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◄ 2 Chronicles 18:5►
New International Version
So the king of Israel brought together the prophets—four hundred men—and asked them, “Shall we go to war against Ramoth Gilead, or shall I not?” “Go,” they answered, “for God will give it into the king’s hand.”

New Living Translation
So the king of Israel summoned the prophets, 400 of them, and asked them, “Should we go to war against Ramoth-gilead, or should I hold back?” They all replied, “Yes, go right ahead! God will give the king victory.”

English Standard Version
Then the king of Israel gathered the prophets together, four hundred men, and said to them, “Shall we go to battle against Ramoth-gilead, or shall I refrain?” And they said, “Go up, for God will give it into the hand of the king.”

Berean Standard Bible
So the king of Israel assembled the prophets, four hundred men, and asked them, “Should we go to war against Ramoth-gilead, or should we refrain?” “Go up,” they replied, “and God will deliver it into the hand of the king.”

King James Bible
Therefore the king of Israel gathered together of prophets four hundred men, and said unto them, Shall we go to Ramothgilead to battle, or shall I forbear? And they said, Go up; for God will deliverit into the king's hand.

New King James Version
Then the king of Israel gathered the prophets together, four hundred men, and said to them, “Shall we go to war against Ramoth Gilead, or shall I refrain?” So they said, “Go up, for God will deliver it into the king’s hand.”

New American Standard Bible
So the king of Israel assembled the prophets, four hundred men, and said to them, “Should we go to battle against Ramoth-gilead, or should I refrain?” And they said, “Go up, for God will handit over to the king.”

NASB 1995
Then the king of Israel assembled the prophets, four hundred men, and said to them, “Shall we go against Ramoth-gilead to battle, or shall I refrain?” And they said, “Go up, for God will give it into the hand of the king.”

NASB 1977
Then the king of Israel assembled the prophets, four hundred men, and said to them, “Shall we go against Ramoth-gilead to battle, or shall I refrain?” And they said, “Go up, for God will giveit into the hand of the king.”

Legacy Standard Bible
Then the king of Israel gathered the prophets, four hundred men, and said to them, “Shall we go against Ramoth-gilead to battle, or shall I refrain?” And they said, “Go up, for God will giveit into the hand of the king.”

Amplified Bible
Then the king of Israel assembled the prophets, four hundred men, and said to them, “Shall we go against Ramoth-gilead to battle, or shall I refrain?” And they said, “Go up, for God will hand it over to the king.”

Christian Standard Bible
So the king of Israel gathered the prophets, four hundred men, and asked them, “Should we go to Ramoth-gilead for war or should I refrain? ” They replied, “March up, and God will hand it over to the king.”

Holman Christian Standard Bible
So the king of Israel gathered the prophets, 400 men, and asked them, “Should we go to Ramoth-gilead for war or should I refrain?” They replied, “March up, and God will hand it over to the king.”

American Standard Version
Then the king of Israel gathered the prophets together, four hundred men, and said unto them, Shall we go to Ramoth-gilead to battle, or shall I forbear? And they said, Go up; for God will deliver it into the hand of the king.

Contemporary English Version
Ahab sent for 400 prophets and asked, "Should I attack the city of Ramoth?" "Yes!" the prophets answered. "God will help you capture the city."

English Revised Version
When the king of Israel gathered the prophets together, four hundred men, and said unto them, Shall we go to Ramoth-gilead to battle, or shall I forbear? And they said, Go up; for God shall deliver it into the hand of the king.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
So the king of Israel called 400 prophets together. He asked them, "Should we go to war against Ramoth in Gilead or not?" "Go," they said. "God will hand over Ramoth to you."

Good News Translation
So Ahab called in the prophets, about four hundred of them, and asked them, "Should I go and attack Ramoth, or not?" "Attack it," they answered. "God will give you victory."

International Standard Version
So the king of Israel gathered together 400 prophets and asked them, "Should we go attack Ramoth-gilead, or should I call off the attack?" "Go attack them," they all said, "because God will drop them right in the king's hand."

NET Bible
So the king of Israel assembled 400 prophets and asked them, "Should we attack Ramoth Gilead or not?" They said, "Attack! God will hand it over to the king."

New Heart English Bible
Then the king of Israel gathered the prophets together, four hundred men, and said to them, "Shall we go to Ramoth Gilead to battle, or shall I refrain?" They said, "Go up; for God will deliver it into the hand of the king."

Webster's Bible Translation
Therefore the king of Israel collected of prophets four hundred men, and said to them, Shall we go to Ramoth-gilead to battle, or shall I forbear? And they said, Go up; for God will deliver it into the king's hand.
Majority Text Translations
Majority Standard Bible
So the king of Israel assembled the prophets, four hundred men, and asked them, “Should we go to war against Ramoth-gilead, or should we refrain?” “Go up,” they replied, “and God will deliver it into the hand of the king.”

World English Bible
Then the king of Israel gathered the prophets together, four hundred men, and said to them, “Shall we go to Ramoth Gilead to battle, or shall I forbear?” They said, “Go up, for God will deliver it into the hand of the king.”
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And the king of Israel gathers the prophets, four hundred men, and says to them, “Do we go to Ramoth-Gilead to battle, or do I refrain?” And they say, “Go up, and God gives [it] into the hand of the king.”

Young's Literal Translation
And the king of Israel gathereth the prophets, four hundred men, and saith unto them, 'Do we go unto Ramoth-Gilead to battle, or do I forbear?' And they say, 'Go up, and God doth give it into the hand of the king.'

Smith's Literal Translation
And the king of Israel will gather together the prophets, four hundred men, and he will say to them, Shall we go to Ramoth-Gilead to war, or shall I desist? And they will say, Go up, and God will give into the hand of the king.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
So the king of Israel gathered together of the prophets four hundred men, and he said to them: Shall we go to Ramoth Galaad to fight, or shall we forbear ? But they said: Go up, and God will deliver it into the king's hand.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And so the king of Israel gathered together four hundred men of the prophets, and he said to them: “Should we go to war against Ramoth Gilead, or should we be quieted?” But they said, “Ascend, and God will deliver into the hand of the king.”

New American Bible
The king of Israel assembled the prophets, four hundred of them, and asked, “Shall we go to fight against Ramoth-gilead, or shall I refrain?” They said, “Attack. God will give it into the power of the king.”

New Revised Standard Version
Then the king of Israel gathered the prophets together, four hundred of them, and said to them, “Shall we go to battle against Ramoth-gilead, or shall I refrain?” They said, “Go up; for God will give it into the hand of the king.”
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Therefore the king of Israel gathered together of the prophets four hundred men, and said to them, Shall we go to Ramath-gilead to battle or shall I forbear? And they said to him, Go up; for the LORD will deliver your enemies into your hands.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And the King of Israel gathered the Prophets, about four hundred men, and he said to them: ”Shall we go to battle at Ramath Gelad or not?” And they said to him: ”Go up, and LORD JEHOVAH will hand your enemies over into your hands!”
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Then the king of Israel gathered the prophets together, four hundred men, and said unto them: 'Shall we go to Ramoth-gilead to battle, or shall I forbear?' And they said: 'Go up; for God will deliver it into the hand of the king.'

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And the king of Israel gathered the prophets, four hundred men, and said to them, Shall I go to Ramoth Galaad to battle, or shall I forbear? And they said, Go up, and God shall deliverit into the hands of the king.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Jehoshaphat Allies with Ahab
…4But Jehoshaphat also said to the king of Israel, “Please inquire first for the word of the LORD.”5So the kingof Israelassembledthe prophets,fourhundredmen,and asked them,“Should we goto waragainstRamoth-gilead,orshould we refrain?”“Go up,”they replied,“and Godwill deliver itinto the handof the king.”6But Jehoshaphat asked, “Is there not still a prophet of the LORD here of whom we can inquire?”…

Cross References
1 Kings 22:6
So the king of Israel assembled the prophets, about four hundred men, and asked them, “Should I go to war against Ramoth-gilead, or should I refrain?” “Go up,” they replied, “and the Lord will deliver it into the hand of the king.”

Jeremiah 23:16
This is what the LORD of Hosts says: “Do not listen to the words of the prophets who prophesy to you. They are filling you with false hopes. They speak visions from their own minds, not from the mouth of the LORD.

Ezekiel 13:3
This is what the Lord GOD says: Woe to the foolish prophets who follow their own spirit yet have seen nothing.

Micah 3:5
This is what the LORD says: “As for the prophets who lead My people astray, who proclaim peace while they chew with their teeth, but declare war against one who puts nothing in their mouths:

Jeremiah 14:14
“The prophets are prophesying lies in My name,” replied the LORD. “I did not send them or appoint them or speak to them. They are prophesying to you a false vision, a worthless divination, the futility and delusion of their own minds.

Deuteronomy 18:20
But if any prophet dares to speak a message in My name that I have not commanded him to speak, or to speak in the name of other gods, that prophet must be put to death.”

Jeremiah 23:21
I did not send these prophets, yet they have run with their message; I did not speak to them, yet they have prophesied.

Ezekiel 22:28
Her prophets whitewash these deeds by false visions and lying divinations, saying, ‘This is what the Lord GOD says,’ when the LORD has not spoken.

Matthew 7:15
Beware of false prophets. They come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravenous wolves.

2 Peter 2:1
Now there were also false prophets among the people, just as there will be false teachers among you. They will secretly introduce destructive heresies, even denying the Master who bought them—bringing swift destruction on themselves.

1 John 4:1
Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God. For many false prophets have gone out into the world.

Jeremiah 5:31
The prophets prophesy falsely, and the priests rule by their own authority. My people love it so, but what will you do in the end?

Isaiah 30:10
They say to the seers, “Stop seeing visions!” and to the prophets, “Do not prophesy to us the truth! Speak to us pleasant words; prophesy illusions.

Jeremiah 6:14
They dress the wound of My people with very little care, saying, ‘Peace, peace,’ when there is no peace at all.

Ezekiel 13:10
Because they have led My people astray, saying, ‘Peace,’ when there is no peace, and whitewashing any flimsy wall that is built,


Treasury of Scripture

Therefore the king of Israel gathered together of prophets four hundred men, and said to them, Shall we go to Ramothgilead to battle, or shall I forbear? And they said, Go up; for God will deliver it into the king's hand.

prophets

1 Kings 18:19
Now therefore send,and gather to me all Israel unto mount Carmel, and the prophets of Baal four hundred and fifty, and the prophets of the groves four hundred, which eat at Jezebel's table.

2 Kings 3:13
And Elisha said unto the king of Israel, What have I to do with thee? get thee to the prophets of thy father, and to the prophets of thy mother. And the king of Israel said unto him, Nay: for the LORD hath called these three kings together, to deliver them into the hand of Moab.

2 Timothy 4:3
For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears;

Shall we go

Jeremiah 38:14
Then Zedekiah the king sent, and took Jeremiah the prophet unto him into the third entry thatis in the house of the LORD: and the king said unto Jeremiah, I will ask thee a thing; hide nothing from me.

Jeremiah 42:2,3,20
And said unto Jeremiah the prophet, Let, we beseech thee, our supplication be accepted before thee, and pray for us unto the LORD thy God,even for all this remnant; (for we are leftbut a few of many, as thine eyes do behold us:) …

go up

2 Chronicles 18:14,20,21
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…

Jeremiah 8:10,11
Therefore will I give their wives unto others,and their fields to them that shall inheritthem: for every one from the least even unto the greatest is given to covetousness, from the prophet even unto the priest every one dealeth falsely…

Jeremiah 23:14,17
I have seen also in the prophets of Jerusalem an horrible thing: they commit adultery, and walk in lies: they strengthen also the hands of evildoers, that none doth return from his wickedness: they are all of them unto me as Sodom, and the inhabitants thereof as Gomorrah…

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2 Chronicles 18
1.Jehoshaphat, joined in affinity with Ahab, is persuaded to go against Ramoth Gilead
4.Ahab, seduced by false prophets, according to the word of Micaiah, is slain there














So the king of Israel assembled the prophets, four hundred men
This phrase refers to King Ahab of Israel, who gathered a large group of prophets. The number "four hundred" is significant, suggesting a complete or substantial group, though not necessarily indicating true prophets of Yahweh. These prophets were likely court prophets, who often told the king what he wanted to hear, rather than delivering genuine messages from God. This assembly contrasts with the solitary true prophet, Micaiah, who later speaks the truth. The gathering of such a large number of prophets highlights the influence and power of the monarchy over religious practices at the time.

and asked them, “Should we go to war against Ramoth-gilead, or should we refrain?”
Ramoth-gilead was a strategically important city located east of the Jordan River in the territory of Gilead. It was a city of refuge and a Levitical city, indicating its religious significance. Historically, it had been a point of contention between Israel and Aram (Syria). Ahab's inquiry reflects the common practice of seeking divine guidance before military campaigns, though his choice of prophets suggests he was more interested in affirmation than genuine divine counsel. This question also sets the stage for the conflict between Ahab's desires and God's will, as revealed through Micaiah.

“Go up,” they replied, “and God will deliver it into the hand of the king.”
The unanimous response of the prophets indicates their role as sycophants, providing Ahab with the assurance he sought. Their message, claiming divine support, is later revealed to be false, as Micaiah exposes their deception. This reflects the broader biblical theme of false prophets who lead people astray by speaking what is pleasing rather than what is true. The phrase "God will deliver it" falsely attributes divine sanction to Ahab's plans, contrasting with the true prophetic word that comes from Micaiah. This situation foreshadows the ultimate failure of Ahab's campaign and serves as a warning against relying on false assurances rather than seeking genuine divine guidance.

Persons / Places / Events
1.King of Israel
Refers to King Ahab, who was known for his idolatry and opposition to the prophets of the Lord.

2.Prophets
Four hundred men who claimed to speak for God but were likely false prophets, as they unanimously agreed without seeking the true will of God.

3.Ramoth-gilead
A city of strategic importance, located in the territory of Gilead, which was contested between Israel and Aram.

4.Jehoshaphat
The King of Judah, who was allied with Ahab through marriage and was present during this consultation.

5.God
The true God of Israel, whose will was not genuinely sought by Ahab's prophets.
Teaching Points
Discernment in Seeking Counsel
It is crucial to seek counsel from those who genuinely know and follow God. Ahab's reliance on false prophets led to disastrous consequences.

The Danger of Consensus Without Truth
A unanimous agreement does not necessarily indicate truth. The four hundred prophets agreed, but their message was not from God.

The Importance of Godly Alliances
Jehoshaphat's alliance with Ahab serves as a cautionary tale about the influence of ungodly partnerships.

Testing the Spirits
Believers are called to test the spirits and ensure that the counsel they receive aligns with God's Word.

The Consequences of Ignoring God's True Voice
Ignoring the true voice of God, as Ahab did, can lead to dire consequences. It is vital to prioritize God's guidance over human opinions.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1.What is the meaning of 2 Chronicles 18:5?

2.How does 2 Chronicles 18:5 illustrate the danger of seeking worldly counsel?

3.What can we learn about discernment from the prophets' response in this verse?

4.How does this verse compare to Proverbs 11:14 on seeking wise counsel?

5.In what ways can we ensure our advisors align with God's truth today?

6.How can we apply the lesson of 2 Chronicles 18:5 in decision-making?

7.Why did Ahab consult 400 prophets in 2 Chronicles 18:5?

8.What does 2 Chronicles 18:5 reveal about the nature of false prophecy?

9.How does 2 Chronicles 18:5 challenge the concept of majority opinion in decision-making?

10.What are the top 10 Lessons from 2 Chronicles 18?

11.Who was Benaiah in the Bible?

12.In 2 Chronicles 2:11-12, why does Tyrian King Hiram express devotion to Israel's God when no independent Tyrian records verify such reverence?

13.How many fighting men were found in Judah? Five hundred thousand (2 Samuel 24:9) Four hundred and seventy thousand (I Chronicles 21:5)

14.2 Chronicles 13 compared with 1 Kings 15:3 - Why does Abijah appear more faithful in Chronicles than in Kings, and what might explain this seeming discrepancy?
What Does 2 Chronicles 18:5 Mean
So the king of Israel assembled the prophets, four hundred men

• Ahab gathers an impressive number—400 voices that claim divine insight. This shows how easily quantity can look like authority. Compare1 Kings 22:6, where the same crowd appears;Jeremiah 5:31 warns of prophets who “prophesy falsely,” and2 Peter 2:1 reminds that false teachers will “secretly introduce destructive heresies.”

• The setting exposes a spiritual crisis: Israel has drifted so far that counterfeit prophecy flourishes unchecked. Yet God’s Word still stands; authentic revelation will soon confront this sham (vv. 12–27).

and asked them, “Should we go to war against Ramoth-gilead, or should we refrain?”

• Ahab’s question sounds pious—seeking God’s will before battle—yet his heart is set on conflict (cf.1 Kings 22:3).

• Genuine leaders like David sought the LORD with humility (1 Samuel 23:2;2 Samuel 5:19). Ahab, by contrast, is looking for confirmation, not direction.

• Ramoth-gilead belonged to Israel by covenant promise (Deuteronomy 20:1). The issue is not the territory’s legitimacy but the king’s motive and method.

“Go up,” they replied, “and God will deliver it into the hand of the king.”

• The prophets give an instant, unanimous “Yes,” matching Ahab’s desire. Such easy consensus should raise suspicion—true prophecy often challenges rather than comforts (Isaiah 30:10–11;Amos 7:12–13).

• Their promise, “God will deliver,” misrepresents the LORD’s actual decree, soon revealed by Micaiah (2 Chronicles 18:16–17). The episode illustrates1 John 4:1: “Do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God.”

• Jehoshaphat senses the danger and asks for another prophet (v. 6), proving that discernment comes from valuing truth over popularity.

summary

2 Chronicles 18:5 exposes the peril of relying on majority opinion instead of God’s authentic word. Ahab’s 400 prophets offer the reassurance he craves, but their message is hollow, preparing the stage for divine judgment. The verse warns believers to weigh every counsel against Scripture, remembering that genuine prophecy aligns with God’s unchanging truth rather than human agenda.

(5)Therefore.--And.

Of prophets.--Rather,the prophets.

Four hundred.--Kings, "About four hundred."Also' Adonai ("the Lord"), instead ofha'elohim ("the [true] God"); and "I go against" for "we go to," where the former is obviously more appropriate.

Verse 5. -These four hundred prophets, as Keil justly notes, were not prophets of Ashe-rah, nor of Baal, but strictly of Israel,i.e. of the images of the calf (1 Kings 12:26-33). Theirword speedily showed itselfnot theword of the Lord, but the word that was made up to order of the king, and to suit his known wish at any time.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
So the king
מֶֽלֶךְ־(me·leḵ-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 4428:A king

of Israel
יִשְׂרָאֵ֥ל(yiś·rā·’êl)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3478:Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc

assembled
וַיִּקְבֹּ֨ץ(way·yiq·bōṣ)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 6908:To gather, collect

the prophets,
הַנְּבִאִים֮(han·nə·ḇi·’îm)
Article | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 5030:A spokesman, speaker, prophet

four
אַרְבַּ֣ע(’ar·ba‘)
Number - feminine singular construct
Strong's 702:Four

hundred
מֵא֣וֹת(mê·’ō·wṯ)
Number - feminine plural
Strong's 3967:A hundred

men,
אִישׁ֒(’îš)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 376:A man as an individual, a male person

and asked them,
וַיֹּ֣אמֶר(way·yō·mer)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 559:To utter, say

“Should we go
הֲנֵלֵ֞ךְ(hă·nê·lêḵ)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - first person common plural
Strong's 1980:To go, come, walk

to war
לַמִּלְחָמָ֖ה(lam·mil·ḥā·māh)
Preposition-l, Article | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 4421:A battle, war

against
אֶל־(’el-)
Preposition
Strong's 413:Near, with, among, to

Ramoth-gilead,
רָמֹ֥ת(rā·mōṯ)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 7433:Ramoth-gilead -- a city East of the Jordan

or
אִם־(’im-)
Conjunction
Strong's 518:Lo!, whether?, if, although, Oh that!, when, not

should we refrain?”
אֶחְדָּ֑ל(’eḥ·dāl)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - first person common singular
Strong's 2308:To be flabby, desist, be lacking, idle

“Go up,”
עֲלֵ֔ה(‘ă·lêh)
Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular
Strong's 5927:To ascend, in, actively

they replied,
וַיֹּאמְר֣וּ(way·yō·mə·rū)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural
Strong's 559:To utter, say

“and God
הָאֱלֹהִ֖ים(hā·’ĕ·lō·hîm)
Article | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 430:gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative

will deliver it
וְיִתֵּ֥ן(wə·yit·tên)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 5414:To give, put, set

into the hand
בְּיַ֥ד(bə·yaḏ)
Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 3027:A hand

of the king.”
הַמֶּֽלֶךְ׃(ham·me·leḵ)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 4428:A king


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