2 Chronicles 18:26
2 Chronicles 18:26 in Multiple Translations
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.’”
And say, Thus saith the king, Put this fellow in the prison, and feed him with bread of affliction and with water of affliction, until I return in peace.
and say, Thus saith the king, Put this fellow in the prison, and feed him with bread of affliction and with water of affliction, until I return in peace.
And say, By the king's order this man is to be put in prison, and given prison food till I come back in peace.
Tell them these are the king's instructions: ‘Put this man in jail. Give him only bread and water until my safe return.’”
And say, Thus saith the King, Put this man in the prison house, and feede him with bread of affliction and with water of affliction vntil I returne in peace.
and ye have said, Thus said the king, Put ye this [one] in the house of restraint, and cause him to eat bread of oppression, and water of oppression, till my return in peace.'
and say, ‘The king says, “Put this fellow in the prison, and feed him with bread of affliction and with water of affliction, until I return in peace.”’”
And say, Thus saith the king, Put this man in the prison, and feed him with bread of affliction and with water of affliction, until I return in peace.
And say: Thus saith the king: Put this fellow in prison, and give him bread and water in a small quantity till I return in peace.
Tell them that I have commanded that they should put this man in prison and give him only bread and water. Do not give him anything else to eat until I return safely from the battle!”
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Context — Micaiah Prophesies against Ahab
26and 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.’”
27But Micaiah replied, “If you ever return safely, the LORD has not spoken through me.” Then he added, “Take heed, all you people!” 28So the king of Israel and Jehoshaphat king of Judah went up to Ramoth-gilead.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | 2 Chronicles 16:10 | Asa was angry with the seer and became so enraged over this matter that he put the man in prison. And at the same time Asa oppressed some of the people. |
| 2 | Psalms 80:5 | You fed them with the bread of tears and made them drink the full measure of their tears. |
| 3 | Luke 23:2 | And they began to accuse Him, saying, “We found this man subverting our nation, forbidding payment of taxes to Caesar, and proclaiming Himself to be Christ, a King.” |
| 4 | Psalms 10:5 | He is secure in his ways at all times; Your lofty judgments are far from him; he sneers at all his foes. |
| 5 | 2 Corinthians 11:23 | Are they servants of Christ? I am speaking like I am out of my mind, but I am so much more: in harder labor, in more imprisonments, in worse beatings, in frequent danger of death. |
| 6 | Acts 22:22 | The crowd listened to Paul until he made this statement. Then they lifted up their voices and shouted, “Rid the earth of him! He is not fit to live!” |
| 7 | 1 Samuel 25:21 | Now David had just finished saying, “In vain I have protected all that belonged to this man in the wilderness. Nothing that belongs to him has gone missing, yet he has paid me back evil for good. |
| 8 | Deuteronomy 29:19 | because when such a person hears the words of this oath, he invokes a blessing on himself, saying, ‘I will have peace, even though I walk in the stubbornness of my own heart.’ This will bring disaster on the watered land as well as the dry. |
| 9 | Acts 5:18 | and arrested the apostles and put them in the public jail. |
| 10 | Psalms 102:9 | For I have eaten ashes like bread and mixed my drink with tears |
2 Chronicles 18:26 Summary
This verse shows us that the king of Israel tried to silence Micaiah, a prophet who spoke an unwanted message, by putting him in prison and giving him only bread and water. But Micaiah trusted in God and stood by his words, even when it was hard (2 Chronicles 18:26-27). This reminds us that we should always trust in God's plan, even when things seem difficult or uncertain (Proverbs 3:5-6). We can learn from Micaiah's example to stand firm in our faith and not be afraid to speak the truth, even if it's not popular.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did the king of Israel want to put Micaiah in prison?
The king of Israel wanted to put Micaiah in prison because Micaiah prophesied that the king would not return safely from battle, which was an undesirable message (2 Chronicles 18:24-26).
What did the king mean by 'feed him only bread and water'?
The king meant to give Micaiah the minimum amount of food necessary for survival, which was a form of punishment and a way to silence him until the king returned from battle (2 Chronicles 18:26, see also 1 Kings 22:27).
Is this verse relevant to our lives today?
Yes, this verse reminds us that those in power may try to silence or punish those who speak truth, but God's word will ultimately prevail (2 Chronicles 18:26, see also Acts 4:29-31).
What can we learn from Micaiah's response to the king's command?
Micaiah's response shows that he trusted in God's sovereignty and was not afraid to stand by his prophetic message, even in the face of persecution (2 Chronicles 18:27, see also Jeremiah 1:17-19).
Reflection Questions
- How do I respond when my words are not well-received by others, especially those in positions of power?
- What does it mean to trust in God's sovereignty, even when faced with opposition or persecution?
- In what ways can I, like Micaiah, stand firm in my faith and not compromise my values, even when it is difficult?
- How can I use my voice to speak truth and promote justice, even if it means facing challenges or criticism?
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