2Ch 18:7-8 | NETfull | STEP | The king of Israel answered Jehoshaphat, “There is still one man through whom we can seek the Lord ’s will. But I despise him because he does not prophesy prosperity for me, but always disaster. His name is Micaiah son of Imlah. Jehoshaphat said, “The king should not say such things!”

2 Chronicles 18:7-8

7 The king of Israel answered Jehoshaphat, “There is still one man through whom we can seek the Lord’s will. ^{▼▼ Heb “to seek the Lord from him.”} But I despise ^{▼▼ Or “hate.”} him because he does not prophesy prosperity for me, but always ^{▼▼ Heb “all his days.”} disaster. His name is Micaiah son of Imlah. ^{▼▼ The words “his name is” are supplied in the translation for stylistic reasons.} Jehoshaphat said, “The king should not say such things!” 8 The king of Israel summoned an officer and said, “Quickly bring Micaiah son of Imlah.”