2 Chronicles 18:15

Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

The king said to him, 'How many times must I make you swear to tell me nothing but the truth in the name of the LORD?'

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Other Translations

  • King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

    And the king said to him, How many times shall I adjure thee that thou say nothing but the truth to me in the name of the LORD?

  • KJV1611 – Modern English

    And the king said to him, How many times shall I make you swear that you tell me nothing but the truth in the name of the LORD?

  • King James Version 1611 (Original)

    And the king said to him, How many times shall I adjure thee that thou say nothing but the truth to me in the name of the LORD?

  • American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

    And the king{H4428} said{H559} to him, How many times{H6471} shall I adjure{H7650} thee that thou speak{H1696} unto me nothing but the truth{H571} in the name{H8034} of Jehovah?{H3068}

  • King James Version with Strong's Numbers

    And the king{H4428} said{H559}{(H8799)} to him, How many times{H6471} shall I adjure{H7650}{(H8688)} thee that thou say{H1696}{(H8762)} nothing but the truth{H571} to me in the name{H8034} of the LORD{H3068}?

  • Coverdale Bible (1535)

    But ye kynge sayde vnto him: I charge ye yet agayne, that thou tell me nothinge but ye trueth in the name of the LORDE.

  • Geneva Bible (1560)

    And the King sayd to him, Howe oft shall I charge thee, that thou tell mee nothing but the trueth in the Name of the Lord?

  • Bishops' Bible (1568)

    And the king sayde to him: So and so many times do I charge thee that thou say nothing but the trueth to me in the name of the Lorde.

  • Authorized King James Version (1611)

    And the king said to him, How many times shall I adjure thee that thou say nothing but the truth to me in the name of the LORD?

  • Webster's Bible (1833)

    The king said to him, How many times shall I adjure you that you speak to me nothing but the truth in the name of Yahweh?

  • Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

    And the king saith unto him, `How many times am I adjuring thee, that thou speak unto me only truth in the name of Jehovah?'

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    And the king said to him, How many times shall I adjure thee that thou speak unto me nothing but the truth in the name of Jehovah?

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    And the king said to him, How many times shall I adjure thee that thou speak unto me nothing but the truth in the name of Jehovah?

  • Bible in Basic English (1941)

    And the king said to him, Have I not, again and again, put you on your oath to say nothing to me but what is true in the name of the Lord?

  • World English Bible (2000)

    The king said to him, "How many times shall I adjure you that you speak to me nothing but the truth in the name of Yahweh?"

  • NET Bible® (New English Translation)

    The king said to him,“How many times must I make you solemnly promise in the name of the LORD to tell me only the truth?”

Referenced Verses

  • 1 Sam 14:24 : 24 Now the Israelites were hard-pressed that day, because Saul had bound the people under an oath, saying, 'Cursed be anyone who eats food before evening comes, before I have avenged myself on my enemies!' So none of the troops tasted food.
  • 1 Kgs 22:16 : 16 But the king said to him, 'How many times must I make you swear to tell me nothing but the truth in the name of the LORD?'
  • Matt 26:63 : 63 But Jesus remained silent. Then the high priest said to Him, "I charge You under oath by the living God: Tell us if You are the Christ, the Son of God."
  • Mark 5:7 : 7 Crying out with a loud voice, he said, 'What do You want with me, Jesus, Son of the Most High God? I beg You by God, do not torment me!'
  • Acts 19:13 : 13 Some itinerant Jewish exorcists tried to invoke the name of the Lord Jesus over those possessed by evil spirits, saying, "I adjure you by the Jesus whom Paul preaches."

Similar Verses (AI)

These verses are found using AI-powered semantic similarity based on meaning and context. Results may occasionally include unexpected connections.

  • 1 Kgs 22:13-20
    8 verses
    97%

    13 The messenger who went to summon Micaiah said to him, 'Behold, all the prophets are declaring good things to the king with one voice. Please let your word agree with theirs and say something favorable.'

    14 But Micaiah said, 'As surely as the LORD lives, I can only speak what the LORD tells me.'

    15 When Micaiah arrived before the king, the king said to him, 'Micaiah, should we go to war against Ramoth Gilead, or should we refrain?' Micaiah answered, 'Go and succeed, for the LORD will give it into the king’s hand.'

    16 But the king said to him, 'How many times must I make you swear to tell me nothing but the truth in the name of the LORD?'

    17 Then Micaiah said, 'I saw all Israel scattered on the hills like sheep without a shepherd. And the LORD said, “These people have no master; each one should go home in peace.”'

    18 The king of Israel said to Jehoshaphat, 'Didn’t I tell you that he never prophesies anything good about me, only bad?'

    19 Micaiah continued, 'Therefore, hear the word of the LORD: I saw the LORD sitting on His throne, with all the host of heaven standing around Him on His right and on His left.'

    20 And the LORD said, ‘Who will entice Ahab to go up and fall at Ramoth Gilead?’ One suggested this, and another suggested that.

  • 2 Chr 18:12-14
    3 verses
    77%

    12 The messenger who had gone to summon Micaiah said to him, 'Look, the other prophets are all in agreement, predicting success for the king. Let your word be like theirs and speak favorably.'

    13 But Micaiah said, 'As surely as the LORD lives, I will say whatever my God says to me.'

    14 When Micaiah arrived, the king asked him, 'Micaiah, shall we go to war against Ramoth Gilead, or should I refrain?' 'Attack and be victorious,' he answered, 'for they will be given into your hand.'

  • 2 Chr 18:3-5
    3 verses
    75%

    3 Ahab king of Israel said to Jehoshaphat king of Judah, 'Will you go with me to Ramoth Gilead?' Jehoshaphat replied, 'I am as you are, and my people as your people; we will join you in the battle.'

    4 But Jehoshaphat also said to the king of Israel, 'Please, first seek the word of the LORD today.'

    5 So the king of Israel gathered the prophets, four hundred men, and asked them, 'Shall we go to war against Ramoth Gilead, or should I refrain?' They answered, 'Go up, for God will give it into the hand of the king.'

  • 1 Kgs 22:26-28
    3 verses
    75%

    26 Then the king of Israel ordered, 'Take Micaiah and return him to Amon, the governor of the city, and to Joash, the king’s son.'

    27 And say, ‘This is what the king says: Put this man in prison and feed him only bread and water of affliction until I return safely.’

    28 Micaiah said, 'If you ever return safely, the LORD has not spoken through me.' Then he added, 'Pay attention, all you people!'

  • 2 Chr 18:17-19
    3 verses
    74%

    17 The king of Israel said to Jehoshaphat, 'Didn't I tell you that he never prophesies anything good about me, but only bad?'

    18 Micaiah continued, 'Therefore hear the word of the LORD: I saw the LORD sitting on his throne, with all the host of heaven standing on his right and on his left.'

    19 And the LORD said, 'Who will entice Ahab king of Israel into attacking Ramoth Gilead and going to his death there?' One suggested this, and another that.

  • 1 Kgs 2:42-43
    2 verses
    74%

    42 the king summoned Shimei and said to him, 'Did I not make you swear by the LORD and warn you, “On the day you leave and go anywhere, you can be certain you will die”? And you said to me, “What you say is good; I will obey.”

    43 Why then did you not keep your oath to the LORD and obey the command I gave you?'

  • 1 Kgs 22:5-6
    2 verses
    74%

    5 Jehoshaphat said to the king of Israel, 'Please, first seek an answer from the LORD today.'

    6 Then the king of Israel gathered the prophets, about four hundred men, and asked them, 'Should I go to war against Ramoth Gilead, or not?' They said, 'Go up, and the Lord will give it into the king’s hands.'

  • 2 Kgs 22:18
    74%

    18 As for the king of Judah who sent you to inquire of the LORD, you shall say to him: ‘Thus says the LORD, the God of Israel: Regarding the words you have heard,

  • 2 Chr 18:22-28
    7 verses
    73%

    22 So now the LORD has put a lying spirit in the mouths of these prophets of yours. The LORD has decreed disaster for you.

    23 Then Zedekiah son of Kenaanah went up and slapped Micaiah in the face. 'Which way did the Spirit of the LORD go when he left me to speak to you?' he asked.

    24 Micaiah replied, 'You will find out on the day you go to hide in an inner room.'

    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.'

    26 And say, "This is what the king says: Put this man in prison and give him nothing but bread and water until I return safely."

    27 Micaiah declared, 'If you ever return safely, the LORD has not spoken through me.' Then he added, 'Mark my words, all you people!'

    28 So the king of Israel and Jehoshaphat king of Judah went up to Ramoth Gilead.

  • 2 Sam 14:18
    73%

    18 Then the king said to the woman, "Do not hide anything I ask you." The woman said, "Let my lord the king speak."

  • 1 Kgs 22:8-9
    2 verses
    73%

    8 The king of Israel said to Jehoshaphat, 'There is still one man through whom we can inquire of the LORD, but I hate him because he never prophesies anything good about me, only bad. His name is Micaiah son of Imlah.' Jehoshaphat replied, 'The king should not say such a thing.'

    9 So the king of Israel called an officer and said, 'Quickly bring Micaiah son of Imlah.'

  • 2 Chr 18:7-8
    2 verses
    72%

    7 The king of Israel said to Jehoshaphat, 'There is still one man we can inquire of the LORD through, but I hate him because he never prophesies anything good about me, only bad. His name is Micaiah son of Imlah.' Jehoshaphat said, 'The king should not say such things.'

    8 So the king of Israel called one of his officials and said, 'Quickly bring Micaiah son of Imlah.'

  • 2 Chr 34:26
    72%

    26 But to the king of Judah who sent you to inquire of the LORD, this is what you shall say to him: 'This is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says concerning the words you heard:

  • 1 Kgs 18:9-11
    3 verses
    71%

    9 But Obadiah said, "What have I done wrong that you are handing your servant over to Ahab to be killed?"

    10 "As surely as the LORD your God lives," he continued, "there is no nation or kingdom where my master has not sent someone to look for you. And whenever they said, 'He is not here,' he made the kingdom or nation swear that they could not find you.

    11 Now you tell me, 'Go and say to your master, Elijah is here!'

  • 2 Kgs 9:12
    71%

    12 They said, 'That's not true! Tell us!' So he said, 'This is what he said to me: “This is what the LORD says: I anoint you king over Israel.”'

  • 2 Sam 14:10
    71%

    10 The king replied, "If anyone says anything to you, bring them to me, and they will not bother you again."

  • Jer 22:1
    70%

    1 This is what the LORD says: Go down to the house of the king of Judah and deliver this message there.

  • 1 Kgs 2:23
    70%

    23 Then King Solomon took an oath by the LORD: 'May God punish me ever so severely if Adonijah has not made this request at the cost of his own life!

  • Eccl 8:2
    70%

    2 I advise you to obey the king's command and stay true to your oath made before God.

  • 2 Sam 14:12
    70%

    12 Then the woman said, "Please let your servant speak a word to my lord the king." He said, "Speak."

  • Jer 23:37
    69%

    37 This is what you are to say to the prophet: 'What has the LORD answered you?' and 'What has the LORD spoken?'

  • 1 Kgs 1:30
    69%

    30 I will carry out today what I swore to you by the LORD, the God of Israel, saying: 'Your son Solomon will reign after me, and he will sit on my throne in my place.'