1 Kings 22:18

And the king of Israel said unto Jehoshaphat, Did I not tell thee that he would prophesy no good concerning me, but evil?

King James Version

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Other Translations for 1 Kings 22:18

BSB

Then the king of Israel said to Jehoshaphat, "Did I not tell you that he never prophesies good for me, but only bad?"

AKJV

And the king of Israel said to Jehoshaphat, Did I not tell you that he would prophesy no good concerning me, but evil?

CPDV

Therefore, the king of Israel said to Jehoshaphat: "Did I not tell you that he prophesies nothing good to me, but always evil?"

ERV

And the king of Israel said to Jehoshaphat, Did I not tell thee that he would not prophesy good concerning me, but evil?

NHEB

The king of Israel said to Jehoshaphat, "Did I not tell you that he would not prophesy good concerning me, but evil?"

SMT

And the king of Israel will say to Jehoshaphat, Did I not say to thee he will not prophesy good concerning me, but evil?

Word Study (Strong’s) for 1 Kings 22:18

AndthekingH4428Noun MasculineofIsraelH3478Proper Name Masculine saidH559VerbuntoJehoshaphatH3092DidInottellH559VerbtheethathewouldprophesyH5012VerbnogoodH2896concerningmebutevilH7451

Commentary for 1 Kings 22:18

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of 1 Kings 22:18

Summary

Ruler vindicated in suspicion about prophet's message

Place

Samaria

Event

King's suspicions confirmed

Estimated Time Period

c. 870 BC