Four hundred prophets told Ahab of Israel what he wanted to hear. Micaiah told the truth - and Ahab had him imprisoned, went to battle anyway, and died at sunset when an arrow found the gap in his armor.

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Now Jehoshaphat had riches and honour in abundance And he allied himself with Ahab by marriage

After some years, he went down to Ahab to Samaria Ahab killed sheep and cattle for him in abundance And for the people that were with him And moved him to go up with him to Ramoth Gilead

Ahab king of Israel said to Jehoshaphat king of Judah Will you go with me to Ramoth Gilead? He answered him, I am as you are My people as your people, and we will be with you in the war

Jehoshaphat said to the king of Israel Please enquire first for the LORD’s word Then the king of Israel gathered the prophets together Four hundred men and said to them

Shall we go to Ramoth Gilead to battle Or shall I forbear? They said, Go up for God will deliver it into the hand of the king But Jehoshaphat said, Is there not here a prophet of the LORD besides That we may enquire of him?

The king of Israel said to Jehoshaphat There is yet one man by whom we may enquire of the LORD Micaiah the son of Imla But I hate him for he never prophesies good concerning me

He always speaks evil Jehoshaphat said, Don’t let the king say so Then the king of Israel called an officer and said Get Micaiah the son of Imla quickly

Now the king of Israel and Jehoshaphat the king of Judah Each sat on his throne, arrayed in their robes And they were sitting in an open place at the entrance of the gate of Samaria And all the prophets were prophesying before them

The evil alliance made, the consequences unfold The true prophet silenced by the false The war brings judgment The covenant tested

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2 Chronicles 18 sung by Psalm Selah. The whole Bible, one chapter at a time.

Published 2026-05-22 · Last updated 2026-06-06
Written by Reid Wender, Editorial Director at Psalmody Press