2 Chronicles 18:17
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Chronicles 18:17 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Chronicles 18:17 is a verse from the book of 2 Chronicles in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And the king of Israel said to Jehoshaphat, Did I not tell thee that he would not prophesy good unto me, but evil? but e..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Chronicles 18:17 — KJV
“And the king of Israel said to Jehoshaphat, Did I not tell thee that he would not prophesy good unto me, but evil? but evil: or, but for evil”
— 2 Chronicles 18:17 (KJV)
2 Chronicles 18:17 in Context — About the Book of 2 Chronicles
2 Chronicles follows the kings of Judah from Solomon's temple dedication to the Babylonian exile, spotlighting every revival along the way. Its most quoted promise — if my people humble themselves and pray — remains the Bible's clearest formula for national and personal restoration.
Cross-References for 2 Chronicles 18:17
“And the king of Israel said unto Jehoshaphat, Did I not tell thee that he would prophesy no good concerning me, but evil?”
Shares key themes with 2 Chronicles 18:17: king, israel, jehoshaphat
“And the king of Israel said unto Jehoshaphat, There is yet one man, Micaiah the son of Imlah, by whom we may enquire of the LORD: but I hate him; for he doth not prophesy good concerning me, but evil. And Jehoshaphat said, Let not the king say so.”
Shares key themes with 2 Chronicles 18:17: king, israel, jehoshaphat
“And the king of Israel said unto Jehoshaphat, There is yet one man, by whom we may enquire of the LORD: but I hate him; for he never prophesied good unto me, but always evil: the same is Micaiah the son of Imla. And Jehoshaphat said, Let not the king say so.”
Shares key themes with 2 Chronicles 18:17: king, israel, jehoshaphat
“And when king Arad the Canaanite, which dwelt in the south, heard tell that Israel came by the way of the spies; then he fought against Israel, and took some of them prisoners.”
Shares key themes with 2 Chronicles 18:17: king, israel, tell
“And the children of Israel did evil again in the sight of the LORD: and the LORD strengthened Eglon the king of Moab against Israel, because they had done evil in the sight of the LORD.”
Shares key themes with 2 Chronicles 18:17: king, israel, evil
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