2 Chronicles 18:11 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

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.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

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 BOTTOM LINE

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

This occurs during the reign of King Ahab of Israel, who wanted to recapture the city of Ramoth-gilead from the Arameans. Ahab had consulted 400 prophets who all gave him the encouraging message he hoped to hear, but these were likely false prophets or court prophets who told the king what would please him rather than God's true message.

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When Micaiah came before the king, the king asked him, 'Micaiah, should we go to war against Ramoth-gilead, or should I hold back?' And Micaiah answered, 'Go ahead and attack—you'll succeed, and they will be handed over to you.'

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So Micaiah came to the king. The king asked him, 'Micaiah, should we go to war against Ramoth-gilead, or should we hold back?' And Micaiah answered him, 'Go ahead and you'll succeed, because the LORD will hand it over to the king.'

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