1 Kings 22:9
New International Version
So the king of Israel called one of his officials and said, “Bring Micaiah son of Imlah at once.”

New Living Translation
So the king of Israel called one of his officials and said, “Quick! Bring Micaiah son of Imlah.”

English Standard Version
Then the king of Israel summoned an officer and said, “Bring quickly Micaiah the son of Imlah.”

Berean Standard Bible
So the king of Israel called one of his officials and said, “Bring Micaiah son of Imlah at once.”

King James Bible
Then the king of Israel called an officer, and said, Hasten hither Micaiah the son of Imlah.

New King James Version
Then the king of Israel called an officer and said, “Bring Micaiah the son of Imlah quickly!”

New American Standard Bible
Then the king of Israel summoned an officer and said, “Bring Micaiah son of Imlah quickly.”

NASB 1995
Then the king of Israel called an officer and said, “Bring quickly Micaiah son of Imlah.”

NASB 1977
Then the king of Israel called an officer and said, “Bring quickly Micaiah son of Imlah.”

Legacy Standard Bible
Then the king of Israel called an officer and said, “Hasten to bring Micaiah son of Imlah.”

Amplified Bible
Then the king of Israel summoned an officer and said, “Bring quickly Micaiah the son of Imlah.”

Christian Standard Bible
So the king of Israel called an officer and said, “Hurry and get Micaiah son of Imlah! ”

Holman Christian Standard Bible
So the king of Israel called an officer and said, “Hurry and get Micaiah son of Imlah!”

American Standard Version
Then the king of Israel called an officer, and said, Fetch quickly Micaiah the son of Imlah.

Contemporary English Version
Then Ahab sent someone to bring Micaiah as soon as possible.

English Revised Version
Then the king of Israel called an officer, and said, Fetch quickly Micaiah the son of Imlah.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
The king of Israel called for an officer and said, "Quick! [Get] Micaiah, son of Imlah!"

Good News Translation
Then Ahab called in a court official and told him to go and get Micaiah at once.

International Standard Version
Nevertheless, the king of Israel called one of his officers and ordered him, "Bring me Imla's son Micaiah quickly."

Majority Standard Bible
So the king of Israel called one of his officials and said, ?Bring Micaiah son of Imlah at once.?

NET Bible
The king of Israel summoned an official and said, "Quickly bring Micaiah son of Imlah."

New Heart English Bible
Then the king of Israel called an officer, and said, "Quickly get Micaiah the son of Imlah."

Webster's Bible Translation
Then the king of Israel called an officer, and said, Hasten hither Micaiah the son of Imlah.

World English Bible
Then the king of Israel called an officer, and said, “Quickly get Micaiah the son of Imlah.”
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And the king of Israel calls to a certain eunuch and says, “Hurry along Micaiah son of Imlah.”

Young's Literal Translation
And the king of Israel calleth unto a certain eunuch, and saith, 'Hasten Micaiah son of Imlah.'

Smith's Literal Translation
And the king of Israel will call for one eunuch, and say, Hasten, Micaiah, son of Imlah.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Then the king of Israel called an eunuch, and said to him: Make haste, and bring hither Micheas the son of Jemla.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Therefore, the king of Israel called a certain eunuch, and he said to him, “Hurry to bring here Micaiah, the son of Imlah.”

New American Bible
So the king of Israel called an official and said to him, “Get Micaiah, son of Imlah, at once.”

New Revised Standard Version
Then the king of Israel summoned an officer and said, “Bring quickly Micaiah son of Imlah.”
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Then the king of Israel called a eunuch and said, Make haste and bring here Micah the son of Imlah.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And the King of Israel called one Eunuch and said to him: “Quickly! Mikah, son of Yamla!”
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Then the king of Israel called an officer, and said: 'Fetch quickly Micaiah the son of Imlah.'

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And the king of Israel called a eunuch and said, Bring hither quickly Michaias son of Jemblaa.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Ahab and the False Prophets
8The king of Israel answered, “There is still one man who can ask the LORD, but I hate him because he never prophesies anything good for me, but only bad. He is Micaiah son of Imlah.” “The king should not say that!” Jehoshaphat replied. 9So the king of Israel called one of his officials and said, “Bring Micaiah son of Imlah at once.” 10Dressed in royal attire, the king of Israel and Jehoshaphat king of Judah were sitting on their thrones at the threshing floor by the entrance of the gate of Samaria, with all the prophets prophesying before them.…

Cross References
2 Chronicles 18:8
So the king of Israel called one of his officials and said, “Bring Micaiah son of Imlah at once.”

1 Kings 21:8-14
Then Jezebel wrote letters in Ahab’s name, sealed them with his seal, and sent them to the elders and nobles who lived with Naboth in his city. / In the letters she wrote: “Proclaim a fast and give Naboth a seat of honor among the people. / But seat two scoundrels opposite him and have them testify, ‘You have cursed both God and the king!’ Then take him out and stone him to death.” ...

2 Kings 3:11-14
But Jehoshaphat asked, “Is there no prophet of the LORD here? Let us inquire of the LORD through him.” And one of the servants of the king of Israel answered, “Elisha son of Shaphat is here. He used to pour water on the hands of Elijah.” / Jehoshaphat affirmed, “The word of the LORD is with him.” So the king of Israel and Jehoshaphat and the king of Edom went down to him. / Elisha, however, said to the king of Israel, “What have we to do with each other? Go to the prophets of your father and of your mother!” “No,” replied the king of Israel, “for it is the LORD who has summoned these three kings to deliver them into the hand of Moab.” ...

Jeremiah 38:14
Then King Zedekiah sent for Jeremiah the prophet and received him at the third entrance to the house of the LORD. “I am going to ask you something,” said the king to Jeremiah. “Do not hide anything from me.”

Jeremiah 37:17
Later, King Zedekiah sent for Jeremiah and received him in his palace, where he asked him privately, “Is there a word from the LORD?” “There is,” Jeremiah replied. “You will be delivered into the hand of the king of Babylon.”

2 Samuel 12:1-7
Then the LORD sent Nathan to David, and when he arrived, he said, “There were two men in a certain city, one rich and the other poor. / The rich man had a great number of sheep and cattle, / but the poor man had nothing except one small ewe lamb that he had bought. He raised it, and it grew up with him and his children. It shared his food and drank from his cup; it slept in his arms and was like a daughter to him. ...

2 Kings 1:9-15
Then King Ahaziah sent to Elijah a captain with his company of fifty men. So the captain went up to Elijah, who was sitting on top of a hill, and said to him, “Man of God, the king declares, ‘Come down!’” / Elijah answered the captain, “If I am a man of God, may fire come down from heaven and consume you and your fifty men.” And fire came down from heaven and consumed the captain and his fifty men. / So the king sent to Elijah another captain with his fifty men. And the captain said to Elijah, “Man of God, the king declares, ‘Come down at once!’” ...

2 Kings 6:32
Now Elisha was sitting in his house, and the elders were sitting with him. The king sent a messenger ahead, but before he arrived, Elisha said to the elders, “Do you see how this murderer has sent someone to cut off my head? Look, when the messenger comes, shut the door to keep him out. Is not the sound of his master’s footsteps behind him?”

Matthew 14:3-5
Now Herod had arrested John and bound him and put him in prison on account of Herodias, his brother Philip’s wife, / because John had been telling him, “It is not lawful for you to have her.” / Although Herod wanted to kill John, he was afraid of the people, because they regarded John as a prophet.

Mark 6:17-20
For Herod himself had ordered that John be arrested and bound and imprisoned, on account of his brother Philip’s wife Herodias, whom Herod had married. / For John had been telling Herod, “It is not lawful for you to have your brother’s wife!” / So Herodias held a grudge against John and wanted to kill him. But she had been unable, ...

Acts 4:18-21
Then they called them in again and commanded them not to speak or teach at all in the name of Jesus. / But Peter and John replied, “Judge for yourselves whether it is right in God’s sight to listen to you rather than God. / For we cannot stop speaking about what we have seen and heard.” ...

Acts 5:27-29
They brought them in and made them stand before the Sanhedrin, where the high priest interrogated them. / “We gave you strict orders not to teach in this name,” he said. “Yet you have filled Jerusalem with your teaching and are determined to make us responsible for this man’s blood.” / But Peter and the other apostles replied, “We must obey God rather than men.

Matthew 10:18
On My account you will be brought before governors and kings as witnesses to them and to the Gentiles.

Luke 21:12
But before all this, they will seize you and persecute you. On account of My name they will deliver you to the synagogues and prisons, and they will bring you before kings and governors.

Acts 23:33-35
When the horsemen arrived in Caesarea, they delivered the letter to the governor and presented Paul to him. / The governor read the letter and asked what province Paul was from. Learning that he was from Cilicia, / he said, “I will hear your case when your accusers arrive.” Then he ordered that Paul be kept under guard in Herod’s Praetorium.


Treasury of Scripture

Then the king of Israel called an officer, and said, Hasten here Micaiah the son of Imlah.

officer.

2 Kings 9:32
And he lifted up his face to the window, and said, Who is on my side? who? And there looked out to him two or three eunuchs.

2 Chronicles 18:8
And the king of Israel called for one of his officers, and said, Fetch quickly Micaiah the son of Imla.

Isaiah 39:7
And of thy sons that shall issue from thee, which thou shalt beget, shall they take away; and they shall be eunuchs in the palace of the king of Babylon.

Hasten

1 Kings 22:26,27
And the king of Israel said, Take Micaiah, and carry him back unto Amon the governor of the city, and to Joash the king's son; …

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1 Kings 22
1. Ahab, seduced by false prophets, by Michaiah's word, is slain at Ramoth Gilead
37. The dogs lick up his blood, and Ahaziah succeeds him
41. Jehoshaphat's good reign
45. His acts
46. Jehoram succeeds him
51. Ahaziah's evil reign














So the king of Israel
This phrase refers to King Ahab, the ruler of the northern kingdom of Israel. Ahab's reign is marked by idolatry and conflict with the prophets of Yahweh, particularly Elijah. Historically, Ahab's rule is set in the 9th century BC, a time when Israel was often at odds with neighboring nations and internally divided by religious apostasy. The mention of "the king of Israel" sets the stage for a confrontation between royal authority and prophetic truth.

called one of his officials
The term "officials" here indicates the presence of a structured royal court, with attendants and officers who served the king. This reflects the administrative complexity of Ahab's reign, which was influenced by alliances and political maneuvering. The Hebrew root for "official" often implies a servant or minister, highlighting the hierarchical nature of the king's court and the obedience expected from those who served him.

and said, 'Bring Micaiah son of Imlah
Micaiah is a prophet of Yahweh, known for his commitment to speaking God's truth, regardless of the consequences. His name means "Who is like Yah?" which underscores his role as a true prophet amidst a court filled with false prophets. The mention of "son of Imlah" provides a genealogical anchor, emphasizing the personal and familial identity of the prophet, which was significant in Hebrew culture. Micaiah's presence in this narrative contrasts with the false prophets who sought to please the king rather than God.

at once
The urgency in the king's command reflects the tension and immediacy of the situation. Ahab is preparing for battle and seeks prophetic counsel, albeit reluctantly, from Micaiah, whom he knows will speak the truth. The phrase "at once" suggests a moment of decision and the pressing need for divine guidance, even as Ahab's heart remains resistant to God's will. This urgency also highlights the dramatic unfolding of events, as the true prophet is summoned to speak amidst a chorus of deceitful voices.

Verse 9. - Then the king of Israel caned an officer [Heb. one eunuch. So the LXX., εὐνοῦχον ἕνα. So that Samuel's forebodings have been realized (1 Samuel 8:15, marg.) Probably, like Ebed Melech, the Ethiopian (Jeremiah 38:7), he was a foreigner; possibly a prisoner of war (Herod. 3:49; 6:32). Deuteronomy 23:1 suggests that even such a king as Ahab would hardly inflict this humiliation upon an Israelite. From 1 Chronicles 28:1, Hebrews, we gather that even David's court had its eunuchs, and we may be sure that Solomon's enormous harem could not be maintained without them. In later days we find them prominent in the history, and occupying important positions under the king (2 Kings 8:6; 2 Kings 9:32; 2 Kings 23:11; 2 Kings 25:19; Jeremiah 29:2; Jeremiah 34:19; Jeremiah 52:25, etc. Cf. Genesis 37:36)], and said, Hasten hither Micaiah the son of.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
So the king
מֶ֣לֶךְ (me·leḵ)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 4428: A king

of Israel
יִשְׂרָאֵ֔ל (yiś·rā·’êl)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3478: Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc

called
וַיִּקְרָא֙ (way·yiq·rā)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 7121: To call, proclaim, read

one
אֶחָ֑ד (’e·ḥāḏ)
Number - masculine singular
Strong's 259: United, one, first

of his officials
סָרִ֖יס (sā·rîs)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 5631: A eunuch, valet, a minister of state

and said,
וַיֹּ֕אמֶר (way·yō·mer)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 559: To utter, say

“Bring
מַהֲרָ֖ה (ma·hă·rāh)
Verb - Piel - Imperative - masculine singular | third person feminine singular
Strong's 4116: To be liquid, flow easily, to hurry, promptly

Micaiah
מִיכָ֥יְהוּ (mî·ḵā·yə·hū)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 4321: Micaiah -- 'Who is like Yah?' three Israelites

the son
בֶן־ (ḇen-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1121: A son

of Imlah {at once}.”
יִמְלָֽה׃ (yim·lāh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3229: Imlah -- father of the prophet Micaiah


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