2 Chronicles 18:14 Meaning and Explanation
“And when he was come to the king, the king said unto him, Micaiah, shall we go to Ramothgilead to battle, or shall I forbear? And he said, Go ye up, and prosper, and they shall be delivered into your hand.”
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Read Full Chapter →Micaiah initially tells Ahab to go up to battle and promises they will succeed.
The Context of 2 Chronicles 18:14
Micaiah's first, ambiguous answer about going to war.
What Does 2 Chronicles 18:14 Mean?
When Micaiah appeared before Ahab, the king asked the same question he had posed to the 400 prophets. Surprisingly, Micaiah's initial response appeared to echo theirs: 'Go up and prosper; they shall be delivered into your hand.' This seeming agreement caught the king off guard.
Micaiah's words, however, contained a hidden irony that would only become clear later. He was not lying, but speaking in a way that required the king to press for deeper truth. His answer was technically accurate—they would indeed 'be delivered into hand'—but not in the way Ahab would want.
Frequently Asked Questions About 2 Chronicles 18:14
What does 2 Chronicles 18:14 mean?
Micaiah initially tells Ahab to go up to battle and promises they will succeed.
What is the context of 2 Chronicles 18:14?
Micaiah's first, ambiguous answer about going to war.