Verse 16

While the prophet was still speaking, Amaziah said to him, 'Have we made you the king's counselor? Stop! Why should you be struck down?' The prophet stopped but said, 'I know that God has determined to destroy you because you have done this and have not listened to my advice.'

Other Translations

• GT, oversatt fra Hebraisk

  Mens profeten talte, svarte kongen: 'Har vi gjort deg til rådgiver for kongen? Stopp! Hvorfor skal du dø?' Da sluttet profeten og sa: 'Jeg vet at Gud har besluttet å ødelegge deg fordi du har gjort dette og ikke har lyttet til mitt råd.'

• Moderne oversettelse av Bibelen fra 1611 KJV med hebraisk kontekst

  Mens han snakket til ham, sa kongen: Har vi gjort deg til kongens rådgiver? Hold opp! Hvorfor skulle du bli slått? Da holdt profeten opp og sa: Jeg vet at Gud har besluttet å ødelegge deg, fordi du har gjort dette og ikke lyttet til mitt råd.

• Norsk King James

  Det skjedde mens han snakket med ham, at kongen sa: "Har du blitt en del av kongens råd? La det være; hvorfor skulle du bli slått?" Da svarte profeten: "Jeg vet at Gud har bestemt å ødelegge deg, fordi du har gjort dette og ikke lyttet til mitt råd."

• Modernisert Norsk Bibel 1866

  Mens profeten talte, svarte Amazja: Har noen satt deg til kongens rådgiver? Slutt, ellers slår vi deg ihjel. Profeten avsluttet med å si: Jeg skjønner at Gud har bestemt seg for å ødelegge deg, fordi du har gjort dette og ikke fulgt mitt råd.

• Oversettelse av hebraiske Bibeltekster til moderne norsk bokmål

  Da profeten talte til ham, sa Amasja: "Har vi satt deg til kongens rådgiver? Stopp, ellers vil du bli slått." Profeten sluttet da, men sa: "Jeg vet at Gud har besluttet å ødelegge deg fordi du har gjort dette og ikke lyttet til mitt råd."

• Bibelen: En Moderne Oversettelse av King James Version 1611

  Det skjedde, mens han talte med ham, at kongen sa til ham: «Er du blitt kongens rådgiver? Slutt med det; hvorfor skal du bli slått?» Da avsto profeten, og sa: «Jeg vet at Gud har bestemt å ødelegge deg, fordi du har gjort dette og ikke lyttet til mitt råd.»

• o3-mini KJV Norsk

  Og mens han talte med profeten, sa kongen: «Er du en del av kongens råd? La være – hvorfor skulle du da rammes?» Da avsto profeten og sa: «Jeg vet at Gud har bestemt seg for å ødelegge deg fordi du har gjort dette og ikke har lyttet til mitt råd.»

• En Moderne Oversettelse av King James Version 1611 (mar 2025)

  Det skjedde, mens han talte med ham, at kongen sa til ham: «Er du blitt kongens rådgiver? Slutt med det; hvorfor skal du bli slått?» Da avsto profeten, og sa: «Jeg vet at Gud har bestemt å ødelegge deg, fordi du har gjort dette og ikke lyttet til mitt råd.»

• Lingvistisk bibeloversettelse fra grunntekst

  Mens profeten ennå talte, sa kongen til ham: «Har vi gjort deg til kongens rådgiver? Hold opp! Hvorfor vil du bli slått i hjel?» Da sluttet profeten, men han sa: «Jeg vet at Gud har besluttet å ødelegge deg, fordi du har gjort dette og ikke har lyttet til mitt råd.»

• GT, oversatt fra hebraisk Aug2024

  Mens profeten talte til ham, sa kongen til ham: 'Har vi gjort deg til kongens rådgiver? Slutt! Hvorfor skal du bli slått?' Profeten sluttet og sa: 'Jeg vet at Gud har besluttet å ødelegge deg fordi du har gjort dette og ikke har lyttet til mitt råd.'

• Original Norsk Bibel 1866

  Men det skede, der han talede til ham, da sagde han til ham: Mon man har sat dig til Kongens Raad? lad af, dig (selv til Bedste); hvorfor skulle de slaae dig? da lod Propheten af og sagde: Jeg fornemmer, at Gud haver (i sit Raad) besluttet at fordærve dig, fordi du gjorde dette og ikke adlød mit Raad.

• King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

  And it came to pass, as he talked with him, that the king said unto him, Art thou made of the king's counsel? forbear; why shouldest thou be smitten? Then the prophet forbare, and said, I know that God hath determined to destroy thee, because thou hast done this, and hast not hearkened unto my counsel.

• KJV 1769 norsk

  Og det skjedde mens han snakket med ham, at kongen sa til ham: Er du blitt kongens rådgiver? Stans! Hvorfor skulle du bli slått? Da holdt profeten seg, men sa: Jeg vet at Gud har bestemt seg for å ødelegge deg, fordi du har gjort dette, og ikke har hørt på mitt råd.

• KJV1611 - Moderne engelsk

  And it came to pass, as he talked with him, that the king said to him, Have you been made of the king's counsel? Stop; why should you be struck down? Then the prophet stopped, but said, I know that God has determined to destroy you, because you have done this, and have not listened to my counsel.

• King James Version 1611 (Original)

  And it came to pass, as he talked with him, that the king said unto him, Art thou made of the king's counsel? forbear; why shouldest thou be smitten? Then the prophet forbare, and said, I know that God hath determined to destroy thee, because thou hast done this, and hast not hearkened unto my counsel.

• Norsk oversettelse av Webster

  Mens profeten talte til ham, sa kongen: Har vi gjort deg til kongens rådgiver? Stopp! Hvorfor skulle du bli slått ihjel? Da stoppet profeten og sa: Jeg vet at Gud har bestemt å ødelegge deg, fordi du har gjort dette og ikke lyttet til mitt råd.

• Norsk oversettelse av Youngs Literal Translation

  Mens profeten talte til ham, sa Amazja til ham: 'Har vi satt deg til kongens rådgiver? Hør opp, ellers slår vi deg ihjel.' Da holdt profeten opp, men sa: 'Jeg vet at Gud har bestemt å ødelegge deg, fordi du har gjort dette og ikke har hørt på mitt råd.'

• Norsk oversettelse av ASV1901

  Da han snakket med ham, sa kongen til profeten: 'Har vi gjort deg til kongens rådgiver? Avslutt, for hvorfor skulle du bli slått?' Da sluttet profeten og sa: 'Jeg vet at Gud har bestemt å ødelegge deg, fordi du har gjort dette og ikke har lyttet til mitt råd.'

• Norsk oversettelse av BBE

  Men mens han talte til ham, sa kongen: Har vi gjort deg til en del av kongens regjering? Si ikke mer, ellers blir det din død. Da sluttet profeten å protestere og sa: Det er klart for meg at Guds hensikt er din undergang, fordi du har gjort dette og ikke har lyttet til mine ord.

• Coverdale Bible (1535)

  And whan he talked with him, the kynge sayde vnto him: Haue they made ye of the kynges councell? Ceasse, why wilt thou be smytten? Then the prophet ceassed, & sayde: I perceaue, that the LORDE is mynded to destroye ye, because thou hast done this, and herkenest not vnto my councell.

• Geneva Bible (1560)

  And as he talked with him, he said vnto him, Haue they made thee the Kings counseler? cease thou: why should they smite thee? And the Prophet ceased, but said, I knowe that God hath determined to destroy thee, because thou hast done this, and hast not obeyed my counsell.

• Bishops' Bible (1568)

  And it chaunced, that as ye prophete talked with him, the king saide vnto him: Haue men made thee of the kinges counsel: Ceasse, why wylt thou be beaten? And the prophete ceassed, and said: I am sure that God is minded to destroy thee, because thou hast done this, and agreest not vnto my counsell.

• Authorized King James Version (1611)

  And it came to pass, as he talked with him, that [the king] said unto him, Art thou made of the king's counsel? forbear; why shouldest thou be smitten? Then the prophet forbare, and said, I know that God hath determined to destroy thee, because thou hast done this, and hast not hearkened unto my counsel.

• Webster's Bible (1833)

  It happened, as he talked with him, that [the king] said to him, Have we made you of the king's counsel? Stop! Why should you be struck down? Then the prophet stopped, and said, I know that God has determined to destroy you, because you have done this, and have not listened to my counsel.

• Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

  And it cometh to pass, in his speaking unto him, that he saith to him, `For a counsellor to the king have we appointed thee? cease for thee; why do they smite thee?' And the prophet ceaseth, and saith, `I have known that God hath counselled to destroy thee, because thou hast done this, and hast not hearkened to my counsel.'

• American Standard Version (1901)

  And it came to pass, as he talked with him, that [the king] said unto him, Have we made thee of the king's counsel? forbear; why shouldest thou be smitten? Then the prophet forbare, and said, I know that God hath determined to destroy thee, because thou hast done this, and hast not hearkened unto my counsel.

• Bible in Basic English (1941)

  But while he was talking to him the king said to him, Have we made you one of the king's government? say no more, or it will be the cause of your death. Then the prophet gave up protesting, and said, It is clear to me that God's purpose is your destruction, because you have done this and have not given ear to my words.

• World English Bible (2000)

  It happened, as he talked with him, that [the king] said to him, "Have we made you one of the king's counselors? Stop! Why should you be struck down?" Then the prophet stopped, and said, "I know that God has determined to destroy you, because you have done this, and have not listened to my counsel."

• NET Bible® (New English Translation)

  While he was speaking, Amaziah said to him,“Did we appoint you to be a royal counselor? Stop prophesying or else you will be killed!” So the prophet stopped, but added,“I know that God has decided to destroy you, because you have done this thing and refused to listen to my advice.”

Referenced Verses

• Exod 9:16 : 16 But I have raised you up for this purpose: that I might show you my power and that my name might be proclaimed in all the earth.
• Deut 2:30 : 30 But Sihon king of Heshbon would not let us pass through his land, for the LORD your God had hardened his spirit and made his heart obstinate, so that He might deliver him into your hands, as has now happened.
• 1 Sam 2:25 : 25 ‘If a man sins against another man, God may mediate for him; but if a man sins against the LORD, who will intercede for him?’ But they would not listen to their father, for it was the LORD’s will to put them to death.
• 2 Chr 16:10 : 10 Asa was angry with the seer and put him in prison because he was enraged over this. At the same time, Asa oppressed some of the people.
• 2 Chr 18:20-21 : 20 Finally, a spirit came forward, stood before the LORD, and said, 'I will entice him.' 'By what means?' the LORD asked. 21 He said, 'I will go and be a lying spirit in the mouths of all his prophets.' The LORD said, 'You will succeed in enticing him. Go and do it.'
• 2 Chr 18:25 : 25 The king of Israel then ordered, 'Take Micaiah and send him back to Amon, the ruler of the city, and to Joash, the king's son.'
• 2 Chr 24:21 : 21 But they conspired against him, and at the king's command, they stoned him to death in the courtyard of the house of the Lord.
• Prov 9:7-8 : 7 Whoever corrects a mocker invites insult; whoever rebukes a wicked person incurs abuse. 8 Do not rebuke a mocker, or they will hate you; rebuke a wise person, and they will love you.
• Isa 30:10-11 : 10 They say to the seers, 'See no more visions!' and to the prophets, 'Give us no more visions of what is right! Tell us pleasant things, prophesy illusions.' 11 'Leave the way, turn aside from the path, and stop confronting us with the Holy One of Israel!'
• Isa 46:10 : 10 I declare the end from the beginning, and from ancient times what is still to come. I say, 'My purpose will stand, and I will accomplish all that I desire.'
• Jer 29:26 : 26 The LORD has appointed you priest instead of Jehoiada the priest, to be in charge of the house of the LORD for every madman who acts as a prophet, and you should put such a person in the stocks and neck-irons.
• Amos 7:10-13 : 10 Then Amaziah, the priest of Bethel, sent a message to Jeroboam, king of Israel, saying, 'Amos has conspired against you in the midst of the house of Israel. The land cannot bear all his words.' 11 For Amos says, 'Jeroboam will die by the sword, and Israel will surely go into exile, away from their own land.' 12 Then Amaziah said to Amos, 'Seer, go and flee to the land of Judah; there you can earn your bread and prophesy there.' 13 'But never again prophesy at Bethel, for it is the king's sanctuary and the temple of the kingdom.'
• Matt 21:23 : 23 When he entered the temple, the chief priests and the elders of the people came to him as he was teaching and said, 'By what authority are you doing these things? And who gave you this authority?'
• Acts 4:28 : 28 'They did what your hand and will had predestined to take place.'
• Rom 9:22 : 22 What if God, wishing to show his wrath and to make his power known, endured with much patience objects of wrath prepared for destruction?
• Eph 1:11 : 11 In Him we have also obtained an inheritance, having been predestined according to the purpose of the One who works all things according to the counsel of His will,
• 2 Tim 4:3 : 3 For the time will come when people will not tolerate sound teaching, but according to their own desires, they will gather teachers for themselves to satisfy their itching ears.
• Rev 11:10 : 10 The inhabitants of the earth will rejoice over them and celebrate, sending gifts to one another, because these two prophets had tormented those who dwell on the earth.