2 Chronicles 18:8 asv — Then the king of Israel called an officer, and said, Fetch quickly Micaiah the son of Imla.

American Standard Version

"Then the king of Israel called an officer, and said, Fetch quickly Micaiah the son of Imla. "

— 2 Chronicles 18:8, American Standard Version

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2 Chronicles 18 — Context

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Then the king of Israel gathered the prophets together, 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 hand of the king.

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But Jehoshaphat said, Is there not here a prophet of Jehovah besides, that we may inquire of him?

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And the king of Israel said unto Jehoshaphat, There is yet one man by whom we may inquire of Jehovah: but I hate him; for he never prophesieth good concerning 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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Then the king of Israel called an officer, and said, Fetch quickly Micaiah the son of Imla.

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Now the king of Israel and Jehoshaphat the king of Judah sat each 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.

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And Zedekiah the son of Chenaanah made him horns of iron and said, Thus saith Jehovah, With these shalt thou push the Syrians, until they be consumed.

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And all the prophets prophesied so, saying, Go up to Ramoth-gilead, and prosper; for Jehovah will deliver it into the hand of the king.

2 Chronicles 18:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Chronicles 18:8 say?
2 Chronicles 18:8 in the American Standard Version reads: “Then the king of Israel called an officer, and said, Fetch quickly Micaiah the son of Imla. ”
Where is 2 Chronicles 18:8 in the Bible?
2 Chronicles 18:8 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Chronicles, chapter 18, verse 8.
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 18:8.
What translation should I read 2 Chronicles 18:8 in?
2 Chronicles 18:8 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 18:8?
2 Chronicles 18:8 reads (ASV): “Then the king of Israel called an officer, and said, Fetch quickly Micaiah the son of Imla. ” 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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