2 Chronicles 18:19 Meaning and Explanation
“And the LORD said, Who shall entice Ahab king of Israel, that he may go up and fall at Ramothgilead? And one spake saying after this manner, and another saying after that manner.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →In the throne room, God seeks someone to entice Ahab to his doom at Ramoth-gilead.
The Context of 2 Chronicles 18:19
God's question to the heavenly host about enticing Ahab.
What Does 2 Chronicles 18:19 Mean?
The heavenly scene shifts to a divine decision. God posed the question to His heavenly council: who will entice or persuade Ahab to go to Ramoth-gilead, where he will fall in defeat and death? The question reveals that God permits the deception, yet the responsibility for the evil lies with those who choose to deceive, not with God Himself.
The heavenly beings offered various proposals—'one spake saying after this manner, and another saying after that manner.' Each suggestion represented a different method of accomplishing the divine decree that Ahab would go and fall. God was allowing them to present their ideas.
2 Chronicles 18:19 in the Original Language
entice (פִּתָּה), 'entice' — to persuade, seduce, or lure someone into a course of action.
Frequently Asked Questions About 2 Chronicles 18:19
What does 2 Chronicles 18:19 mean?
In the throne room, God seeks someone to entice Ahab to his doom at Ramoth-gilead.
What is the context of 2 Chronicles 18:19?
God's question to the heavenly host about enticing Ahab.