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2 Chronicles 18:25 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,
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id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><div class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/2_chronicles/18.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter"> (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/2_chronicles/18.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />The king of Israel then ordered, “Take Micaiah and send him back to Amon the ruler of the city and to Joash the king’s son,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/2_chronicles/18.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />“Arrest him!” the king of Israel ordered. “Take him back to Amon, the governor of the city, and to my son Joash.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/2_chronicles/18.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And the king of Israel said, “Seize Micaiah and take him back to Amon the governor of the city and to Joash the king’s son,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/2_chronicles/18.htm">Berean Standard Bible</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,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/2_chronicles/18.htm">King James Bible</a></span><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;<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 said, “Take Micaiah, and return him to Amon the governor of the city and to Joash the king’s son;<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 said, “Take Micaiah and return him to Amon the governor of the city, and to Joash the king’s son;<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 said, “Take Micaiah and return him to Amon the governor of the city and to Joash the king’s son;<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 said, “Take Micaiah and return him to Amon the governor of the city, and to Joash the king’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 said, “Take Micaiah and return him to Amon the ruler of the city and to Joash the king’s son;<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 said, “Take Micaiah and return him to Amon the governor of the city and to Joash the king’s son,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/2_chronicles/18.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then the king of Israel ordered, “Take Micaiah and return him to Amon, the governor of the city, and to Joash, the king’s son,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/2_chronicles/18.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then the king of Israel ordered, “Take Micaiah and return him to Amon, the governor of the city, and to Joash, the king’s son, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/2_chronicles/18.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And the king of Israel said, Take ye Micaiah, and carry him back unto Amon the governor of the city, and to Joash the king's son;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/2_chronicles/18.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Ahab shouted, "Arrest Micaiah! Take him to Prince Joash and Governor Amon of Samaria. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/2_chronicles/18.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And the king of Israel said, Take ye Micaiah, and carry him back unto Amon the governor of the city, and to Joash the king's son;<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 then said, "Send Micaiah back to Amon, the governor of the city, and to Joash, the prince.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/2_chronicles/18.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Then King Ahab ordered one of his officers, "Arrest Micaiah and take him to Amon, the governor of the city, and to Prince Joash. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/2_chronicles/18.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Then the king of Israel ordered, "Take Micaiah and place him in the custody of Amon, the city governor. Hand him over to Joash, the king's son. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/2_chronicles/18.htm">Majority Standard Bible</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,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/2_chronicles/18.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Then the king of Israel said, "Take Micaiah and return him to Amon the city official and Joash the king's son.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/2_chronicles/18.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />The king of Israel said, "Take Micaiah, and carry him back to Amon the governor of the city, and to Joash the king's son;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/2_chronicles/18.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><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;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/2_chronicles/18.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />The king of Israel said, “Take Micaiah, and carry him back to Amon the governor of the city, and to Joash the king’s son; <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 says, “Take Micaiah, and turn him back to Amon head of the city, and to Joash son of the king,<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 saith, 'Take ye Micaiah, and turn him back unto Amon head of the city, and unto Joash son of the king,<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 say, Take ye Micaiah and turn him back to Amon chief of the city, and to Joash son of the king;<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 commanded, saying: Take Micheas, and carry him to Amen the governor of the city, and to Joas the son of Amelech, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/2_chronicles/18.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Then the king of Israel instructed, saying: “Take Micaiah, and lead him to Amon, the leader of the city, and to Joash, the son of Amalech.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/2_chronicles/18.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />The king of Israel then said: “Seize Micaiah and take him back to Amon, prefect of the city, and to Joash the king’s son,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/2_chronicles/18.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />The king of Israel then ordered, “Take Micaiah, and return him to Amon the governor of the city and to Joash the king’s son;<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/2_chronicles/18.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Then the king of Israel said, Take Micaiah, and carry him back and detain him in the house of Amon the governor of the city and in the house of Joash the king's son;<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 said: “Take Mika and go detain him in the house of Amon the Governor of the city, and in the house of Yoash, son of the King!<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/2_chronicles/18.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And the king of Israel said: 'Take ye Micaiah; and carry him back unto Amon the governor of the city, and to Joash the king's son;<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 of Israel said, Take Michaias, and carry him back to Emer the governor of the city, and to Joas the captain, the king's son;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/2_chronicles/18-25.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=4295" 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">Micaiah Prophesies Against Ahab</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">24</span>Micaiah replied, “You will soon see, on that day when you go and hide in an inner room.” <span class="reftext">25</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: me·leḵ (N-msc) -- King. From malak; a king.">And 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/559.htm" title="559: way·yō·mer (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">declared,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3947.htm" title="3947: qə·ḥū (V-Qal-Imp-mp) -- To take. A primitive root; to take.">“Take</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/4321.htm" title="4321: mî·ḵā·yə·hū (N-proper-ms) -- Who is like Yah? three Isr. Or Mikayhuw; abbrev. For Miykayahuw; Mikajah, the name of three Israelites.">Micaiah</a> <a href="/hebrew/7725.htm" title="7725: wa·hă·šî·ḇu·hū (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-Imp-mp:: 3ms) -- A primitive root; to turn back transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively; generally to retreat; often adverbial, again.">and return him</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">to</a> <a href="/hebrew/526.htm" title="526: ’ā·mō·wn (N-proper-ms) -- Masterworkman, three Isr. The same as 'amown; Amon, the name of three Israelites.">Amon</a> <a href="/hebrew/8269.htm" title="8269: śar- (N-msc) -- Chieftain, chief, ruler, official, captain, prince. From sarar; a head person.">the governor</a> <a href="/hebrew/5892.htm" title="5892: hā·‘îr (Art:: N-fs) -- Excitement. Or par; or ayar; from uwr a city in the widest sense.">of the city</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: wə·’el- (Conj-w:: Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">and to</a> <a href="/hebrew/3101.htm" title="3101: yō·w·’āš (N-proper-ms) -- Joash. Or Yoash; a form of Yhow'ash; Joash, the name of six Israelites.">Joash</a> <a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: ham·me·leḵ (Art:: N-ms) -- King. From malak; a king.">the king’s</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ben- (N-msc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">son,</a> </span><span class="reftext">26</span>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.’ ”…<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/22-26.htm">1 Kings 22:26</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,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/38-6.htm">Jeremiah 38:6</a></span><br />So they took Jeremiah and dropped him into the cistern of Malchiah, the king’s son, which was in the courtyard of the guard. They lowered Jeremiah with ropes into the cistern, which had no water but only mud, and Jeremiah sank down into the mud.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/27-2.htm">Matthew 27:2</a></span><br />They bound Him, led Him away, and handed Him over to Pilate the governor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/15-1.htm">Mark 15:1</a></span><br />Early in the morning, the chief priests, elders, scribes, and the whole Sanhedrin devised a plan. They bound Jesus, led Him away, and handed Him over to Pilate.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/23-1.htm">Luke 23:1</a></span><br />Then the whole council rose and led Jesus away to Pilate.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/18-28.htm">John 18:28</a></span><br />Then they led Jesus away from Caiaphas into the Praetorium. By now it was early morning, and the Jews did not enter the Praetorium, to avoid being defiled and unable to eat the Passover.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/4-3.htm">Acts 4:3</a></span><br />They seized Peter and John, and because it was evening, they put them in custody until the next day.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/5-18.htm">Acts 5:18</a></span><br />and arrested the apostles and put them in the public jail.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/12-4.htm">Acts 12:4</a></span><br />He arrested him and put him in prison, handing him over to be guarded by four squads of four soldiers each. Herod intended to bring him out to the people after the Passover.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/16-24.htm">Acts 16:24</a></span><br />On receiving this order, he placed them in the inner cell and fastened their feet in the stocks.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/39-20.htm">Genesis 39:20</a></span><br />So Joseph’s master took him and had him thrown into the prison where the king’s prisoners were confined. While Joseph was there in the prison,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/37-15.htm">Jeremiah 37:15</a></span><br />The officials were angry with Jeremiah, and they beat him and placed him in jail in the house of Jonathan the scribe, for it had been made into a prison.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/38-28.htm">Jeremiah 38:28</a></span><br />And Jeremiah remained in the courtyard of the guard until the day Jerusalem was captured.<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.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Then the king of Israel said, Take you Micaiah, and carry him back to Amon the governor of the city, and to Joash the king's son;</p><p class="hdg">and carry him back</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_chronicles/18-8.htm">2 Chronicles 18:8</a></b></br> And the king of Israel called for one <i>of his</i> officers, and said, Fetch quickly Micaiah the son of Imla.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/jeremiah/37-15.htm">Jeremiah 37:15-21</a></b></br> Wherefore the princes were wroth with Jeremiah, and smote him, and put him in prison in the house of Jonathan the scribe: for they had made that the prison… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/jeremiah/38-6.htm">Jeremiah 38:6,7</a></b></br> Then took they Jeremiah, and cast him into the dungeon of Malchiah the son of Hammelech, that <i>was</i> in the court of the prison: and they let down Jeremiah with cords. And in the dungeon <i>there was</i> no water, but mire: so Jeremiah sunk in the mire… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_chronicles/3-14.htm">Amon</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/6-36.htm">Carry</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/16-14.htm">City</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/1-2.htm">Governor</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/17-15.htm">Head</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/18-19.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-28.htm">Joash</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-28.htm">Jo'ash</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/18-5.htm">King's</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/18-24.htm">Micaiah</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/18-24.htm">Micai'ah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/23-31.htm">Ordered</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/11-22.htm">Ruler</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/13-9.htm">Seize</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/15-4.htm">Turn</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_chronicles/33-20.htm">Amon</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/18-33.htm">Carry</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/19-5.htm">City</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/28-7.htm">Governor</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/20-18.htm">Head</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/18-28.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/22-11.htm">Joash</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/24-1.htm">Jo'ash</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/18-26.htm">King's</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/18-27.htm">Micaiah</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/18-27.htm">Micai'ah</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/18-30.htm">Ordered</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/19-11.htm">Ruler</a> <a href="/job/3-6.htm">Seize</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/18-32.htm">Turn</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 /> <!-- /1078254/BH-728x90-ATF --> <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br /> <!-- /1078254/BH-300x250-ATF --> <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br /> <!-- /1078254/BH-728x90-BTF --> <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br /> <!-- /1078254/BH-300x250-BTF --> <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br /> <!-- /1078254/BH-728x90-BTF2 --> <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>And the king of Israel declared</b><br>This phrase refers to King Ahab, the ruler of the northern kingdom of Israel. Ahab is often remembered for his idolatry and his marriage to Jezebel, which led Israel into further sin. His declaration here is a response to the prophet Micaiah, who had prophesied against him. This reflects Ahab's rejection of God's message, a common theme in his reign, highlighting the tension between the kings of Israel and the prophets of God.<p><b>Take Micaiah</b><br>Micaiah was a prophet of the Lord who was known for speaking the truth, regardless of the consequences. His role as a prophet was to convey God's messages, often in opposition to the desires of the king. This command to seize Micaiah demonstrates the king's resistance to divine warnings and his preference for false prophets who would tell him what he wanted to hear.<p><b>and return him to Amon the governor of the city</b><br>Amon, as the governor, held a position of authority in the city, likely Samaria, the capital of the northern kingdom. This indicates that Micaiah was previously in custody or under some form of house arrest. The political structure of the time often involved governors who managed city affairs and maintained order, acting on the king's behalf.<p><b>and to Joash the king’s son</b><br>Joash, mentioned here, is likely a royal official or a member of the king's family with administrative duties. His involvement suggests that the handling of Micaiah was a matter of state importance, reflecting the seriousness with which Ahab viewed the prophet's message. This also underscores the familial and political networks that influenced governance in ancient Israel.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/k/king_of_israel.htm">King of Israel</a></b><br>Refers to King Ahab, who was the ruler of the northern kingdom of Israel. Known for his idolatry and opposition to the prophets of God.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/m/micaiah.htm">Micaiah</a></b><br>A prophet of the Lord who was known for speaking the truth, even when it was unpopular or dangerous. He was summoned by King Ahab to prophesy about the battle at Ramoth-gilead.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/a/amon.htm">Amon</a></b><br>The governor of the city, likely responsible for maintaining order and executing the king's commands.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/j/joash.htm">Joash</a></b><br>The king’s son, possibly involved in the administration or governance under King Ahab.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_event.htm">The Event</a></b><br>This verse is part of the account where Micaiah prophesies against Ahab's plans to go to war, resulting in his imprisonment for speaking the truth.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/c/courage_in_truth-telling.htm">Courage in Truth-Telling</a></b><br>Micaiah exemplifies the courage required to speak God's truth, even when it leads to personal suffering or persecution. Believers are called to stand firm in their convictions, trusting God for the outcome.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_cost_of_discipleship.htm">The Cost of Discipleship</a></b><br>Following God may lead to difficult circumstances, as seen in Micaiah's imprisonment. Christians should be prepared for the cost of discipleship, knowing that their reward is eternal.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/d/discernment_in_leadership.htm">Discernment in Leadership</a></b><br>Ahab's rejection of Micaiah's prophecy highlights the importance of discerning and heeding godly counsel. Leaders, in particular, should seek and value truth over convenience or popularity.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty.htm">God's Sovereignty</a></b><br>Despite human attempts to suppress the truth, God's purposes prevail. Micaiah's prophecy ultimately came to pass, demonstrating God's control over history and events.<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/who_was_king_amaziah_in_the_bible.htm">Who was King Amaziah in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/are_there_sources_confirming_joash's_conquest.htm">In 2 Chronicles 25:23-24, are there external historical sources that corroborate King Joash of Israel's conquest, including breaching Jerusalem's wall and taking treasure from the temple and palace?</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/what's_the_protoevangelium_of_james.htm">Who was Micaiah in the Bible?</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>(25) <span class= "bld">Take ye . . . carry him.</span>--Kings, <span class= "ital">Take thou</span> . . . <span class= "ital">carry thou,</span> addressed to some single officer.<p><span class= "bld">Governor.</span>--<span class= "ital">Sar,</span> "prefect." LXX., <span class= "greekheb">???????</span><span class= "ital">.</span> Syriac<span class= "ital">t shallit.</span><p><span class= "bld">Carry back</span>--i.e., <span class= "ital">convey back.</span> Literally, <span class= "ital">make him return.</span><p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_chronicles/18.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 25.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Carry him back</span>. The last of these three words tells, of course, its own tale, of what had already been the treatment accorded to Micaiah. <span class="cmt_word">Amon the governor... Joash the king's son.</span> This latter person is found only here and in the parallel, and the designation given him probably does not intend a personal relationship to the king, but an official; so see again <a href="/2_chronicles/28-7.htm">2 Chronicles 28:7</a>; and note the conjunction again of the governor of the house, in the next clause. The Vulgate translates the Hebrew for "the king's," as though it were a proper name, "Amelech." See also Smith's 'Bible Dictionary,' under the name "Maaseiah" 17. Nor is <span class="accented">Amon</span> <span class="accented">the governor</span> known elsewhere except in the parallel (<a href="/1_kings/22-26.htm">1 Kings 22:26</a>), but these designations, as through some chinks, throw a little scanty light into the subject of the internal administration at this time of the kingdom of Israel. In this kingdom subsequent to the separation, decentralization seems to have been carried to a further point than in Judah, and considering its greater extent, its far inferior metropolitan force, its double place of worship and sacrifice, these largely idolatrous, and in all this the undoubted degraded authority of its central government, this is very explainable. It is true that in both kingdoms history speaks equally of such offices and officers as were distinctly military or looked that way, but it can scarcely be without a reason that for the numerous allusions in Israel (<a href="/1_kings/16-8.htm">1 Kings 16:8-10</a>; <a href="/1_kings/18-3.htm">1 Kings 18:3</a>; <a href="/1_kings/20-7.htm">1 Kings 20:7</a>; <a href="/1_kings/21-7.htm">1 Kings 21:7-13</a>; <a href="/2_kings/1-8.htm">2 Kings 1:8-17</a>; <a href="/2_kings/3-6.htm">2 Kings 3:6</a>; <a href="/2_kings/10-5.htm">2 Kings 10:5</a>) to councils of elders (well known before the disruption), and governors of palaces, of cities, of houses, and of provinces, there is scarcely one in the records of Judah. Here possibly enough the executive would be more vigorous, more compact, and more direct and close in its action from headquarters, while in both divisions of what should have been the one kingdom, royalty was by profession constitutional, and in its devolution hereditary. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/2_chronicles/18-25.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">And 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">declared,</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">“Take</span><br /><span class="heb">קְחוּ֙</span> <span class="translit">(qə·ḥū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3947.htm">Strong's 3947: </a> </span><span class="str2">To take</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Micaiah</span><br /><span class="heb">מִיכָ֔יְהוּ</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_4321.htm">Strong's 4321: </a> </span><span class="str2">Micaiah -- 'Who is like Yah?' three Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and return</span><br /><span class="heb">וַהֲשִׁיבֻ֖הוּ</span> <span class="translit">(wa·hă·šî·ḇu·hū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Imperative - masculine plural | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7725.htm">Strong's 7725: </a> </span><span class="str2">To turn back, in, to retreat, again</span><br /><br /><span class="word">him to</span><br /><span class="heb">אֶל־</span> <span class="translit">(’el-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> </span><span class="str2">Near, with, among, to</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Amon</span><br /><span class="heb">אָמ֣וֹן</span> <span class="translit">(’ā·mō·wn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_526.htm">Strong's 526: </a> </span><span class="str2">Amon -- 'masterworkman', three Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the governor</span><br /><span class="heb">שַׂר־</span> <span class="translit">(śar-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8269.htm">Strong's 8269: </a> </span><span class="str2">Chieftain, chief, ruler, official, captain, prince</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the city</span><br /><span class="heb">הָעִ֑יר</span> <span class="translit">(hā·‘îr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5892.htm">Strong's 5892: </a> </span><span class="str2">Excitement</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and to</span><br /><span class="heb">וְאֶל־</span> <span class="translit">(wə·’el-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> </span><span class="str2">Near, with, among, to</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Joash</span><br /><span class="heb">יוֹאָ֖שׁ</span> <span class="translit">(yō·w·’āš)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3101.htm">Strong's 3101: </a> </span><span class="str2">Joash</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the king’s</span><br /><span class="heb">הַמֶּֽלֶךְ׃</span> <span class="translit">(ham·me·leḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<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">son,</span><br /><span class="heb">בֶּן־</span> <span class="translit">(ben-)</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 /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_chronicles/18-25.htm">2 Chronicles 18:25 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/2_chronicles/18-25.htm">2 Chronicles 18:25 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/2_chronicles/18-25.htm">2 Chronicles 18:25 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/2_chronicles/18-25.htm">2 Chronicles 18:25 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/2_chronicles/18-25.htm">2 Chronicles 18:25 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/2_chronicles/18-25.htm">2 Chronicles 18:25 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_chronicles/18-25.htm">2 Chronicles 18:25 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_chronicles/18-25.htm">2 Chronicles 18:25 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/2_chronicles/18-25.htm">2 Chronicles 18:25 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/2_chronicles/18-25.htm">2 Chronicles 18:25 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/2_chronicles/18-25.htm">OT History: 2 Chronicles 18:25 The king of Israel said Take Micaiah (2 Chron. 2Ch iiCh ii ch 2 chr 2chr) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_chronicles/18-24.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Chronicles 18:24"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Chronicles 18:24" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_chronicles/18-26.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Chronicles 18:26"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Chronicles 18:26" /></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>