And the king of Israel said to Jehoshaphat, Did I not tell thee that he would not prophesy good unto me, but evil?
The king of Israel said to Jehoshaphat, 'Didn't I tell you that he wouldn't prophesy anything good about me, only bad things?'
The king of Israel is complaining that the prophet Micaiah always brings him bad news instead of the good news he wants to hear.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative, King Ahab of Israel and King Jehoshaphat of Judah had formed an alliance to reclaim the city of Ramoth-gilead from the Arameans, seeking advice from prophets before battle. Ahab, known for his idolatry and wickedness, preferred prophets who told him what he wanted to hear, but Micaiah, a faithful prophet of God, delivered a true but unfavorable prophecy of defeat and death. This verse captures Ahab's sarcastic response to Jehoshaphat, revealing his disdain for honest divine warnings amid a culture where false prophets often flattered kings.
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