And all the prophets prophesied so, saying, Go up to Ramothgilead, and prosper: for the LORD shall deliver it into the hand of the king.
All the other prophets agreed and said the same thing: 'Go ahead and attack Ramoth-gilead, and you will succeed! The LORD will give you victory and hand the city over to the king.'
The writer is describing how a group of false prophets all told King Ahab what he wanted to hear - that God would give him victory in battle.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative of 2 Chronicles 18, King Ahab of Israel and King Jehoshaphat of Judah were discussing a military alliance to retake the city of Ramoth-gilead from the Arameans, as Ahab sought to expand his territory. Ahab's court prophets, who were often aligned with the king's interests rather than God's true word, falsely prophesied victory to encourage the battle. This event reflects the common practice in ancient Israel where rulers consulted prophets for divine approval, but these prophets could be influenced by political pressures.
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