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2 Chronicles 18:25

Old Testament Historical ASV (1901)

What does 2 Chronicles 18:25 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And the king of Israel said, Take ye Micaiah, and carry him back unto Amon the governor of the city, and to Joash the king`s son;” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And the king of Israel said, Take ye Micaiah, and carry him back unto Amon the governor of the city, and to Joash the king`s son;
2 Chronicles 18:25 — American Standard Version

Context — 2 Chronicles 18

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
22Now therefore, behold, Jehovah hath put a lying spirit in the mouth of these thy prophets; and Jehovah hath spoken evil concerning thee.
23Then Zedekiah the son of Chenaanah came near, and smote Micaiah upon the cheek, and said, Which way went the Spirit of Jehovah from me to speak unto thee?
24And Micaiah said, Behold, thou shalt see on that day, when thou shalt go into an inner chamber to hide thyself.
25And the king of Israel said, Take ye Micaiah, and carry him back unto Amon the governor of the city, and to Joash the king`s son;
26and say, Thus saith the king, Put this fellow in the prison, and feed him with bread of affliction and with water of affliction, until I return in peace.
27And Micaiah said, If thou return at all in peace, Jehovah hath not spoken by me. And he said, Hear, ye peoples, all of you.
28So the king of Israel and Jehoshaphat the king of Judah went up to Ramoth-gilead.
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What do historical commentaries say?

Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“18:25-26 Ahab’s defiance against the Lord is seen in his contempt for Micaiah, the Lord’s prophet.”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“and carry him back: Ch2 18:8; Jer 37:15-21, Jer 38:6, Jer 38:7; Act 24:25-27 2 Chronicles 18:26”
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