And the king of Israel called for one of his officers, and said, Fetch quickly Micaiah the son of Imla.
So the king of Israel called one of his officers and said, 'Go quickly and bring Micaiah, the son of Imla.'
The king of Israel is urgently summoning a prophet named Micaiah to come before him.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative of 2 Chronicles 18, King Ahab of Israel had allied with King Jehoshaphat of Judah to wage war against their enemies, such as the king of Aram. When Ahab consulted his court prophets for advice, Jehoshaphat requested a true prophet of the Lord, prompting Ahab to reluctantly summon Micaiah son of Imla, who was known for delivering unpopular messages from God. This event underscores the conflict between false prophets who catered to the king's desires and genuine prophets who spoke God's truth.
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