Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version and say, ‘This is what the king says: Put this fellow in prison and give him nothing but bread and water until I return safely.’” New Living Translation Give them this order from the king: ‘Put this man in prison, and feed him nothing but bread and water until I return safely from the battle!’” English Standard Version and say, ‘Thus says the king, Put this fellow in prison and feed him with meager rations of bread and water until I return in peace.’” Berean Standard Bible and tell them that this is what the king says: ‘Put this man in prison and feed him only bread and water until I return safely.’” Berean Literal Bible and say, ‘Thus says the king: Put this one in the house of restraint, and feed him with bread of affliction and water of affliction, until I return in peace.’” King James Bible And say, Thus saith the king, Put this fellow in the prison, and feed him with bread of affliction and with water of affliction, until I return in peace. New King James Version and say, ‘Thus says the king: “Put this fellow in prison, and feed him with bread of affliction and water of affliction, until I return in peace.” ’ ” New American Standard Bible and say, ‘This is what the king says: “Put this man in prison, and feed him enough bread and water to survive until I return safely.”’” NASB 1995 and say, ‘Thus says the king, “Put this man in prison and feed him sparingly with bread and water until I return safely."’” NASB 1977 and say, ‘Thus says the king, “Put this man in prison, and feed him sparingly with bread and water until I return safely.”’” Legacy Standard Bible and say, ‘Thus says the king, “Put this man in prison and feed him sparingly with bread and water until I return safely.”’” Amplified Bible and say, ‘Thus says the king: “Put this man in prison and feed him just enough bread and water to survive until I return in peace (safely).”’” Berean Annotated Bible and tell them that this is what the king says: ‘Put this man in prison and feed him only bread and water until I return safely. Christian Standard Bible and say, ‘This is what the king says: Put this guy in prison and feed him only a little bread and water until I come back safely.’ ” Holman Christian Standard Bible and say, ‘This is what the king says: Put this guy in prison and feed him only bread and water until I come back safely.’” American Standard Version and say, Thus saith the king, Put this fellow in the prison, and feed him with bread of affliction and with water of affliction, until I return in peace. Contemporary English Version Tell them to put him in prison and to give him nothing but bread and water until I come back safely." English Revised Version and say, Thus saith the king, Put this fellow in the prison, and feed him with bread of affliction and with water of affliction, until I return in peace. GOD'S WORD® Translation Say, 'This is what the king says: Put this man in prison, and feed him nothing but bread and water until I return home safely.'" Good News Translation Tell them to throw him in prison and to put him on bread and water until I return safely." International Standard Version Give him this order: 'Place him in prison on survival rations only until I come back safely.'" NET Bible Say, 'This is what the king says: "Put this man in prison. Give him only a little bread and water until I return safely."'" New Heart English Bible and say, 'Thus says the king, "Put this fellow in the prison, and feed him with bread of affliction and with water of affliction, until I return in peace."'" Webster's Bible Translation And say, Thus saith the king, Put this man in the prison, and feed him with bread of affliction and with water of affliction, until I return in peace. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard Bibleand tell them that this is what the king says: ‘Put this man in prison and feed him only bread and water until I return safely.’” World English Bible and say, ‘The king says, “Put this fellow in the prison, and feed him with bread of affliction and with water of affliction, until I return in peace.”’” Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand you have said, Thus said the king: Put this [one] in the house of restraint, and cause him to eat bread of oppression, and water of oppression, until my return in peace.” Berean Literal Bible and say, ‘Thus says the king: Put this one in the house of restraint, and feed him with bread of affliction and water of affliction, until I return in peace.’” Young's Literal Translation and ye have said, Thus said the king, Put ye this one in the house of restraint, and cause him to eat bread of oppression, and water of oppression, till my return in peace.' Smith's Literal Translation And say, Thus said the king, Put ye this in the house of the prison, and feed him with bread of oppression and water of oppression till my turning back in peace. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd say: Thus saith the king: Put this fellow in prison, and give him bread and water in a small quantity till I return in peace. Catholic Public Domain Version And you shall say: ‘Thus says the king: Send this man to prison, and give to him a little bread and a little water, until I return in peace.’ ” New American Bible and say, ‘This is the king’s order: Put this man in prison and feed him scanty rations of bread and water until I come back in safety!’ ” New Revised Standard Version and say, ‘Thus says the king: Put this fellow in prison, and feed him on reduced rations of bread and water until I return in peace.’” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd say, Thus says the king: Put this fellow in the prison, and feed him with bread of affliction and with water of affliction until I return in peace. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And say: ‘Thus says the King, throw this one into the house of prisoners and feed him bread to preserve life and give him drinking water to preserve life until whenever I will return in peace.’” OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917and say: Thus saith the king: Put this fellow in the prison, and feed him with scant bread and with scant water, until I return in peace.' Brenton Septuagint Translation and ye shall say, Thus said the king, Put this fellow into the prison house, and let him eat the bread of affliction, and drink the water of affliction, until I return in peace. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Micaiah Prophesies Against Ahab…25And the king of Israel declared, “Take Micaiah and return him to Amon the governor of the city and to Joash the king’s son, 26and tell them that this is what the king says: ‘Put this man in prison and feed him only bread and water until I return safely.’” 27But Micaiah replied, “If you ever return safely, the LORD has not spoken through me.” Then he added, “Take heed, all you people!”… Cross References and tell them that this is what the king says: 2 Kings 1:9 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!’” 2 Kings 1:11 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 1:13 So the king sent a third captain with his fifty men. And the third captain went up, fell on his knees before Elijah, and begged him, “Man of God, may my life and the lives of these fifty servants of yours please be precious in your sight. ‘Put this man in prison 1 Kings 22:27 and tell them that this is what the king says: ‘Put this man in prison and feed him only bread and water until I return safely.’” Jeremiah 37:15 The officials were angry with Jeremiah, and they beat him and placed him in jail in the house of Jonathan the scribe, for it had been made into a prison. 2 Chronicles 16:10 Asa was angry with the seer and became so enraged over this matter that he put the man in prison. And at the same time Asa oppressed some of the people. and feed him only bread and water 2 Kings 6:22 “Do not kill them,” he replied. “Would you kill those you have captured with your own sword or bow? Set food and water before them, that they may eat and drink and then return to their master.” 1 Kings 13:8-9 But the man of God replied, “If you were to give me half your possessions, I still would not go with you, nor would I eat bread or drink water in this place. / For this is what I was commanded by the word of the LORD: ‘You must not eat bread or drink water or return by the way you came.’” Isaiah 30:20 The Lord will give you the bread of adversity and the water of affliction, but your Teacher will no longer hide Himself—with your own eyes you will see Him. until I return safely.’ Genesis 28:21 so that I may return safely to my father’s house, then the LORD will be my God. Psalm 121:7-8 The LORD will guard you from all evil; He will preserve your soul. / The LORD will watch over your coming and going, both now and forevermore. Psalm 91:11-12 For He will command His angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways. / They will lift you up in their hands, so that you will not strike your foot against a stone. Jeremiah 38:6 So they took Jeremiah and dropped him into the cistern of Malchiah, the king’s son, which was in the courtyard of the guard. They lowered Jeremiah with ropes into the cistern, which had no water but only mud, and Jeremiah sank down into the mud. Matthew 27:2 They bound Him, led Him away, and handed Him over to Pilate the governor. Mark 15:1 Early in the morning, the chief priests, elders, scribes, and the whole Sanhedrin devised a plan. They bound Jesus, led Him away, and handed Him over to Pilate. Luke 23:1 Then the whole council rose and led Jesus away to Pilate. Treasury of Scripture And say, Thus said the king, Put this fellow in the prison, and feed him with bread of affliction and with water of affliction, until I return in peace. Put 2 Chronicles 18:15 And the king said to him, How many times shall I adjure thee that thou say nothing but the truth to me in the name of the LORD? 2 Chronicles 16:10 Then Asa was wroth with the seer, and put him in a prison house; for he was in a rage with him because of this thing. And Asa oppressed some of the people the same time. 1 Kings 22:26-28 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; … this fellow 1 Samuel 25:21 Now David had said, Surely in vain have I kept all that this fellow hath in the wilderness, so that nothing was missed of all that pertained unto him: and he hath requited me evil for good. Matthew 12:24 But when the Pharisees heard it, they said, This fellow doth not cast out devils, but by Beelzebub the prince of the devils. Luke 23:2 And they began to accuse him, saying, We found this fellow perverting the nation, and forbidding to give tribute to Caesar, saying that he himself is Christ a King. bread of affliction Psalm 80:5 Thou feedest them with the bread of tears; and givest them tears to drink in great measure. Psalm 102:9 For I have eaten ashes like bread, and mingled my drink with weeping, Isaiah 30:20 And though the Lord give you the bread of adversity, and the water of affliction, yet shall not thy teachers be removed into a corner any more, but thine eyes shall see thy teachers: until I return Deuteronomy 29:19 And it come to pass, when he heareth the words of this curse, that he bless himself in his heart, saying, I shall have peace, though I walk in the imagination of mine heart, to add drunkenness to thirst: Psalm 10:5 His ways are always grievous; thy judgments are far above out of his sight: as for all his enemies, he puffeth at them. Proverbs 14:16 A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil: but the fool rageth, and is confident. Jump to Previous Affliction Bread Cause Eat Fare Feed Fellow Food House King's Oppression Order Peace Prison Restraint Safely Scant Sparingly WaterJump to Next Affliction Bread Cause Eat Fare Feed Fellow Food House King's Oppression Order Peace Prison Restraint Safely Scant Sparingly Water2 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 and tell them that this is what the king says: This phrase indicates a command from a king, highlighting the authority and power of a monarch in ancient Israel. In the context of 2 Chronicles 18, the king is Ahab, the ruler of the northern kingdom of Israel. Ahab's reign is marked by idolatry and opposition to the prophets of Yahweh. The phrase underscores the king's attempt to assert control over the situation, reflecting the common practice of kings issuing decrees that were to be followed without question. This mirrors other instances in the Bible where kings issue commands, such as King Nebuchadnezzar in Daniel 3:10. ‘Put this man in prison: and feed him only bread and water: until I return safely.’” Persons / Places / Events 1. King AhabThe king of Israel who sought counsel from prophets before going to battle. He is known for his idolatry and opposition to God's prophets. 2. King Jehoshaphat The king of Judah who allied with Ahab for the battle against Ramoth-gilead, seeking a true word from the Lord. 3. Micaiah A prophet of the Lord who was known for speaking the truth, even when it was unpopular or dangerous. He prophesied against Ahab's plans. 4. Prison The place where Micaiah was sent as a result of his prophecy, symbolizing the rejection of God's truth by those in power. 5. Ramoth-gilead The location of the battle where Ahab sought to reclaim territory, which becomes the setting for the fulfillment of Micaiah's prophecy. Teaching Points Courage in Truth-TellingMicaiah's example teaches us the importance of standing firm in God's truth, even when it leads to personal suffering or rejection. Discernment in Alliances Jehoshaphat's alliance with Ahab serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of aligning with those who do not honor God. The Cost of Disobedience Ahab's disregard for God's warning through Micaiah ultimately leads to his downfall, illustrating the consequences of ignoring divine counsel. Faithfulness in Adversity Micaiah's imprisonment reminds us that faithfulness to God may lead to trials, but His truth remains steadfast and will ultimately prevail. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 2 Chronicles 18:26?2. How does 2 Chronicles 18:26 illustrate consequences of ignoring God's guidance? 3. What role does obedience play in the events of 2 Chronicles 18:26? 4. How can we discern true prophecy today, as seen in 2 Chronicles 18? 5. How does this verse connect with Proverbs 3:5-6 about trusting God? 6. How can we apply the lessons from 2 Chronicles 18:26 in decision-making? 7. Why was Micaiah imprisoned for speaking God's truth in 2 Chronicles 18:26? 8. How does 2 Chronicles 18:26 reflect on the consequences of opposing authority? 9. What does 2 Chronicles 18:26 teach about the cost of being a true prophet? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 2 Chronicles 18? 11. How do we square the accounts of 2 Chronicles 26 with 2 Kings 15, given the differing details about Uzziah (also called Azariah) and his reign? 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. How many stalls of horses did Solomon have? (1 Kings 4:26 vs. 2 Chronicles 9:25) 14. Solomon built a facility containing how many baths? Two thousand (1 Kings 7:26) Over three thousand (2 Chronicles 4:5) What Does 2 Chronicles 18:26 Mean Setting and Context2 Chronicles 18 tells of King Ahab of Israel persuading King Jehoshaphat of Judah to join him in battle at Ramoth-gilead. Four hundred court prophets promise success, but the lone prophet Micaiah, speaking the word of the LORD, foretells disaster (2 Chronicles 18:12-22; cf. 1 Kings 22:6-17). Ahab reacts to Micaiah’s bleak prophecy with the command in verse 26. “Put this man in prison” • Ahab orders confinement to silence the voice that challenges his plans (cf. 2 Chronicles 16:10 where Asa imprisoned the seer Hanani; Jeremiah 37:15). • The king exercises earthly power, yet God’s word remains unchained (2 Timothy 2:9). • The clash highlights the perennial tension between political authority and prophetic truth (Acts 5:28-29). “Feed him only bread and water” • Minimal rations symbolize punishment and contempt, aimed at breaking the prophet’s resolve (Psalm 80:5; Isaiah 30:20). • Micaiah shares in the suffering of earlier and later servants of God who faced deprivation for truth’s sake (1 Kings 17:4; Hebrews 11:37-38). • Even in hardship, the righteous live “by every word that comes from the mouth of God” (Deuteronomy 8:3; Matthew 4:4). “Until I return safely” • Ahab assumes control over Micaiah’s fate, yet the prophet has already declared that the king will not return alive (2 Chronicles 18:16-22). • The phrase exposes Ahab’s arrogance and denial of divine judgment (Proverbs 16:18; James 4:13-16). • God’s verdict stands: Ahab dies in battle, proving Micaiah true (2 Chronicles 18:33-34). Lessons for Today • Truth may bring opposition; fidelity to God outweighs human approval (Matthew 5:11-12). • Earthly rulers can restrain bodies but not the authority of Scripture (Acts 4:19-20). • Hardship for righteousness is temporary; vindication is certain (2 Corinthians 4:17; Revelation 2:10). summary 2 Chronicles 18:26 records Ahab’s harsh response to a message he refused to hear. The command to imprison Micaiah on bread and water until the king’s “safe return” reveals Ahab’s attempt to suppress God’s word, his contempt for the prophet, and his presumption against divine judgment. The verse reminds us that rulers may wield power, but God’s truth prevails, and those who stand for it, though suffering now, will ultimately be vindicated. (26) Bread of affliction, and with water of affliction.--In the Hebrew the second word (lahats) is not a genitive but an accusative, "bread with stint," "water with stint." Literally, squeezing. Vulg., "panis modicum et aquae pauxillum." Syriac, "bread (enough) to keep life, and water (enough) to keep life." (Comp. Isaiah 30:20.)Until I return.--A correction of until I come (Kings). Verse 26. - Only the slightest differences are noticeable between this verse and the parallel, this latter using the sign of the objective case (which in this instance would probably lend some contemptuousness of expression), and using the word "come" instead of return.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew and tell themוַאֲמַרְתֶּ֗ם (wa·’ă·mar·tem) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - second person masculine plural Strong's 559: To utter, say that this is what כֹּ֚ה (kōh) Adverb Strong's 3541: Like this, thus, here, now the king הַמֶּ֔לֶךְ (ham·me·leḵ) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4428: A king says: אָמַ֣ר (’ā·mar) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say ‘Put שִׂ֥ימוּ (śî·mū) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine plural Strong's 7760: Put -- to put, place, set this [man] זֶ֖ה (zeh) Pronoun - masculine singular Strong's 2088: This, that in prison בֵּ֣ית (bêṯ) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1004: A house and feed him וְהַאֲכִלֻ֜הוּ (wə·ha·’ă·ḵi·lu·hū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Imperative - masculine plural | third person masculine singular Strong's 398: To eat only bread לֶ֤חֶם (le·ḥem) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3899: Food, bread, grain and water וּמַ֣יִם (ū·ma·yim) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 4325: Water, juice, urine, semen until עַ֖ד (‘aḏ) Preposition Strong's 5704: As far as, even to, up to, until, while I return שׁוּבִ֥י (šū·ḇî) Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct | first person common singular Strong's 7725: To turn back, in, to retreat, again safely.’” בְשָׁלֽוֹם׃ (ḇə·šā·lō·wm) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 7965: Safe, well, happy, friendly, welfare, health, prosperity, peace Links 2 Chronicles 18:26 NIV2 Chronicles 18:26 NLT 2 Chronicles 18:26 ESV 2 Chronicles 18:26 NASB 2 Chronicles 18:26 KJV 2 Chronicles 18:26 BibleApps.com 2 Chronicles 18:26 Biblia Paralela 2 Chronicles 18:26 Chinese Bible 2 Chronicles 18:26 French Bible 2 Chronicles 18:26 Catholic Bible OT History: 2 Chronicles 18:26 And say Thus says the king Put (2 Chron. 2Ch iiCh ii ch 2 chr 2chr) |
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