1 Kings 22:5,15
1 Kings 22:5 New International Version (NIV)
But Jehoshaphat also said to the king of Israel, “First seek the counsel of the LORD.”
1 Kings 22:15 New International Version (NIV)
When he arrived, the king asked him, “Micaiah, shall we go to war against Ramoth Gilead, or not?” “Attack and be victorious,” he answered, “for the LORD will give it into the king’s hand.”
1 Kings 22:4-5 The Message (MSG)
He turned to Jehoshaphat and said, “Will you join me in fighting for Ramoth Gilead?” Jehoshaphat said, “You bet. I’m with you all the way—my troops are your troops, my horses are your horses.” He then continued, “But before you do anything, ask GOD for guidance.”
1 Kings 22:15 The Message (MSG)
With Micaiah before him, the king asked him, “So Micaiah—do we attack Ramoth Gilead, or do we hold back?” “Go ahead,” he said. “An easy victory. GOD’s gift to the king.”
1 Kings 22:5 King James Version (KJV)
And Jehoshaphat said unto the king of Israel, Enquire, I pray thee, at the word of the LORD to day.
1 Kings 22:15 King James Version (KJV)
So he came to the king. And the king said unto him, Micaiah, shall we go against Ramoth-gilead to battle, or shall we forbear? And he answered him, Go, and prosper: for the LORD shall deliver it into the hand of the king.
1 Kings 22:5 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
Moreover, Jehoshaphat said to the king of Israel, “Please inquire first for the word of the LORD.”
1 Kings 22:15 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
When he came to the king, the king said to him, “Micaiah, shall we go to Ramoth-gilead to battle, or shall we refrain?” And he answered him, “Go up and succeed, and the LORD will give it into the hand of the king.”
1 Kings 22:5 New Century Version (NCV)
Jehoshaphat also said to Ahab, “But first we should ask if this is the LORD’s will.”
1 Kings 22:15 New Century Version (NCV)
When Micaiah came to Ahab, the king asked him, “Micaiah, should we attack Ramoth in Gilead or not?” Micaiah answered, “Attack and win! The LORD will hand them over to you.”
1 Kings 22:5 American Standard Version (ASV)
And Jehoshaphat said unto the king of Israel, Inquire first, I pray thee, for the word of Jehovah.
1 Kings 22:15 American Standard Version (ASV)
And when he was come to the king, the king said unto him, Micaiah, shall we go to Ramoth-gilead to battle, or shall we forbear? And he answered him, Go up and prosper; and Jehovah will deliver it into the hand of the king.
1 Kings 22:5 New King James Version (NKJV)
Also Jehoshaphat said to the king of Israel, “Please inquire for the word of the LORD today.”
I Kings 22:15 New King James Version (NKJV)
Then he came to the king; and the king said to him, “Micaiah, shall we go to war against Ramoth Gilead, or shall we refrain?” And he answered him, “Go and prosper, for the LORD will deliver it into the hand of the king!”
1 Kings 22:5 Amplified Bible (AMP)
But Jehoshaphat said to the king of Israel, “Please inquire first for the word of the LORD.”
1 Kings 22:15 Amplified Bible (AMP)
So when he came to the king, the king said to him, “Micaiah, shall we go against Ramoth-gilead in battle, or shall we not?” And he answered him, “Go up and be successful, for the LORD will hand it over to the king.”
1 Kings 22:5 New Living Translation (NLT)
Then Jehoshaphat added, “But first let’s find out what the LORD says.”
1 Kings 22:15 New Living Translation (NLT)
When Micaiah arrived before the king, Ahab asked him, “Micaiah, should we go to war against Ramoth-gilead, or should we hold back?” Micaiah replied sarcastically, “Yes, go up and be victorious, for the LORD will give the king victory!”