1 Kings 22:16

And the king said unto him, How many times shall I adjure thee that thou tell me nothing but that which is true in the name of the LORD?

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Other Translations for 1 Kings 22:16

BSB
But the king said to him, "How many times must I make you swear not to tell me anything but the truth in the name of the LORD?"
AKJV
And the king said to him, How many times shall I adjure you that you tell me nothing but that which is true in the name of the LORD?
CPDV
But the king said to him, "I require you under oath, again and again, that you not say to me anything except what is true, in the name of the Lord."
ERV
And the king said unto him, How many times shall I adjure thee that thou speak unto me nothing but the truth in the name of the LORD?
NHEB
The king said to him, "How many times do I have to adjure you that you speak to me nothing but the truth in the name of the LORD?"
SMT
And the king will say to him, Till how many times do I cause thee to swear that thou wilt not speak to me only truth in the name of Jehovah?

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Overview of 1 Kings 22:16
Summary
Ruler demands truthful prophetic answer under oath
Place
Samaria
Event
King demands truthful prophecy
Estimated Time Period
c. 870 BC
Category
Narrative