version well at-ranges the words of this verse, "Is there not here besides a prophet of the Lord?" The conscience of Ahab successfully made a coward of him, that he took so quietly this pronounced slight put on his kingdom s prophets (<span class="accented">prophetae vitulorum</span>) by his brother-king Jehoshaphat! <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/2_chronicles/18-6.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">But Jehoshaphat</span><br /><span class="heb">יְה֣וֹשָׁפָ֔ט</span> <span class="translit">(yə·hō·wō·šā·p̄āṭ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3092.htm">Strong's 3092: </a> </span><span class="str2">Jehoshaphat -- 'the LORD has judged', the name of a number of Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">asked,</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיֹּ֙אמֶר֙</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">“Is there not</span><br /><span class="heb">הַאֵ֨ין</span> <span class="translit">(ha·’ên)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_369.htm">Strong's 369: </a> </span><span class="str2">A non-entity, a negative particle</span><br /><br /><span class="word">still</span><br /><span class="heb">ע֑וֹד</span> <span class="translit">(‘ō·wḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5750.htm">Strong's 5750: </a> </span><span class="str2">Iteration, continuance, again, repeatedly, still, more</span><br /><br /><span class="word">a prophet</span><br /><span class="heb">נָבִ֛יא</span> <span class="translit">(nā·ḇî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5030.htm">Strong's 5030: </a> </span><span class="str2">A spokesman, speaker, prophet</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the LORD</span><br /><span class="heb">לַיהוָ֖ה</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> </span><span class="str2">LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">here</span><br /><span class="heb">פֹּ֥ה</span> <span class="translit">(pōh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6311.htm">Strong's 6311: </a> </span><span class="str2">This place, here</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of whom we can inquire?”</span><br /><span class="heb">מֵאֹתֽוֹ׃</span> <span class="translit">(mê·’ō·ṯōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-m | Direct object marker | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_853.htm">Strong's 853: </a> </span><span class="str2">Untranslatable mark of the accusative case</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_chronicles/18-6.htm">2 Chronicles 18:6 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/2_chronicles/18-6.htm">2 Chronicles 18:6 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/2_chronicles/18-6.htm">2 Chronicles 18:6 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/2_chronicles/18-6.htm">2 Chronicles 18:6 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/2_chronicles/18-6.htm">2 Chronicles 18:6 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/2_chronicles/18-6.htm">2 Chronicles 18:6 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_chronicles/18-6.htm">2 Chronicles 18:6 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_chronicles/18-6.htm">2 Chronicles 18:6 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/2_chronicles/18-6.htm">2 Chronicles 18:6 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/2_chronicles/18-6.htm">2 Chronicles 18:6 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/2_chronicles/18-6.htm">OT History: 2 Chronicles 18:6 But Jehoshaphat said Isn't there here (2 Chron. 2Ch iiCh ii ch 2 chr 2chr) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_chronicles/18-5.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Chronicles 18:5"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Chronicles 18:5" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_chronicles/18-7.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Chronicles 18:7"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Chronicles 18:7" /></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>