2 Chronicles 18:6-7 But Jehoshaphat said, Is there not here a prophet of the LORD besides, that we might inquire of him?… I. What an appalling illustration is this of the fact that MEN LOVE TO BE FLATTERED AND ENCOURAGED EVEN AT THE EXPENSE OF EVERYTHING HOLY AND TRUE. "A wonderful and horrible thing is come to pass in the land; the prophets prophesy falsely, and the priests bear rule by their means; and My people love to have it so." II. What a vivid illustration is this of THE SUBLIME FUNCTION OF AN INCORRUPTIBLE TRUTH-TELLER! This is not Micaiah's first appearance before the king. He had established his reputation as a God-fearing and truth-speaking man, and Ahab's denunciation was in reality Micaiah's highest praise. 1. No wicked man should be quite easy in the sanctuary. 2. Do you suppose that it is pleasant for a minister to be always opposing any man? 3. A man is not your enemy because he tells you the truth. Opposition will come. (J. Parker, D.D.) Parallel Verses KJV: But Jehoshaphat said, Is there not here a prophet of the LORD besides, that we might inquire of him?WEB: But Jehoshaphat said, "Isn't there here a prophet of Yahweh besides, that we may inquire of him?" |
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