2 Chronicles 18:25 kjv
Then the king of Israel said, Take ye Micaiah, and carry him back to Amon the governor of the city, and to Joash the king's son;
2 Chronicles 18:25 nkjv
Then the king of Israel said, "Take Micaiah, and return him to Amon the governor of the city and to Joash the king's son;
2 Chronicles 18:25 niv
The king of Israel then ordered, "Take Micaiah and send him back to Amon the ruler of the city and to Joash the king's son,
2 Chronicles 18:25 esv
And the king of Israel said, "Seize Micaiah and take him back to Amon the governor of the city and to Joash the king's son,
2 Chronicles 18:25 nlt
"Arrest him!" the king of Israel ordered. "Take him back to Amon, the governor of the city, and to my son Joash.
2 Chronicles 18 25 Cross References
| Verse | Text | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Deut 13:1-5 | If a prophet or one who foretells by dreams... says, "Let us follow other gods"... you must not listen... | Testing false prophets; leads astray. |
| Deut 18:20-22 | But a prophet who presumes to speak in my name anything I have not commanded... that prophet is to be put to death. If what a prophet proclaims... does not take place... | Discerning true from false prophecy. |
| 1 Kgs 22:34-37 | But a certain man drew his bow at random and struck the king... So the king died... | Fulfillment of Micaiah's prophecy; Ahab's end. |
| 2 Kgs 17:13-15 | The LORD warned Israel and Judah through all his prophets and seers: "Turn from your evil ways"... But they would not listen... | Rejection of God's prophets and words. |
| Jer 14:14 | The prophets are prophesying lies in my name... they are prophesying to you lying visions, divinations, idolatries and delusions of their own minds. | False prophets speaking their own invention. |
| Jer 20:2 | Pashhur struck Jeremiah the prophet and put him in the stocks... | Persecution of a true prophet (Jeremiah). |
| Jer 23:16-17 | Do not listen to what the prophets are prophesying to you... They speak visions from their own minds, not from the mouth of the Lord. They keep saying to those who despise me... | False prophets speaking falsely peaceful words. |
| Jer 23:25-32 | "I have heard what the prophets say... 'I have had a dream! I have had a dream!'... They think the dreams they tell one another will make my people forget my name..." | False prophets promoting dreams over God's word. |
| Jer 38:6 | So they took Jeremiah and put him into the cistern... | Persecution of a true prophet (Jeremiah). |
| Amos 7:10-13 | Amaziah the priest of Bethel sent a message to Jeroboam... "Amos is raising a conspiracy against you..." He said to Amos, "Get out, you seer! Go back to the land of Judah." | Rejection and expulsion of a true prophet (Amos). |
| Prov 1:25-31 | Since you ignored all my advice... I in turn will laugh when disaster strikes you... for they hated knowledge and did not choose to fear the LORD. | Consequences of rejecting wisdom/truth. |
| Isa 55:11 | so is my word that goes out from my mouth: It will not return to me empty, but will accomplish what I desire... | Inevitable fulfillment of God's word. |
| Ezek 13:3-7 | "Woe to the foolish prophets who follow their own spirit and have seen nothing!" | Condemnation of prophets who follow their own ways. |
| Matt 5:11-12 | "Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me... In the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you." | Persecution is a sign of prophetic authenticity. |
| Matt 7:15 | "Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing but inwardly are ravenous wolves." | Warning against false teachers. |
| Luke 6:23 | "Rejoice in that day and leap for joy, because great is your reward in heaven. For that is how their ancestors treated the prophets." | Comfort in prophetic persecution. |
| Acts 5:40 | They called the apostles in and had them flogged. Then they ordered them not to speak in the name of Jesus, and let them go. | Apostles face persecution for their message. |
| Acts 7:52 | "Which of the prophets did your ancestors not persecute? They even killed those who predicted the coming of the Righteous One." | Consistent persecution of God's messengers. |
| Gal 6:7 | Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows. | Spiritual law of cause and effect. |
| 1 Jn 4:1 | Dear friends, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God... | Imperative to test spiritual claims. |
| Heb 11:36-38 | Others suffered mockings and flogging, and even chains and imprisonment... They went about in sheepskins and goatskins, destitute, persecuted and ill-treated— the world was not worthy of them. | Suffering and imprisonment of faithful people. |
| Rom 1:28 | Furthermore, just as they did not think it worthwhile to retain the knowledge of God, so God gave them over to a depraved mind... | Divine consequence of rejecting God's truth. |
| John 3:19-20 | This is the verdict: Light has come into the world, but people loved darkness instead of light because their deeds were evil. Everyone who does evil hates the light... | Preference for darkness over divine truth. |
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2 Chronicles 18 25 Meaning
King Ahab's command in 2 Chronicles 18:25 dictates the immediate arrest and detainment of the true prophet Micaiah. This action was a direct consequence of Micaiah’s prophecy that contradicted the 400 false prophets, declaring God's decree of Ahab's defeat and death in battle. By consigning Micaiah to Amon, the governor of the city, and Joash, the king's son, Ahab sought to silence the prophetic voice of truth, ensuring Micaiah’s strict imprisonment until he supposedly returned victorious. It starkly reveals Ahab's willful rebellion against the word of the Lord and his preference for convenient deception over unpleasant divine revelation.
2 Chronicles 18 25 Context
2 Chronicles Chapter 18 recounts a critical moment in the reign of King Ahab of Israel, involving his attempt to reclaim Ramoth-gilead from Aram and the tragic prophecy concerning his fate. King Jehoshaphat of Judah, through an unfortunate dynastic alliance with Ahab, agrees to join the war effort. Before engaging, Jehoshaphat, a righteous king, insists on consulting the Lord. Ahab, despite possessing 400 court prophets who enthusiastically promised victory, reluctantly summons Micaiah, acknowledging that this particular prophet never speaks anything good concerning him.
Micaiah's prophecy dramatically contrasts with the flattering pronouncements of Ahab’s prophets, whom he sarcastically mocks before delivering the Lord’s true message: a vision of scattered Israel without a shepherd, and a revelation of a "lying spirit" permitted by God to deceive Ahab's false prophets, sealing his doom. Enraged by this unpalatable truth, Ahab issues the command in verse 25, dismissing and punishing Micaiah instead of heeding the divine warning. This rejection ultimately leads to Ahab's death in battle, fulfilling Micaiah’s prophetic word and showcasing the unfailing sovereignty of God. The immediate historical context is thus a clash between divine truth and royal self-deception, played out against the backdrop of an imminent war.
2 Chronicles 18 25 Word analysis
- Then (וַיֹּאמֶר - wayyo’mer): A common Hebrew conjunctive consecutive, here emphasizing the immediate response of the king following Micaiah’s inconvenient prophecy. It marks the rapid shift from Micaiah's prophetic declaration to Ahab's definitive action.
- the king (הַמֶּלֶךְ - hammelek): Refers specifically to King Ahab of Israel, a monarch characterized by idolatry and persistent rejection of divine truth, most notably seen in his conflicts with Elijah and now Micaiah. This highlights his ultimate authority in the matter, exercised in direct opposition to God.
- said (אֹמֶר - 'ômer): Signifies the issuance of a verbal command or decree, which carries immediate force and implications within the royal court.
- ‘Take (קְחוּ - qechu): An imperative verb, directly ordering the royal officials to seize Micaiah. It denotes an arrest and taking into custody, indicating force or detention.
- Micaiah (מִיכָיְהוּ - Mikayah): The proper name of the prophet, meaning "Who is like Yahweh?" or "Who is like the LORD?". His name profoundly reflects his unwavering loyalty to the one true God, setting him apart from the multitude of false prophets and emphasizing his unique mission to declare God’s singular truth. His steadfastness under persecution testifies to the meaning of his name.
- and return him (וְהֲשִׁיבֻהוּ - wehashivuhu): Literally "and cause him to return" or "and send him back." This implies that Micaiah had been brought before the king (likely from an existing place of custody or detention), and now he is to be sent back to a place of confinement, emphasizing the ongoing nature of his restriction and the intent for a secure, indefinite incarceration.
- to Amon (אֶל-אָמוֹן - 'el-'Amon): Amon (meaning "master builder" or "reliable") is identified as the city governor. This suggests that he held a significant administrative and perhaps judicial role in the capital city (likely Samaria). His position ensured strict adherence to the king’s command and secure management of the imprisoned prophet.
- the governor (שַׂר - sar): A title denoting a high official, chief, or prince. In this context, it signifies an administrative leader of significant authority, capable of managing state prisoners. The inclusion of this title stresses the official nature of Micaiah's incarceration under state power.
- of the city (הָעִיר - ha'ir): Referring to the capital city of Samaria. Placing Micaiah under the city governor underscored his public disgrace and ensured his complete isolation from influencing the populace or accessing others.
- and to Joash (וְאֶל-יוֹאָשׁ - we'el-Yoash): Joash (meaning "the Lord has given") is mentioned alongside Amon. This implies dual responsibility or shared authority over Micaiah. It also suggests that Micaiah's imprisonment had royal oversight, adding gravity and direct royal control to the detention.
- the king's son (בֶּן-הַמֶּלֶךְ - ben-hammelek): This title signifies Joash’s royal lineage, but more importantly, often implied a specific, high-ranking official role in administration, such as overseeing royal affairs, or serving as a royal treasurer, quartermaster, or warden of royal prisoners. His involvement meant the king’s personal investment and strict instructions regarding Micaiah's fate, highlighting the severity of Ahab's judgment.
2 Chronicles 18 25 Bonus section
The mention of Joash as "the king's son" but not necessarily an heir or regent, indicates a system of specific, trusted administrative roles for members of the royal family in ancient Israelite monarchies. Placing Micaiah under both the civil authority (Amon, governor) and a direct royal family member (Joash, king's son) demonstrates the high-level security Ahab sought for Micaiah's detention, signifying the king's perception of the prophet's words as a profound personal and political threat. This dual custody arrangement would ensure accountability and prevent any unauthorized release or influence by external parties.
2 Chronicles 18 25 Commentary
2 Chronicles 18:25 encapsulates King Ahab's entrenched rebellion against divine authority. Confronted with uncomfortable truth from God’s genuine prophet, Micaiah, Ahab chose suppression over submission. His command to seize and imprison Micaiah under the charge of two high-ranking officials – the city governor Amon and his own son Joash – reveals not only his personal fury but also a calculated effort to silence any voice that contradicted his desired outcome. This action demonstrates a ruler preferring flattering lies to a hard, life-saving truth. It underscores a timeless conflict: the unbending courage of God's messenger versus the punitive power of a leader hardened by sin, rejecting grace. Ultimately, Ahab's decision to imprison the prophet led directly to his own death, as Micaiah’s unheeded words of judgment came to pass.