2 Chronicles 18:6 kjv — But Jehoshaphat said, Is there not here a prophet of the Lord besides, that we might enquire of him?

King James Version

"But Jehoshaphat said, Is there not here a prophet of the Lord besides, that we might enquire of him?"

— 2 Chronicles 18:6, King James Version

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2 Chronicles 18 — Context

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And Ahab king of Israel said unto Jehoshaphat king of Judah, Wilt thou go with me to Ramoth–gilead? And he answered him, I am as thou art, and my people as thy people; and we will be with thee in the war.

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And Jehoshaphat said unto the king of Israel, Enquire, I pray thee, at the word of the Lord to day.

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Therefore the king of Israel gathered together of prophets four hundred men, and said unto them, Shall we go to Ramoth–gilead to battle, or shall I forbear? And they said, Go up; for God will deliver it into the king’s hand.

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But Jehoshaphat said, Is there not here a prophet of the Lord besides, that we might enquire of him?

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And the king of Israel said unto Jehoshaphat, There is yet one man, by whom we may enquire of the Lord: but I hate him; for he never prophesied good unto me, but always evil: the same is Micaiah the son of Imla. And Jehoshaphat said, Let not the king say so.

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And the king of Israel called for one of his officers, and said, Fetch quickly Micaiah the son of Imla.

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And the king of Israel and Jehoshaphat king of Judah sat either of them on his throne, clothed in their robes, and they sat in a void place at the entering in of the gate of Samaria; and all the prophets prophesied before them.

2 Chronicles 18:6 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Chronicles 18:6 say?
2 Chronicles 18:6 in the King James Version reads: “But Jehoshaphat said, Is there not here a prophet of the Lord besides, that we might enquire of him?”
Where is 2 Chronicles 18:6 in the Bible?
2 Chronicles 18:6 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Chronicles, chapter 18, verse 6.
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 18:6.
What translation should I read 2 Chronicles 18:6 in?
2 Chronicles 18:6 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 18:6?
2 Chronicles 18:6 reads (KJV): “But Jehoshaphat said, Is there not here a prophet of the Lord besides, that we might enquire of him?” 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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