2 Chronicles 18:8 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ And the king of Israel called for one of his officers,c and said, Fetch quickly Micaiah the son of Imla. ”

2 Chronicles 18:8 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

The alliance between Jehoshaphat and Ahab against Syria; their defeat. See notes on 1 Kings 22:1-35 ; the variations are unimportant.
2 Chronicles 18:8 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

And the king of Israel called for one of his officers, and said, Fetch quickly Micaiah the son of Imla.
2 Chronicles 18:8 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Reign of Jehoshaphat (continued) This.c reproduces 1 Kings 22:1-35 with very slight differences.
2 Chronicles 18:8 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Called for one of his officers. — Literally, Called to a eunuch. (See on 1 Chronicles 28:1 .) Micaiah — Hebrew text, Mîkâhû, a contracted form. The Hebrew margin substitutes the usual spell...
2 Chronicles 18:8 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

JEHOSHAPHAT-THE DOCTRINE OF NONRESISTANCE 2 Chronicles 17:1-19 ; 2 Chronicles 18:1-34 ; 2 Chronicles 19:1-11 ; 2 Chronicles 20:1-37 ASA was succeeded by his son Jehoshaphat, and his reign be...
2 Chronicles 18:8 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

These Chapter s contain the story of a strange lapse in the history of Jehoshaphat, and also of his repentance and restoration. Ahab was king in Israel, perhaps the most evil that ever sat on the thr...
2 Chronicles 18:8 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

This account is so similar, as far as it goes, to what is related in the book of the Kings already referred to, that I do not think it necessary to make any further observations, unless it be on that...
2 Chronicles 18:8 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

2 Chronicles 18:2 .
2 Chronicles 18:8 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

A.M. 3107. B.C. 897. Jehoshaphat joins affinity with Ahab, and consents to go with him to Ramoth- gilead, 2 Chronicles 18:1-3 . The false prophets promise them success, 2 Chronicles 18:4-11...
2 Chronicles 18:8 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

JEHOSHAPHAT'S COMPROMISES (vv.1-27) Though Jehoshaphat had at first strengthened himself against Israel (ch.1:17), his decision wavered badly after he had become strong and wealthy. He became fr...
2 Chronicles 18:8 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

The Prophets Are Consulted. B. C. 897. 4 And Jehoshaphat said unto the king of Israel,...
2 Chronicles 18:8 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

No text from Poole on this verse.
2 Chronicles 18:8 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

CRITICAL NOTES.] This chapter relates Jehoshaphat’s alliance with Ahab ( 2 Chronicles 18:1-3 ); induced to go to Ram.-gil. ( 2 Chronicles 18:4-11 ); Micaiah’s adverse prediction ( 2 Chronicles 18:12-...
2 Chronicles 18:8 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

2 Chronicles 18:1 . Jehoshaphat had riches and honour. In his, and in the reign of other good kings, we see how righteousness aggrandizes a country, and exalts its character. The whole of this ch...
2 Chronicles 18:8 - The Biblical Illustrator

And Jehoshaphat said unto the king of Israel, Enquire, I pray thee, at the word of the Lord to-day. Divine truth and its typical reception Here are four types of human conduct in relation to Di...
2 Chronicles 18:8 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

EXPOSITION This chapter, from its second verse, finds its parallel in 1 Kings 22:2-11 . It opens with dangerous symptoms, recording in one sentence the event that was to bear ill fruit, if not...
2 Chronicles 18:8 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Jehoshaphat Consults Prophets
2 Chronicles 18:8 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

1 Chronicles 28:1 ; 1 Kings 22:9 ; 1 Samuel 8:15 ; 2 Chronicles 18:25 ; 2 Chronicles 18:26 ; Daniel 1:3 ; Daniel 1:7 ; Daniel 1:8 ; Isaiah 39:7
2 Chronicles 18:8 - Wells of Living Water Commentary

Lessons from the Life of Jehoshaphat 2 Chronicles 18:1-19 INTRODUCTORY WORDS Let us learn some things about Jehoshaphat as set forth in 2 Chronicles 17:1-19 1. Jehoshaphat walked in the fi...

2 Chronicles 18:8 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

2 Chronicles 18:8 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

2 Chronicles 18:8 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

2 Chronicles 18:8 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

2 Chronicles 18:8 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

2 Chronicles 18:8 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

2 Chronicles 18:8 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

2 Chronicles 18:8 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

2 Chronicles 18:8 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

2 Chronicles 18:8 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

2 Chronicles 18:8 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

2 Chronicles 18:8 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

2 Chronicles 18:8 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

2 Chronicles 18:8 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

2 Chronicles 18:8 - The Biblical Illustrator

2 Chronicles 18:8 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

2 Chronicles 18:8 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

2 Chronicles 18:8 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

2 Chronicles 18:8 - Wells of Living Water Commentary