1 Kings 22:8

New English Translation

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 disaster. His name is Micaiah son of Imlah. Jehoshaphat said, “The king should not say such things.”

Cross References

Genesis 37:8

Then his brothers asked him, “Do you really think you will rule over us or have dominion over us?” They hated him even more because of his dream and because of what he said.

1 Kings 18:4

When Jezebel was killing the Lord’s prophets, Obadiah took one hundred prophets and hid them in two caves in two groups of fifty. He also brought them food and water.)

1 Kings 19:10

He answered, “I have been absolutely loyal to the Lord, the sovereign God, even though the Israelites have abandoned the agreement they made with you, torn down your altars, and killed your prophets with the sword. I alone am left and now they want to take my life.”

1 Kings 19:14

He answered, “I have been absolutely loyal to the Lord, the sovereign God, even though the Israelites have abandoned the agreement they made with you, torn down your altars, and killed your prophets with the sword. I alone am left and now they want to take my life.”

1 Kings 21:20

When Elijah arrived, Ahab said to him, “So, you have found me, my enemy!” Elijah replied, “I have found you, because you are committed to doing evil in the sight of the Lord.

1 Kings 22:13

Now the messenger who went to summon Micaiah said to him, “Look, the prophets are in complete agreement that the king will succeed. Your words must agree with theirs; you must predict success.”

1 Kings 22:18

The king of Israel said to Jehoshaphat, “Didn’t I tell you he does not prophesy prosperity for me, but disaster?”

1 Kings 22:27

Say, ‘This is what the king says, “Put this man in prison. Give him only a little bread and water until I safely return.”’”

1 Kings 22:7

But Jehoshaphat asked, “Is there not a prophet of the Lord still here, that we may ask him?”

1 Kings 22:9

The king of Israel summoned an official and said, “Quickly bring Micaiah son of Imlah.”

2 Kings 9:22

When Jehoram saw Jehu, he asked, “Is everything all right, Jehu?” He replied, “How can everything be all right as long as your mother Jezebel promotes idolatry and pagan practices?”

2 Chronicles 36:16

But they mocked God’s messengers, despised his warnings, and ridiculed his prophets. Finally the Lord got very angry at his people and there was no one who could prevent his judgment.

Psalm 34:21

Evil people self-destruct; those who hate the godly are punished.

Proverbs 15:12

The scorner does not love one who corrects him; he will not go to the wise.

Proverbs 29:10

Bloodthirsty people hate someone with integrity; as for the upright, they seek his life.

Proverbs 9:8

Do not reprove a mocker or he will hate you; reprove a wise person and he will love you.

Isaiah 3:11

Too bad for the wicked sinners! For they will get exactly what they deserve.

Isaiah 30:10

They say to the visionaries, “See no more visions!” and to the seers, “Don’t relate messages to us about what is right! Tell us nice things, relate deceptive messages.

Isaiah 49:7

This is what the Lord, the protector of Israel, their Holy One, says to the one who is despised and rejected by nations, a servant of rulers: “Kings will see and rise in respect, princes will bow down, because of the faithful Lord, the Holy One of Israel who has chosen you.”

Jeremiah 18:18

Then some people said, “Come on! Let us consider how to deal with Jeremiah! There will still be priests to instruct us, wise men to give us advice, and prophets to declare God’s word. Come on! Let’s bring charges against him and get rid of him! Then we will not need to pay attention to anything he says.”

Jeremiah 20:10

I hear many whispering words of intrigue against me. Those who would cause me terror are everywhere! They are saying, “Come on, let’s publicly denounce him!” All my so-called friends are just watching for something that would lead to my downfall. They say, “Perhaps he can be enticed into slipping up, so we can prevail over him and get our revenge on him.

Jeremiah 36:23

As soon as Jehudi had read three or four columns of the scroll, the king would cut them off with a penknife and throw them on the fire in the firepot. He kept doing so until the whole scroll was burned up in the fire.

Jeremiah 38:4

So these officials said to the king, “This man must be put to death. For he is demoralizing the soldiers who are left in the city as well as all the other people there by these things he is saying. This man is not seeking to help these people but is trying to harm them.”

Amos 5:10

The Israelites hate anyone who arbitrates at the city gate; they despise anyone who speaks honestly.

Micah 2:11

If a lying windbag should come and say, ‘I’ll promise you blessings of wine and beer,’ he would be just the right preacher for these people!

Micah 2:7

Does the family of Jacob say, ‘The Lord’s patience can’t be exhausted – he would never do such things’? To be sure, my commands bring a reward for those who obey them,

Zechariah 11:8

Next I eradicated the three shepherds in one month, for I ran out of patience with them and, indeed, they detested me as well.

Matthew 10:22

And you will be hated by everyone because of my name. But the one who endures to the end will be saved.

John 17:14

I have given them your word, and the world has hated them, because they do not belong to the world, just as I do not belong to the world.

John 7:7

The world cannot hate you, but it hates me, because I am testifying about it that its deeds are evil.

Galatians 4:16

So then, have I become your enemy by telling you the truth?