Verse 6

Then the king{H4428} of Israel{H3478} gathered{H6908} the prophets{H5030} together{H6908}{(H8799)}, about four{H702} hundred{H3967} men{H376}, and said{H559}{(H8799)} unto them, Shall I go{H3212}{(H8799)} against Ramothgilead{H7433}{H1568} to battle{H4421}, or shall I forbear{H2308}{(H8799)}? And they said{H559}{(H8799)}, Go up{H5927}{(H8798)}; for the Lord{H136} shall deliver{H5414}{(H8799)} it into the hand{H3027} of the king{H4428}.

Referenced Verses

  • 1 Kgs 18:19 : 19 Now therefore send{H7971}{(H8798)}, and gather{H6908}{(H8798)} to me all Israel{H3478} unto mount{H2022} Carmel{H3760}, and the prophets{H5030} of Baal{H1168} four{H702} hundred{H3967} and fifty{H2572}, and the prophets{H5030} of the groves{H842} four{H702} hundred{H3967}, which eat{H398}{(H8802)} at Jezebel's{H348} table{H7979}.
  • Ezek 13:22 : 22 Because with lies{H8267} ye have made the heart{H3820} of the righteous{H6662} sad{H3512}{(H8687)}, whom I have not made sad{H3510}{(H8689)}; and strengthened{H2388}{(H8763)} the hands{H3027} of the wicked{H7451}, that he should not return{H7725}{(H8800)} from his wicked{H7563} way{H1870}, by promising him life{H2421}{(H8687)}:
  • Jer 23:14-17 : 14 I have seen{H7200}{(H8804)} also in the prophets{H5030} of Jerusalem{H3389} an horrible thing{H8186}: they commit adultery{H5003}{(H8800)}, and walk{H1980}{(H8800)} in lies{H8267}: they strengthen{H2388}{(H8765)} also the hands{H3027} of evildoers{H7489}{(H8688)}, that none{H376} doth return{H7725}{(H8804)} from his wickedness{H7451}: they are all of them unto me as Sodom{H5467}, and the inhabitants{H3427}{(H8802)} thereof as Gomorrah{H6017}. 15 Therefore thus saith{H559}{(H8804)} the LORD{H3068} of hosts{H6635} concerning the prophets{H5030}; Behold, I will feed{H398}{(H8688)} them with wormwood{H3939}, and make them drink{H8248}{(H8689)} the water{H4325} of gall{H7219}: for from the prophets{H5030} of Jerusalem{H3389} is profaneness{H2613} gone forth{H3318}{(H8804)} into all the land{H776}. 16 Thus saith{H559}{(H8804)} the LORD{H3068} of hosts{H6635}, Hearken{H8085}{(H8799)} not unto the words{H1697} of the prophets{H5030} that prophesy{H5012}{(H8737)} unto you: they make you vain{H1891}{(H8688)}: they speak{H1696}{(H8762)} a vision{H2377} of their own heart{H3820}, and not out of the mouth{H6310} of the LORD{H3068}. 17 They say{H559}{(H8802)} still{H559}{(H8800)} unto them that despise{H5006}{(H8764)} me, The LORD{H3068} hath said{H1696}{(H8765)}, Ye shall have peace{H7965}; and they say{H559}{(H8804)} unto every one that walketh{H1980}{(H8802)} after the imagination{H8307} of his own heart{H3820}, No evil{H7451} shall come{H935}{(H8799)} upon you.
  • Jer 28:1-9 : 1 And it came to pass the same year{H8141}, in the beginning{H7225} of the reign{H4467} of Zedekiah{H6667} king{H4428} of Judah{H3063}, in the fourth{H7243} year{H8141}, and in the fifth{H2549} month{H2320}, that Hananiah{H2608} the son{H1121} of Azur{H5809} the prophet{H5030}, which was of Gibeon{H1391}, spake{H559}{(H8804)} unto me in the house{H1004} of the LORD{H3068}, in the presence{H5869} of the priests{H3548} and of all the people{H5971}, saying{H559}{(H8800)}, 2 Thus speaketh{H559}{(H8804)} the LORD{H3068} of hosts{H6635}, the God{H430} of Israel{H3478}, saying{H559}{(H8800)}, I have broken{H7665}{(H8804)} the yoke{H5923} of the king{H4428} of Babylon{H894}. 3 Within two full{H3117} years{H8141} will I bring again{H7725}{(H8688)} into this place{H4725} all the vessels{H3627} of the LORD'S{H3068} house{H1004}, that Nebuchadnezzar{H5019} king{H4428} of Babylon{H894} took away{H3947}{(H8804)} from this place{H4725}, and carried{H935}{(H8686)} them to Babylon{H894}: 4 And I will bring again{H7725}{(H8688)} to this place{H4725} Jeconiah{H3204} the son{H1121} of Jehoiakim{H3079} king{H4428} of Judah{H3063}, with all the captives{H1546} of Judah{H3063}, that went{H935}{(H8802)} into Babylon{H894}, saith{H5002}{(H8803)} the LORD{H3068}: for I will break{H7665}{(H8799)} the yoke{H5923} of the king{H4428} of Babylon{H894}. 5 Then the prophet{H5030} Jeremiah{H3414} said{H559}{(H8799)} unto the prophet{H5030} Hananiah{H2608} in the presence{H5869} of the priests{H3548}, and in the presence{H5869} of all the people{H5971} that stood{H5975}{(H8802)} in the house{H1004} of the LORD{H3068}, 6 Even the prophet{H5030} Jeremiah{H3414} said{H559}{(H8799)}, Amen{H543}: the LORD{H3068} do{H6213}{(H8799)} so: the LORD{H3068} perform{H6965}{(H8686)} thy words{H1697} which thou hast prophesied{H5012}{(H8738)}, to bring again{H7725}{(H8687)} the vessels{H3627} of the LORD'S{H3068} house{H1004}, and all that is carried away captive{H1473}, from Babylon{H894} into this place{H4725}. 7 Nevertheless hear{H8085}{(H8798)} thou now this word{H1697} that I speak{H1696}{(H8802)} in thine ears{H241}, and in the ears{H241} of all the people{H5971}; 8 The prophets{H5030} that have been before{H6440} me and before{H6440} thee of old{H5769} prophesied{H5012}{(H8735)} both against many{H7227} countries{H776}, and against great{H1419} kingdoms{H4467}, of war{H4421}, and of evil{H7451}, and of pestilence{H1698}. 9 The prophet{H5030} which prophesieth{H5012}{(H8735)} of peace{H7965}, when the word{H1697} of the prophet{H5030} shall come to pass{H935}{(H8800)}, then{H227} shall the prophet{H5030} be known{H3045}{(H8735)}, that the LORD{H3068} hath truly{H571} sent{H7971}{(H8804)} him.
  • Ezek 13:7-9 : 7 Have ye not seen{H2372}{(H8804)} a vain{H7723} vision{H4236}, and have ye not spoken{H1696}{(H8765)} a lying{H3577} divination{H4738}, whereas ye say{H559}{(H8802)}, The LORD{H3068} saith{H5002}{(H8803)} it; albeit I have not spoken{H559}{(H8804)}? 8 Therefore thus saith{H559}{(H8804)} the Lord{H136} GOD{H3069}; Because ye have spoken{H1696}{(H8763)} vanity{H7723}, and seen{H2372}{(H8804)} lies{H3577}, therefore, behold, I am against you, saith{H5002}{(H8803)} the Lord{H136} GOD{H3069}. 9 And mine hand{H3027} shall be upon the prophets{H5030} that see{H2374} vanity{H7723}, and that divine{H7080}{(H8802)} lies{H3577}: they shall not be in the assembly{H5475} of my people{H5971}, neither shall they be written{H3789}{(H8735)} in the writing{H3791} of the house{H1004} of Israel{H3478}, neither shall they enter{H935}{(H8799)} into the land{H127} of Israel{H3478}; and ye shall know{H3045}{(H8804)} that I am the Lord{H136} GOD{H3069}. 10 Because, even because they have seduced{H2937}{(H8689)} my people{H5971}, saying{H559}{(H8800)}, Peace{H7965}; and there was no peace{H7965}; and one built up{H1129}{(H8802)} a wall{H2434}, and, lo{H2009}, others daubed{H2902}{(H8802)} it with untempered{H8602} morter: 11 Say{H559}{(H8798)} unto them which daub{H2902}{(H8802)} it with untempered{H8602} morter, that it shall fall{H5307}{(H8799)}: there shall be an overflowing{H7857}{(H8802)} shower{H1653}; and ye{H859}, O great hailstones{H417}{H68}, shall fall{H5307}{(H8799)}; and a stormy{H5591} wind{H7307} shall rend{H1234}{(H8762)} it. 12 Lo, when the wall{H7023} is fallen{H5307}{(H8804)}, shall it not be said{H559}{(H8735)} unto you, Where is the daubing{H2915} wherewith ye have daubed{H2902}{(H8804)} it? 13 Therefore thus saith{H559}{(H8804)} the Lord{H136} GOD{H3069}; I will even rend{H1234}{(H8765)} it with a stormy{H5591} wind{H7307} in my fury{H2534}; and there shall be an overflowing{H7857}{(H8802)} shower{H1653} in mine anger{H639}, and great hailstones{H417}{H68} in my fury{H2534} to consume{H3617} it. 14 So will I break down{H2040}{(H8804)} the wall{H7023} that ye have daubed{H2902}{(H8804)} with untempered{H8602} morter, and bring{H5060}{(H8689)} it down to the ground{H776}, so that the foundation{H3247} thereof shall be discovered{H1540}{(H8738)}, and it shall fall{H5307}{(H8804)}, and ye shall be consumed{H3615}{(H8804)} in the midst{H8432} thereof: and ye shall know{H3045}{(H8804)} that I am the LORD{H3068}. 15 Thus will I accomplish{H3615}{(H8765)} my wrath{H2534} upon the wall{H7023}, and upon them that have daubed{H2902}{(H8802)} it with untempered{H8602} morter, and will say{H559}{(H8799)} unto you, The wall{H7023} is no more, neither they that daubed{H2902}{(H8802)} it; 16 To wit, the prophets{H5030} of Israel{H3478} which prophesy{H5012}{(H8737)} concerning Jerusalem{H3389}, and which see{H2374} visions{H2377} of peace{H7965} for her, and there is no peace{H7965}, saith{H5002}{(H8803)} the Lord{H136} GOD{H3069}.
  • Matt 7:15 : 15 Beware{G1161}{G4337}{(G5720)} of{G575} false prophets{G5578}, which{G3748} come{G2064}{(G5736)} to{G4314} you{G5209} in{G1722} sheep's{G4263} clothing{G1742}, but{G1161} inwardly{G2081} they are{G1526}{(G5748)} ravening{G727} wolves{G3074}.
  • 2 Tim 4:3 : 3 For{G1063} the time{G2540} will come{G2071}{(G5704)} when{G3753} they will{G430} not{G3756} endure{G430}{(G5695)} sound{G5198}{(G5723)} doctrine{G1319}; but{G235} after{G2596} their own{G2398} lusts{G1939} shall they heap{G2002}{(G5692)} to themselves{G1438} teachers{G1320}, having itching{G2833}{(G5746)} ears{G189};
  • 2 Pet 2:1-3 : 1 But{G1161} there were{G1096}{(G5633)} false prophets{G5578} also{G2532} among{G1722} the people{G2992}, even{G2532} as{G5613} there shall be{G2071}{(G5704)} false teachers{G5572} among{G1722} you{G5213}, who{G3748} privily shall bring in{G3919}{(G5692)} damnable{G684} heresies{G139}, even{G2532} denying{G720}{(G5740)} the Lord{G1203} that bought{G59}{(G5660)} them{G846}, and bring{G1863}{(G5723)} upon themselves{G1438} swift{G5031} destruction{G684}. 2 And{G2532} many{G4183} shall follow{G1811}{(G5692)} their{G846} pernicious ways{G684}; by reason of{G1223} whom{G3739} the way{G3598} of truth{G225} shall be evil spoken of{G987}{(G5701)}. 3 And{G2532} through{G1722} covetousness{G4124} shall they with feigned{G4112} words{G3056} make merchandise{G1710}{(G5695)} of you{G5209}: whose{G3739} judgment{G2917} now of a long time{G1597} lingereth{G691}{(G5719)} not{G3756}, and{G2532} their{G846} damnation{G684} slumbereth{G3573}{(G5719)} not{G3756}.
  • Rev 19:20 : 20 And{G2532} the beast{G2342} was taken{G4084}{(G5681)}, and{G2532} with{G3326} him{G5127} the false prophet{G5578} that wrought{G4160}{(G5660)} miracles{G4592} before{G1799} him{G846}, with{G1722} which{G3739} he deceived{G4105}{(G5656)} them that had received{G2983}{(G5631)} the mark{G5480} of the beast{G2342}, and{G2532} them that worshipped{G4352}{(G5723)} his{G846} image{G1504}. These both{G1417} were cast{G906}{(G5681)} alive{G2198}{(G5723)} into{G1519} a lake{G3041} of fire{G4442} burning{G2545}{(G5746)} with{G1722} brimstone{G2303}.
  • 1 Kgs 22:15 : 15 So he came{H935}{(H8799)} to the king{H4428}. And the king{H4428} said{H559}{(H8799)} unto him, Micaiah{H4321}, shall we go{H3212}{(H8799)} against Ramothgilead{H7433}{H1568} to battle{H4421}, or shall we forbear{H2308}{(H8799)}? And he answered{H559}{(H8799)} him, Go{H5927}{(H8798)}, and prosper{H6743}{(H8685)}: for the LORD{H3068} shall deliver{H5414}{(H8804)} it into the hand{H3027} of the king{H4428}.
  • 1 Kgs 22:22-23 : 22 And the LORD{H3068} said{H559}{(H8799)} unto him, Wherewith? And he said{H559}{(H8799)}, I will go forth{H3318}{(H8799)}, and I will be a lying{H8267} spirit{H7307} in the mouth{H6310} of all his prophets{H5030}. And he said{H559}{(H8799)}, Thou shalt persuade{H6601}{(H8762)} him, and prevail{H3201}{(H8799)} also: go forth{H3318}{(H8798)}, and do{H6213}{(H8798)} so. 23 Now therefore, behold, the LORD{H3068} hath put{H5414}{(H8804)} a lying{H8267} spirit{H7307} in the mouth{H6310} of all these thy prophets{H5030}, and the LORD{H3068} hath spoken{H1696}{(H8765)} evil{H7451} concerning thee.
  • 2 Chr 18:14 : 14 And when he was come{H935}{(H8799)} to the king{H4428}, the king{H4428} said{H559}{(H8799)} unto him, Micaiah{H4318}, shall we go{H3212}{(H8799)} to Ramothgilead{H7433}{H1568} to battle{H4421}, or shall I forbear{H2308}{(H8799)}? And he said{H559}{(H8799)}, Go ye up{H5927}{(H8798)}, and prosper{H6743}{(H8685)}, and they shall be delivered{H5414}{(H8735)} into your hand{H3027}.
  • Jer 5:31 : 31 The prophets{H5030} prophesy{H5012}{(H8738)} falsely{H8267}, and the priests{H3548} bear rule{H7287}{(H8799)} by their means{H3027}; and my people{H5971} love{H157}{(H8804)} to have it so: and what will ye do{H6213}{(H8799)} in the end{H319} thereof?
  • Jer 8:10-11 : 10 Therefore will I give{H5414}{(H8799)} their wives{H802} unto others{H312}, and their fields{H7704} to them that shall inherit{H3423}{(H8802)} them: for every one from the least{H6996} even unto the greatest{H1419} is given{H1214}{(H8802)} to covetousness{H1215}, from the prophet{H5030} even unto the priest{H3548} every one dealeth{H6213}{(H8802)} falsely{H8267}. 11 For they have healed{H7495}{(H8762)} the hurt{H7667} of the daughter{H1323} of my people{H5971} slightly{H7043}{(H8738)}, saying{H559}{(H8800)}, Peace{H7965}, peace{H7965}; when there is no peace{H7965}.
  • Jer 14:13-14 : 13 Then said{H559}{(H8799)} I, Ah{H162}, Lord{H136} GOD{H3069}! behold, the prophets{H5030} say{H559}{(H8802)} unto them, Ye shall not see{H7200}{(H8799)} the sword{H2719}, neither shall ye have famine{H7458}; but I will give{H5414}{(H8799)} you assured{H571} peace{H7965} in this place{H4725}. 14 Then the LORD{H3068} said{H559}{(H8799)} unto me, The prophets{H5030} prophesy{H5012}{(H8737)} lies{H8267} in my name{H8034}: I sent{H7971}{(H8804)} them not, neither have I commanded{H6680}{(H8765)} them, neither spake{H1696}{(H8765)} unto them: they prophesy{H5012}{(H8693)} unto you a false{H8267} vision{H2377} and divination{H7081}, and a thing of nought{H457}{(H8675)}{H434}, and the deceit{H8649} of their heart{H3820}.