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2 Chronicles 18:27

Micaiah
Truth and honesty

25 And the king of Israel declared, “Take Micaiah and return him to Amon the governor of the city and to Joash the king’s son,

26 and tell them that this is what the king says: ‘Put this man in prison and feed him only bread and water until I return safely.’”

But Micaiah replied, “If you ever return safely, the LORD has not spoken through me.” Then he added, “Take heed, all you people!”

28 So the king of Israel and Jehoshaphat king of Judah went up to Ramoth-gilead.

29 And the king of Israel said to Jehoshaphat, “I will disguise myself and go into battle, but you wear your royal robes.” So the king of Israel disguised himself and went into battle.

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Here the Bible tells a story about someone else. Ask yourself what it can say to us today. Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.

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BSB
But Micaiah replied, “If you ever return safely, the LORD has not spoken through me.” Then he added, “Take heed, all you people!”
KJV
And Micaiah said, If thou certainly return in peace, then hath not the LORD spoken by me. And he said, Hearken, all ye people.
WEB
Micaiah said, “If you return at all in peace, the LORD has not spoken by me.” He said, “Listen, you people, all of you!”
ASV
And Micaiah said, If thou return at all in peace, Jehovah hath not spoken by me. And he said, Hear, ye peoples, all of you.
DARBY
And Micah said, If thou return at all in peace, Jehovah has not spoken by me. And he said, Hearken, O peoples, all of you!
BLB
And Micaiah said, “If you ever return in peace, YHWH has not spoken by me.” And he said, “Hear, O peoples, all of them!”
ÅB
Mika sa: Kommer du uskadd hjem igjen, så har Herren ikke talt gjennom meg. Og han sa: Hør dette, dere folk alle sammen!
OTB
Men Mika sa: «Hvis du virkelig kommer tilbake i fred, har Herren ikke talt ved meg.» Og han sa: «Hør, alle folk!»
B1930
Mika sa: Kommer du uskadd hjem igjen, så har Herren ikke talt gjennem mig. Og han sa: Hør dette, I folk alle sammen!

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