Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version The messenger who had gone to summon Micaiah said to him, “Look, the other prophets without exception are predicting success for the king. Let your word agree with theirs, and speak favorably.” New Living Translation Meanwhile, the messenger who went to get Micaiah said to him, “Look, all the prophets are promising victory for the king. Be sure that you agree with them and promise success.” English Standard Version And the messenger who went to summon Micaiah said to him, “Behold, the words of the prophets with one accord are favorable to the king. Let your word be like the word of one of them, and speak favorably.” Berean Standard Bible Then the messenger who had gone to call Micaiah instructed him, “Behold, with one accord the words of the prophets are favorable to the king. So please let your words be like theirs, and speak favorably.” Berean Literal Bible And the messenger who had gone to call Micaiah spoke to him, saying, “Behold, the words of the prophets with one mouth are good unto the king; and please, let your word be like one of them, and speak good.” King James Bible And the messenger that went to call Micaiah spake to him, saying, Behold, the words of the prophets declare good to the king with one assent; let thy word therefore, I pray thee, be like one of theirs, and speak thou good. New King James Version Then the messenger who had gone to call Micaiah spoke to him, saying, “Now listen, the words of the prophets with one accord encourage the king. Therefore please let your word be like the word of one of them, and speak encouragement.” New American Standard Bible Then the messenger who went to summon Micaiah spoke to him saying, “Behold, the words of the prophets are unanimously favorable to the king. So please let your word be like one of them, and speak favorably.” NASB 1995 Then the messenger who went to summon Micaiah spoke to him saying, “Behold, the words of the prophets are uniformly favorable to the king. So please let your word be like one of them and speak favorably.” NASB 1977 Then the messenger who went to summon Micaiah spoke to him saying, “Behold, the words of the prophets are uniformly favorable to the king. So please let your word be like one of them and speak favorably.” Legacy Standard Bible Now the messenger who went to summon Micaiah spoke to him saying, “Behold, the words of the prophets, as if from one mouth, are good to the king. So please let your word be like one of them and speak that which is good.” Amplified Bible The messenger who went to call Micaiah said to him, “Listen, the words of the prophets are of one accord, foretelling a favorable outcome for the king. So just let your word be like one of them and speak favorably.” Berean Annotated Bible Then the messenger who had gone to call Micaiah (who is like God) instructed him, “Behold, with one accord the words of the prophets are favorable to the king. So please let your words be like theirs, and speak favorably.” Christian Standard Bible The messenger who went to call Micaiah instructed him, “Look, the words of the prophets are unanimously favorable for the king. So let your words be like theirs, and speak favorably.” Holman Christian Standard Bible The messenger who went to call Micaiah instructed him, “Look, the words of the prophets are unanimously favorable for the king. So let your words be like theirs, and speak favorably.” American Standard Version And the messenger that went to call Micaiah spake to him, saying, Behold, the words of the prophets declare good to the king with one mouth: let thy word therefore, I pray thee, be like one of theirs, and speak thou good. Contemporary English Version Meanwhile, the messenger who went to get Micaiah whispered, "Micaiah, all the prophets have good news for Ahab. Now go and say the same thing." English Revised Version And the messenger that went to call Micaiah spake to him, saying, Behold, the words of the prophets declare good to the king with one mouth: let thy word, therefore, I pray thee, be like one of theirs, and speak thou good. GOD'S WORD® Translation The messenger who went to call Micaiah told him, "The prophets have all told the king the same good message. Make your message agree with their message. Say something good." Good News Translation Meanwhile, the official who had gone to get Micaiah said to him, "All the other prophets have prophesied success for the king, and you had better do the same." International Standard Version Meanwhile, the messenger who had gone off to summon Micaiah advised him, "Look, everything that the other prophets were saying has been unanimously favorable to the king. So please, cooperate with them and speak favorably." NET Bible Now the messenger who went to summon Micaiah said to him, "Look, the prophets are in complete agreement that the king will succeed. Your words must agree with theirs; you must predict success!" New Heart English Bible The messenger who went to call Micaiah spoke to him, saying, "Look, the words of the prophets declare good to the king with one mouth. Let your word therefore, please be like one of theirs, and speak good." Webster's Bible Translation And the messenger that went to call Micaiah spoke to him, saying, Behold, the words of the prophets declare good to the king with one consent; let thy word therefore, I pray thee, be like one of theirs, and speak thou good. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleThen the messenger who had gone to call Micaiah instructed him, “Behold, with one accord the words of the prophets are favorable to the king. So please let your words be like theirs, and speak favorably.” World English Bible The messenger who went to call Micaiah spoke to him, saying, “Behold, the words of the prophets declare good to the king with one mouth. Let your word therefore, please be like one of theirs, and speak good.” Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd the messenger who has gone to call for Micaiah has spoken to him, saying, “Behold, the words of the prophets [as] one mouth [are] good toward the king, and please let your word be like one of theirs: and you have spoken good.” Berean Literal Bible And the messenger who had gone to call Micaiah spoke to him, saying, “Behold, the words of the prophets with one mouth are good unto the king; and please, let your word be like one of them, and speak good.” Young's Literal Translation And the messenger who hath gone to call for Micaiah hath spoken unto him, saying, 'Lo, the words of the prophets -- one mouth -- are good towards the king, and let, I pray thee, thy word be like one of theirs: and thou hast spoken good.' Smith's Literal Translation And the messenger who went to call for Micaiah spake to him, saying, Behold, the words of the prophets with one mouth good to the king; and now will thy word be as one of them, and speak good. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd the messenger that went to call Micheas, said to him: Behold the words of all the prophets with one mouth declare good to the king: I beseech thee therefore let not thy word disagree with them, and speak thou also good success. Catholic Public Domain Version Then the messenger who had gone to summon Micaiah said to him: “Lo, the words of all the prophets, with one mouth, announce good to the king. Therefore, I ask you that you not dissent from them in your word, and that you speak prosperity.” New American Bible Meanwhile the messenger who had gone to call Micaiah said to him: “Look now, the words of the prophets are as one in speaking good for the king. Let your word be at one with theirs; speak a good word.” New Revised Standard Version The messenger who had gone to summon Micaiah said to him, “Look, the words of the prophets with one accord are favorable to the king; let your word be like the word of one of them, and speak favorably.” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd the messenger who went to call Micaiah spoke to him, saying, Behold, the words of the false prophets have declared good to the king with one accord; let your words, therefore, be pleasant like one of theirs, and you also prophesy good. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And a Messenger who went to call Mika spoke with him and said to him: ”Behold, the words of the lying Prophets are alike, speaking good as one before the King. Let your words be sweet like those of one of them, and you should prophesy good also.” OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And the messenger that went to call Micaiah spoke to him, saying: 'Behold, the words of the prophets declare good to the king with one mouth; let thy word therefore, I pray thee, be like one of theirs, and speak thou good.' Brenton Septuagint Translation And the messenger that went to call Michaias spoke to him, saying, Behold, the prophets have spoken favourably concerning the king with one mouth; let now, I pray thee, thy words be as the words of one of them, and do thou speak good things. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Micaiah Prophesies Against Ahab12Then the messenger who had gone to call Micaiah instructed him, “Behold, with one accord the words of the prophets are favorable to the king. So please let your words be like theirs, and speak favorably.” 13But Micaiah said, “As surely as the LORD lives, I will speak whatever my God tells me.”… Cross References Then the messenger who had gone to call Micaiah instructed him, 1 Kings 22:13 Then the messenger who had gone to call Micaiah instructed him, “Behold now, with one accord the words of the prophets are favorable to the king. So please let your words be like theirs, and speak favorably.” Jeremiah 1:17 Get yourself ready. Stand up and tell them everything that I command you. Do not be intimidated by them, or I will terrify you before them. Ezekiel 2:7 But speak My words to them, whether they listen or refuse to listen, for they are rebellious. “Behold, with one accord the words of the prophets are favorable to the king. 1 Kings 22:12 And all the prophets were prophesying the same, saying, “Go up to Ramoth-gilead and triumph, for the LORD will deliver it into the hand of the king.” 1 Kings 22:23 So you see, the LORD has put a lying spirit in the mouths of all these prophets of yours, and the LORD has pronounced disaster against you.” 1 Kings 22:6 So the king of Israel assembled the prophets, about four hundred men, and asked them, “Should I go to war against Ramoth-gilead, or should I refrain?” “Go up,” they replied, “and the Lord will deliver it into the hand of the king.” So please let your words be like theirs, Isaiah 30:10 They say to the seers, “Stop seeing visions!” and to the prophets, “Do not prophesy to us the truth! Speak to us pleasant words; prophesy illusions. Micah 2:11 If a man of wind were to come and say falsely, “I will preach to you of wine and strong drink,” he would be just the preacher for this people! Jeremiah 23:28 Let the prophet who has a dream retell it, but let him who has My word speak it truthfully. For what is straw compared to grain?” declares the LORD. and speak favorably.” Jeremiah 23:17 They keep saying to those who despise Me, ‘The LORD says that you will have peace,’ and to everyone who walks in the stubbornness of his own heart, ‘No harm will come to you.’ Jeremiah 6:14 They dress the wound of My people with very little care, saying, ‘Peace, peace,’ when there is no peace at all. Ezekiel 13:10 Because they have led My people astray, saying, ‘Peace,’ when there is no peace, and whitewashing any flimsy wall that is built, Jeremiah 23:16 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. Ezekiel 13:2-3 “Son of man, prophesy against the prophets of Israel who are now prophesying. Tell those who prophesy out of their own imagination: Hear the word of the LORD! / This is what the Lord GOD says: Woe to the foolish prophets who follow their own spirit yet have seen nothing. Jeremiah 14:14 “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. Micah 3:5 This is what the LORD says: “As for the prophets who lead My people astray, who proclaim peace while they chew with their teeth, but declare war against one who puts nothing in their mouths: Treasury of Scripture And the messenger that went to call Micaiah spoke to him, saying, Behold, the words of the prophets declare good to the king with one assent; let your word therefore, I pray you, be like one of their's, and speak you good. Behold Job 22:13 And thou sayest, How doth God know? can he judge through the dark cloud? Psalm 10:11 He hath said in his heart, God hath forgotten: he hideth his face; he will never see it. Isaiah 30:10 Which say to the seers, See not; and to the prophets, Prophesy not unto us right things, speak unto us smooth things, prophesy deceits: assent [heb] mouth Joshua 9:2 That they gathered themselves together, to fight with Joshua and with Israel, with one accord. Jump to Previous Assent Consent Declare Good Messenger Micaiah Mouth Please Prophets Speak Summon Theirs Word WordsJump to Next Assent Consent Declare Good Messenger Micaiah Mouth Please Prophets Speak Summon Theirs Word Words2 Chronicles 18 1. Jehoshaphat, joined in affinity with Ahab, is persuaded to go against Ramoth Gilead4. Ahab, seduced by false prophets, according to the word of Micaiah, is slain there Then the messenger who had gone to call Micaiah instructed him This phrase introduces the messenger sent by King Ahab to summon the prophet Micaiah. In the context of ancient Israel, messengers often played crucial roles in conveying royal commands. Micaiah, known for his commitment to truth, contrasts with the court prophets who often sought to please the king. This sets the stage for a confrontation between divine truth and human manipulation. Behold, with one accord the words of the prophets are favorable to the king So please let your words be like theirs and speak favorably Persons / Places / Events 1. MicaiahA prophet of the Lord who is known for speaking the truth, regardless of the consequences. He is called upon to prophesy to King Ahab. 2. The Messenger An unnamed individual sent to bring Micaiah to King Ahab. He attempts to persuade Micaiah to conform to the other prophets' favorable predictions. 3. King Ahab The king of Israel, known for his idolatry and opposition to the prophets of the Lord. He seeks counsel from prophets before going to battle. 4. The Prophets A group of prophets who unanimously predict success for King Ahab, likely influenced by the desire to please the king rather than speak the truth. 5. Jehoshaphat The king of Judah, who allies with Ahab and seeks a true word from the Lord, prompting the call for Micaiah. Teaching Points The Pressure to ConformMicaiah faced pressure to conform to the majority opinion. As believers, we must be prepared to stand firm in God's truth, even when it is unpopular. The Importance of Truth Micaiah's commitment to speaking God's truth highlights the importance of integrity and faithfulness in delivering God's message. Discernment in Leadership Ahab's reliance on false prophets shows the danger of seeking counsel that aligns with personal desires rather than God's will. Leaders must seek and value truth over convenience. The Role of a True Prophet Micaiah exemplifies the role of a true prophet, who speaks God's word without fear of man. Believers are called to be bold in proclaiming God's truth. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 2 Chronicles 18:12?2. How does 2 Chronicles 18:12 challenge us to speak God's truth boldly? 3. Why is it important to resist pressure to conform, as seen in this verse? 4. How can we apply Micaiah's example of integrity in our daily lives? 5. What other biblical figures faced similar pressure to compromise God's message? 6. How does this verse encourage us to prioritize God's approval over man's? 7. Why did the messenger urge Micaiah to prophesy favorably in 2 Chronicles 18:12? 8. How does 2 Chronicles 18:12 challenge the integrity of prophetic messages? 9. What does 2 Chronicles 18:12 reveal about peer pressure among prophets? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 2 Chronicles 18? 11. God sent his prophet to threaten David with how many years of famine? Seven (2 Samuel 24:13) Three (I Chronicles 21:12) 12. In 2 Chronicles 18:21-22, how can an all-truthful God justly send a lying spirit to deceive Ahab? 13. Why does 1 Chronicles 18:12 credit Abishai with killing 18,000 Edomites, while 2 Samuel 8:13 attributes the same victory to David? 14. Who was Micaiah in the Bible? What Does 2 Chronicles 18:12 Mean The messenger who had gone to call Micaiah– Micaiah is singled out because King Ahab knows he speaks truth (2 Chron 18:7). – God often raises a lone, faithful voice in the midst of compromise (1 Kings 19:14,18; Acts 7:52). Instructed him – The messenger attempts to shape the prophet’s message before it is given, revealing pressure from earthly authority over heavenly authority (Jeremiah 26:12–15). – Even well-meaning courtiers can become instruments of manipulation when they prioritize the king’s comfort over God’s command (Galatians 1:10). “Behold, with one accord the words of the prophets are favorable to the king.” – Four hundred prophets have delivered the same optimistic prediction (2 Chron 18:5–11). – Consensus does not guarantee truth; false prophets can agree in error (Jeremiah 5:31; Matthew 7:13–14). – The statement exposes the temptation to measure truth by numbers rather than by fidelity to God’s revelation (Exodus 23:2). “So please let your words be like theirs,” – The plea is for conformity, not conviction. • Conformity avoids conflict (John 12:42–43). • Conformity flatters leaders (Psalm 12:2–3). • Conformity silences dissent that could expose sin (Isaiah 30:10). – True prophets resist such pressure (Amos 7:12–17). “and speak favorably.” – The messenger equates favorable speech with helpful speech, forgetting that real help comes from truthful revelation (Proverbs 27:6; Ephesians 4:25). – Scripture shows God’s word is sometimes hard to hear but ultimately life-giving (Hebrews 4:12; 2 Timothy 4:2). – Micaiah’s forthcoming refusal to comply underscores the necessity of fearing God above man (2 Chron 18:13; Acts 4:19). summary 2 Chronicles 18:12 highlights the subtle but potent pressure to conform God’s message to human preference. A solitary prophet is urged to echo the flattering chorus of false prophets for the king’s comfort. The verse warns that majority opinion, political expediency, and pleasant words cannot replace divinely revealed truth. Faithfulness requires speaking exactly what God says, regardless of earthly consequences. (12) The words of the prophets . . . one assent.--See margin, and comp. Joshua 9:2, "they assembled . . . to fight against Israel, one mouth "--i.e., with one consent.)Probably instead of dibhre, "words," we should read dibb?r-, "they said," a far slighter change in Hebrew writing than in English: "Behold the prophets have with one mouth spoken good unto (or, of) the king." So LXX. Like one of their's.--Literally, like one of them. Kings, like the word of one of them. Verse 12. - This verse bespeaks very clearly the rotten condition of Church and state, prophets and king and "officers" (ver. 8).Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Then the messengerוְהַמַּלְאָ֞ךְ (wə·ham·mal·’āḵ) Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4397: A messenger, of God, an angel who אֲשֶׁר־ (’ă·šer-) Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that had gone הָלַ֣ךְ ׀ (hā·laḵ) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 1980: To go, come, walk to call לִקְרֹ֣א (liq·rō) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 7121: To call, proclaim, read Micaiah לְמִיכָ֗יְהוּ (lə·mî·ḵā·yə·hū) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 4321: Micaiah -- 'Who is like Yah?' three Israelites instructed him, דִּבֶּ֤ר (dib·ber) Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 1696: To arrange, to speak, to subdue “Behold, הִנֵּ֞ה (hin·nêh) Interjection Strong's 2009: Lo! behold! with one פֶּֽה־ (peh-) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 6310: The mouth, edge, portion, side, according to accord אֶחָ֥ד (’e·ḥāḏ) Number - masculine singular Strong's 259: United, one, first the words דִּבְרֵ֧י (diḇ·rê) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 1697: A word, a matter, thing, a cause of the prophets הַנְּבִאִ֛ים (han·nə·ḇi·’îm) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 5030: A spokesman, speaker, prophet are favorable ט֖וֹב (ṭō·wḇ) Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 2896: Pleasant, agreeable, good to אֵלָיו֙ (’ê·lāw) Preposition | third person masculine singular Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to the king. הַמֶּ֑לֶךְ (ham·me·leḵ) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4428: A king So please נָ֧א (nā) Interjection Strong's 4994: I pray', 'now', 'then' let your words דְבָרְךָ֛ (ḏə·ḇā·rə·ḵā) Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 1697: A word, a matter, thing, a cause be וִֽיהִי־ (wî·hî-) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive imperfect Jussive - third person masculine singular Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be like כְּאַחַ֥ד (kə·’a·ḥaḏ) Preposition-k | Number - masculine singular Strong's 259: United, one, first theirs, מֵהֶ֖ם (mê·hem) Preposition-m | Pronoun - third person masculine plural Strong's 1992: They and speak וְדִבַּ֥רְתָּ (wə·ḏib·bar·tā) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Conjunctive perfect - second person masculine singular Strong's 1696: To arrange, to speak, to subdue favorably.” טּֽוֹב׃ (ṭō·wḇ) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 2896: Pleasant, agreeable, good Links 2 Chronicles 18:12 NIV2 Chronicles 18:12 NLT 2 Chronicles 18:12 ESV 2 Chronicles 18:12 NASB 2 Chronicles 18:12 KJV 2 Chronicles 18:12 BibleApps.com 2 Chronicles 18:12 Biblia Paralela 2 Chronicles 18:12 Chinese Bible 2 Chronicles 18:12 French Bible 2 Chronicles 18:12 Catholic Bible OT History: 2 Chronicles 18:12 The messenger who went to call Micaiah (2 Chron. 2Ch iiCh ii ch 2 chr 2chr) |
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