The battleragedthat day,and the kingof Israelproppedhimself up in his chariotin frontof the Arameansuntilthe evening;and at sunsethe died.
So he said,"I sawallIsraelScatteredon the mountains,Like sheepwhichhavenoshepherd;And the LORDsaid,'Thesehave nomaster.Let eachof them returnto his housein peace.'"
"The LORDsaid,'Whowill enticeAhabkingof Israelto goup and fallat Ramoth-gilead?'And onesaidthiswhile anothersaidthat.
Micaiahsaid,"Ifyou indeedreturnsafely,the LORDhas not spokenby me." And he said,"Listen,allyou people."
A certain mandrewhis bowat randomand struckthe kingof Israelin a jointof the armor.So he saidto the driverof the chariot,"Turnaroundand takeme out of the fight,for I amseverelywounded."
Then Jehoshaphatthe kingof Judahreturnedin safetyto his housein Jerusalem.
Adversitypursuessinners,But the righteouswill be rewardedwith prosperity.
A manwho is ladenwith the guilt of humanbloodWill be a fugitiveuntildeath;let noone supporthim.
"But ifyou will not doso,behold,you have sinnedagainst the LORD,and be sureyour sinwill findyou out.
