2 Chronicles 18:5 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Bible Comments

Therefore.And.

Of prophets. — Rather, the prophets.

Four hundred. — Kings, “About four hundred.” Also’ Adonai (“the Lord”), instead of ha’elôhîm (“the [true] God”); and “I go against” for “we go to,” where the former is obviously more appropriate.

2 Chronicles 18:5

5 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 deliver it into the king's hand.