Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version When he arrived, the king asked him, “Micaiah, shall we go to war against Ramoth Gilead, or shall I not?” “Attack and be victorious,” he answered, “for they will be given into your hand.” New Living Translation When Micaiah arrived before the king, Ahab asked him, “Micaiah, should we go to war against Ramoth-gilead, or should I hold back?” Micaiah replied sarcastically, “Yes, go up and be victorious, for you will have victory over them!” English Standard Version And when he had come to the king, the king said to him, “Micaiah, shall we go to Ramoth-gilead to battle, or shall I refrain?” And he answered, “Go up and triumph; they will be given into your hand.” Berean Standard Bible When Micaiah arrived, the king asked him, “Micaiah, should we go to war against Ramoth-gilead, or should we refrain?” “Go up and triumph,” Micaiah replied, “for they will be delivered into your hand.” Berean Literal Bible And he came to the king, and the king said to him, “Micaiah, shall we go against Ramoth-gilead to the war, or shall I refrain?” And he said, “Go and prosper, and they shall be delivered into your⁺ hands.” King James Bible And when he was come to the king, the king said unto him, Micaiah, shall we go to Ramothgilead to battle, or shall I forbear? And he said, Go ye up, and prosper, and they shall be delivered into your hand. New King James Version Then he came to the king; and the king said to him, “Micaiah, shall we go to war against Ramoth Gilead, or shall I refrain?” And he said, “Go and prosper, and they shall be delivered into your hand!” New American Standard Bible When he came to the king, the king said to him, “Micaiah, should we go to battle against Ramoth-gilead, or should I refrain?” He said, “Go up and succeed, for they will be handed over to you!” NASB 1995 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.” NASB 1977 And 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.” Legacy Standard Bible Then he came to the king, and the king said to him, “Micaiah, shall we go to Ramoth-gilead to battle, or shall I refrain?” And he said, “Go up and succeed, and they will be given into your hand.” Amplified Bible When he came to the king, the king said to him, “Micaiah, shall we go to Ramoth-gilead to battle, or shall I refrain?” And he said, “Go up and succeed, for they will be handed over to you.” Berean Annotated Bible When Micaiah arrived, the king asked him, “Micaiah (who is like God), should we go to war against Ramoth-gilead (heights) (rocky region), or should we refrain? “Go up and triumph, Micaiah replied, “for they will be delivered into your⁺ hand.” Christian Standard Bible So he went to the king, and the king asked him, “Micaiah, should we go to Ramoth-gilead for war, or should I refrain? ” Micaiah said, “March up and succeed, for they will be handed over to you.” Holman Christian Standard Bible So he went to the king, and the king asked him, “Micaiah, should we go to Ramoth-gilead for war, or should I refrain?” Micaiah said, “March up and succeed, for they will be handed over to you.” American Standard Version And when he was come to the king, the king said unto him, Micaiah, shall we go to Ramoth-gilead to battle, or shall I forbear? And he said, Go ye up, and prosper; and they shall be delivered into your hand. Contemporary English Version Then Micaiah went up to Ahab, who asked, "Micaiah, should we attack Ramoth?" "Yes!" Micaiah answered. "The LORD will help you capture the city." English Revised Version And when he was come to the king, the king said unto him, Micaiah, shall we go to Ramoth-gilead to battle, or shall I forbear? And he said, Go ye up, and prosper; and they shall be delivered into your hand. GOD'S WORD® Translation When he came to the king, the king asked him, "Micaiah, should we go to war against Ramoth in Gilead or not?" Micaiah said, "Attack and you will win. They will be handed over to you." Good News Translation When he appeared before King Ahab, the king asked him, "Micaiah, should King Jehoshaphat and I go and attack Ramoth, or not?" "Attack!" Micaiah answered. "Of course you'll win. The LORD will give you victory." International Standard Version When Micaiah approached the king, the king asked him, "Micaiah, should we go to war against Ramoth-gilead, or should I not?" "Go to war," Micaiah replied, "and you will be successful, because the LORD will hand it over to the king!" NET Bible Micaiah came before the king and the king asked him, "Micaiah, should we attack Ramoth Gilead or not?" He answered him, "Attack! You will succeed; they will be handed over to you." New Heart English Bible When he had come 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 prosper. They shall be delivered into your hand." Webster's Bible Translation And when he had come to the king, the king said to him, Micaiah, shall we go to Ramoth-gilead to battle, or shall I forbear? And he said, Go ye up, and prosper, and they shall be delivered into your hand. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleWhen Micaiah arrived, the king asked him, “Micaiah, should we go to war against Ramoth-gilead, or should we refrain?” “Go up and triumph,” Micaiah replied, “for they will be delivered into your hand.” World English Bible When he had come to the king, the king said to him, “Micaiah, shall we go to Ramoth Gilead to battle, or shall I forbear?” He said, “Go up, and prosper. They shall be delivered into your hand.” Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd he comes to the king, and the king says to him, “Micaiah, do we go to Ramoth-Gilead to battle, or do I refrain?” And he says, “Go up, and prosper, and they are given into your hand.” Berean Literal Bible And he came to the king, and the king said to him, “Micaiah, shall we go against Ramoth-gilead to the war, or shall I refrain?” And he said, “Go and prosper, and they shall be delivered into your⁺ hands.” Young's Literal Translation And he cometh in unto the king, and the king saith unto him, 'Micaiah, do we go unto Ramoth-Gilead to battle, or do I forbear?' And he saith, 'Go ye up, and prosper, and they are given into your hand.' Smith's Literal Translation And he will come to the king, and the king will say to him, Micaiah, shall we go to Ramoth-Gilead to war, or shall I desist? And he will say, Go ye up and prosper, and they shall be given into your hand. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleSo he came to the king: and the king said to him: Micheas, shall we go to Ramoth Galaad to fight, or forbear? And he answered him: Go up, for all shall succeed prosperously, and the enemies shall be delivered into your hands. Catholic Public Domain Version Therefore, he went to the king. And the king said to him, “Micaiah, should we go to war against Ramoth Gilead, or should we be quieted?” And he responded to him: “Ascend. For everything will come to prosperity, and the enemies will be delivered into your hands.” New American Bible When he came to the king, the king said to him, “Micah, shall we go to fight at Ramoth-gilead, or shall I refrain?” He said, “Attack and conquer! They will be delivered into your power.” New Revised Standard Version When he had come to the king, the king said to him, “Micaiah, shall we go to Ramoth-gilead to battle, or shall I refrain?” He answered, “Go up and triumph; they will be given into your hand.” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd when he was come to the king, the king said to him, Micaiah, shall we go to Ramath-gilead or shall I forbear? And he said to him, Go up and triumph, and they shall be delivered into your hands. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And he went on to the King and the King said to him: “Mikah, shall we go to Ramath Gelad or not?” And he said to him: “Go up and triumph over it, and they shall be delivered into your hands!” OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And when he was come to the king, the king said unto him: ' Micaiah, shall we go to Ramoth-gilead to battle, or shall I forbear?' And he said: 'Go ye up, and prosper; and they shall be delivered into your hand.' Brenton Septuagint Translation And he came to the king, and the king said to him, Michaias, shall I go up to Ramoth Galaad to battle, or shall I forbear? And he said, Go up, and thou shalt prosper, and they shall be given into your hands. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Micaiah Prophesies Against Ahab…13But Micaiah said, “As surely as the LORD lives, I will speak whatever my God tells me.” 14When Micaiah arrived, the king asked him, “Micaiah, should we go to war against Ramoth-gilead, or should we refrain?” “Go up and triumph,” Micaiah replied, “for they will be given into your hand.” 15But the king said to him, “How many times must I make you swear not to tell me anything but the truth in the name of the LORD?”… Cross References When Micaiah arrived, 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 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.” Daniel 5:13 So Daniel was brought before the king, who asked him, “Are you Daniel, one of the exiles my father the king brought from Judah? the king asked him, 1 Kings 22:15 When Micaiah arrived, the king asked him, “Micaiah, should we go to war against Ramoth-gilead, or should we refrain?” “Go up and triumph,” Micaiah replied, “for the LORD will deliver it into the hand of the king.” 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 Kings 3:11 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.” “Micaiah, should we go to war against Ramoth-gilead, or should we refrain?” 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.” Judges 20:18 The Israelites set out, went up to Bethel, and inquired of God, “Who of us shall go up first to fight against the Benjamites?” “Judah will be first,” the LORD replied. 2 Samuel 2:1 Some time later, David inquired of the LORD, “Should I go up to one of the towns of Judah?” “Go up,” the LORD answered. Then David asked, “Where should I go?” “To Hebron,” replied the LORD. “Go up and triumph,” Micaiah replied, 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.” 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.’ 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, “for they will be delivered into your hand.” Joshua 8:1 Then the LORD said to Joshua, “Do not be afraid or discouraged. Take the whole army with you, and go up and attack Ai. See, I have delivered into your hand the king of Ai, his people, his city, and his land. 1 Samuel 23:4 Once again, David inquired of the LORD, and the LORD answered him: “Go at once to Keilah, for I will deliver the Philistines into your hand.” 2 Samuel 5:19 So David inquired of the LORD, “Should I go up against the Philistines? Will You deliver them into my hand?” “Go up,” replied the LORD, “for I will surely deliver the Philistines into your hand.” Jeremiah 28:10-17 Then the prophet Hananiah took the yoke off the neck of Jeremiah the prophet and broke it. / And in the presence of all the people Hananiah proclaimed, “This is what the LORD says: ‘In this way, within two years I will break the yoke of Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon off the neck of all the nations.’” At this, Jeremiah the prophet went on his way. / But shortly after Hananiah the prophet had broken the yoke off his neck, the word of the LORD came to Jeremiah: … Treasury of Scripture And when he was come to the king, the king said to him, Micaiah, shall we go to Ramothgilead to battle, or shall I forbear? And he said, Go you up, and prosper, and they shall be delivered into your hand. Go ye up 1 Kings 18:27 And it came to pass at noon, that Elijah mocked them, and said, Cry aloud: for he is a god; either he is talking, or he is pursuing, or he is in a journey, or peradventure he sleepeth, and must be awaked. 1 Kings 22:15 So he came to the king. And the king said unto him, Micaiah, shall we go against Ramothgilead to battle, or shall we forbear? And he answered him, Go, and prosper: for the LORD shall deliver it into the hand of the king. Ecclesiastes 11:1 Cast thy bread upon the waters: for thou shalt find it after many days. Jump to Previous Arrived Attack Battle Delivered Forbear Gilead Hand Hands Micah Micaiah Micai'ah Prosper Ramoth Ramothgilead Ramoth-Gilead Refrain Succeed Triumph Victorious WarJump to Next Arrived Attack Battle Delivered Forbear Gilead Hand Hands Micah Micaiah Micai'ah Prosper Ramoth Ramothgilead Ramoth-Gilead Refrain Succeed Triumph Victorious War2 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 When Micaiah arrived Micaiah, a prophet of the Lord, is introduced here as he arrives to speak to King Ahab. His arrival is significant because he is known for speaking the truth, unlike the false prophets who often told the king what he wanted to hear. Micaiah's presence underscores the tension between true prophecy and the king's desire for favorable predictions. This moment is set in the context of a royal court where prophets were often summoned to provide divine guidance. the king asked him “Micaiah, should we go to war against Ramoth-gilead, or should we refrain?” “Go up and triumph,” Micaiah replied “for they will be delivered into your hand.” Persons / Places / Events 1. MicaiahA prophet of the Lord who is known for speaking the truth, even when it is unpopular or dangerous. His role in this passage is to deliver God's message to King Ahab. 2. King Ahab The king of Israel, known for his idolatry and opposition to God's prophets. He seeks Micaiah's counsel regarding the battle against Ramoth-gilead. 3. King Jehoshaphat The king of Judah, who allies with Ahab for the battle. He insists on seeking the counsel of a prophet of the Lord before proceeding. 4. Ramoth-gilead A city of strategic importance, contested between Israel and Aram. The battle for this city is the central event around which this account revolves. 5. The False Prophets A group of prophets who tell King Ahab what he wants to hear, in contrast to Micaiah, who speaks the truth from God. Teaching Points The Importance of Truthful ProphecyMicaiah's example teaches us the importance of speaking God's truth, even when it is unpopular or dangerous. We must prioritize God's message over human approval. Discernment in Leadership Leaders, like Jehoshaphat, should seek God's guidance and be wary of advice that merely aligns with their desires. True discernment requires seeking God's will above all. The Danger of Surrounding Ourselves with Yes-Men Ahab's reliance on false prophets who tell him what he wants to hear serves as a warning against surrounding ourselves with people who only affirm our desires rather than challenge us with truth. The Consequences of Ignoring God's Word Ahab's eventual downfall illustrates the peril of ignoring God's warnings. We must heed God's word to avoid spiritual and practical consequences. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 2 Chronicles 18:14?2. How does Micaiah's response in 2 Chronicles 18:14 demonstrate courage and faithfulness? 3. What can we learn about truth-telling from Micaiah's example in this passage? 4. How does Micaiah's prophecy connect with other biblical warnings against false prophets? 5. How can we apply Micaiah's boldness in our own lives today? 6. What does Micaiah's interaction with Ahab teach about standing firm in God's truth? 7. Why did Micaiah initially tell Ahab he would succeed in 2 Chronicles 18:14? 8. How does Micaiah's prophecy challenge the concept of divine truth? 9. What does 2 Chronicles 18:14 reveal about the nature of prophecy? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 2 Chronicles 18? 11. In 2 Chronicles 18:14–17, why does Micaiah offer a prophecy so different from the other prophets—could this indicate conflicting traditions? 12. Comparing 2 Chronicles 18 with 1 Kings 22, how can both accounts be inerrant if they present varying details about the same event? 13. In 1 Kings 15:14, why are the high places said to remain, yet 2 Chronicles 14:3 claims Asa removed them? 14. Why does 2 Kings 14:3 say Amaziah followed God while 2 Chronicles 25:14 depicts him turning to idols? What Does 2 Chronicles 18:14 Mean When Micaiah arrived“When Micaiah arrived…” (2 Chronicles 18:14a) • Micaiah steps into a throne room filled with about four hundred prophets who have already promised victory (2 Chronicles 18:9–11). • His arrival follows his declaration, “As the LORD lives, I will say only what my God tells me” (v. 13). Like Elijah before Ahab (1 Kings 18:21), he comes as a lone voice for truth. • The scene reminds us that God continues to provide witnesses even when falsehood seems dominant (Romans 11:3–4). The king asked him “…the king asked him, ‘Micaiah, should we go to war against Ramoth-gilead, or should we refrain?’” (v. 14b) • Both King Ahab of Israel and King Jehoshaphat of Judah are present (2 Chronicles 18:3). Jehoshaphat wants a true word from the LORD (v. 6). • The question is direct, yet Ahab’s heart is already bent toward battle (v. 3, 12). Compare this with Balaam’s repeated inquiries while already desiring Balak’s reward (Numbers 22:18–19). • Scripture warns that those who seek guidance with predetermined agendas often hear only what they want (Ezekiel 14:3; 2 Timothy 4:3). Go up and triumph “‘Go up and triumph,’ Micaiah replied…” (v. 14c) • Micaiah’s words mirror the chorus of the false prophets (v. 11). Their identical promise—“Go up and triumph”—exposes the emptiness of flattery. • His tone is ironic. Ahab senses it, which is why he immediately insists on “nothing but the truth in the name of the LORD” (v. 15). • Sarcasm in prophetic speech is not unprecedented (1 Kings 18:27). It forces hearers to confront their motives. • This moment highlights the difference between words that please people and words that please God (Galatians 1:10). They will be delivered into your hand “…‘for they will be delivered into your hand.’” (v. 14d) • Taken at face value, the line predicts victory. Yet Micaiah soon gives the real prophecy: “I saw all Israel scattered on the hills like sheep without a shepherd” (v. 16). • The contrast reveals Ahab’s testing. God allows delusion for those who reject truth (2 Thessalonians 2:10–12). • 2 Chronicles 18:20–22 explains that a lying spirit was permitted to entice Ahab through the majority prophets. Micaiah’s brief echo unmasks that deception. • The final outcome proves Micaiah’s true message: Ahab dies in battle despite his disguise (2 Chronicles 18:33–34), confirming Deuteronomy 18:21–22—true prophecy is verified by fulfillment. summary 2 Chronicles 18:14 records the initial, ironic reply of the lone faithful prophet to a king committed to his own will. By echoing the empty assurances of the crowd, Micaiah exposes Ahab’s craving for flattery and sets the stage for the uncompromising word of judgment that follows. The verse reminds us that God may permit deceptive voices when hearts refuse truth, yet He still raises a clear, faithful witness whose words stand proven in the end. (14) Shall I forbear.--Kings, shall we forbear. (See Note on 2Chronicles 18:5.)And he said, Go ye up . . . and they shall be delivered.--Kings repeats the words of 2Chronicles 18:11, "Go thou up, and prosper thou, and the Lord," &c. The chronicler has substituted a reply, which states quite definitely that they (i.e., the Syrians) shall be delivered into the hands of the allied sovereigns. In 2Chronicles 18:11 the object of the verb "deliver" was not expressed. This rather reminds us of the Delphic oracle: "If Cr?sus pass the Halys, a mighty empire will be overthrown," though the words of Zedekiah in the preceding verse are plain enough. Verse 14. - This first reply of Micaiah, given in the latter haft of the verse, does not stand for untruth or deceit, but for very thinly veiled, very thinly disguised, very keen taunt and reproof. It has been well described as the ironical echo of the language of the unreal prophets. Micaiah begins by answering a fool according to his folly, i.e. according to his own heart's desire. He had just come from some place of imprisonment or punishment (ver. 25). And he so spoke or so looked that the king should know he had not spoken his last word in answer to the inquiry addressed to him.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew When Micaiah arrived,וַיָּבֹא֮ (way·yā·ḇō) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go the king הַמֶּ֜לֶךְ (ham·me·leḵ) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4428: A king asked וַיֹּ֨אמֶר (way·yō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say him, אֵלָ֗יו (’ê·lāw) Preposition | third person masculine singular Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to “Micaiah, מִיכָה֙ (mî·ḵāh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 4318: Micah -- the name of several Israelites should we go הֲנֵלֵ֞ךְ (hă·nê·lêḵ) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - first person common plural Strong's 1980: To go, come, walk to war לַמִּלְחָמָ֖ה (lam·mil·ḥā·māh) Preposition-l, Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 4421: A battle, war against אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to Ramoth-gilead, רָמֹ֥ת (rā·mōṯ) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 7433: Ramoth-gilead -- a city East of the Jordan or אִם־ (’im-) Conjunction Strong's 518: Lo!, whether?, if, although, Oh that!, when, not should we refrain?” אֶחְדָּ֑ל (’eḥ·dāl) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - first person common singular Strong's 2308: To be flabby, desist, be lacking, idle “Go up עֲל֣וּ (‘ă·lū) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine plural Strong's 5927: To ascend, in, actively and triumph,” וְהַצְלִ֔יחוּ (wə·haṣ·lî·ḥū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Imperative - masculine plural Strong's 6743: To push forward Micaiah replied, וַיֹּ֙אמֶר֙ (way·yō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say “for they will be given וְיִנָּתְנ֖וּ (wə·yin·nā·ṯə·nū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Nifal - Conjunctive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 5414: To give, put, set into your hand.” בְּיֶדְכֶֽם׃ (bə·yeḏ·ḵem) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct | second person masculine plural Strong's 3027: A hand Links 2 Chronicles 18:14 NIV2 Chronicles 18:14 NLT 2 Chronicles 18:14 ESV 2 Chronicles 18:14 NASB 2 Chronicles 18:14 KJV 2 Chronicles 18:14 BibleApps.com 2 Chronicles 18:14 Biblia Paralela 2 Chronicles 18:14 Chinese Bible 2 Chronicles 18:14 French Bible 2 Chronicles 18:14 Catholic Bible OT History: 2 Chronicles 18:14 When he was come to the king (2 Chron. 2Ch iiCh ii ch 2 chr 2chr) |
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