2 Chronicles 18:13 nasb — But Micaiah said, "As the LORD lives, what my God says, that I will speak."

NASB

"But Micaiah said, "As the LORD lives, what my God says, that I will speak.""

— 2 Chronicles 18:13, NASB

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2 Chronicles 18 — Context

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Zedekiah the son of Chenaanah made horns of iron for himself and said, "Thus says the LORD, 'With these you shall gore the Arameans until they are consumed.'"

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All the prophets were prophesying thus, saying, "Go up to Ramoth-gilead and succeed, for the LORD will give it into the hand of the king."

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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."

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But Micaiah said, "As the LORD lives, what my God says, that I will speak."

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When he came to the king, the king said to him, "Micaiah, shall we go to Ramoth-gilead to battle, or shall I refrain?" He said, "Go up and succeed, for they will be given into your hand."

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Then the king said to him, "How many times must I adjure you to speak to me nothing but the truth in the name of the LORD?"

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So he said, "I saw all Israel Scattered on the mountains, Like sheep which have no shepherd; And the LORD said, 'These have no master. Let each of them return to his house in peace.'"

2 Chronicles 18:13 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Chronicles 18:13 say?
2 Chronicles 18:13 in the NASB reads: “But Micaiah said, "As the LORD lives, what my God says, that I will speak."”
Where is 2 Chronicles 18:13 in the Bible?
2 Chronicles 18:13 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Chronicles, chapter 18, verse 13.
Who wrote 2 Chronicles?
2 Chronicles is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Ezra). It was written c. 450–425 BC.
What is the book of 2 Chronicles about?
2 Chronicles narrates Solomon's reign and the kings of Judah down to the exile, with particular emphasis on the temple and faithful worship. It ends with Cyrus's decree authorizing the return — a note of hope for a people just home from Babylon.
What are the major themes of 2 Chronicles?
2 Chronicles explores themes including Temple, Worship, Faithful Kings, Reform, Return. These themes shape the meaning and context of 2 Chronicles 18:13.
What translation should I read 2 Chronicles 18:13 in?
2 Chronicles 18:13 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 2 Chronicles 18:13?
2 Chronicles 18:13 reads (NASB): “But Micaiah said, "As the LORD lives, what my God says, that I will speak."” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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