Parallel Verses
New American Standard Bible
and say, ‘Thus says the king, “
King James Version
And say, Thus saith the king, Put this fellow in the prison, and feed him with bread of affliction and with water of affliction, until I return in peace.
Holman Bible
and say, ‘This is what the king says: Put this guy in prison
International Standard Version
Give him this order: "Place him in prison on survival rations only until I come back safely.'"
A Conservative Version
and say, Thus says the king, Put this fellow in the prison, and feed him with bread of affliction and with water of affliction, until I return in peace.
American Standard Version
and say, Thus saith the king, Put this fellow in the prison, and feed him with bread of affliction and with water of affliction, until I return in peace.
Amplified
and say, ‘Thus says the king: “Put this man in prison and feed him just enough bread and water to survive until I return in peace (safely).”’”
Bible in Basic English
And say, By the king's order this man is to be put in prison, and given prison food till I come back in peace.
Darby Translation
and ye shall say, Thus says the king: Put this man in the prison, and feed him with bread of affliction and with water of affliction, until I return in peace.
Julia Smith Translation
And say, Thus said the king, Put ye this in the house of the prison, and feed him with bread of oppression and water of oppression till my turning back in peace.
King James 2000
And say, Thus says the king, Put this fellow in the prison, and feed him with little bread and with little water, until I return in peace.
Lexham Expanded Bible
and say, 'Thus says the king: "Put this one into the prison house, and let him eat {a meager ration of bread and water} until I return in peace." '"
Modern King James verseion
And you shall say, So says the king, Put this fellow in the prison, and feed him with bread of affliction and with water of affliction until I return in peace.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
and say, "Thus sayeth the king: 'Put this fellow in prison, and feed him with bread and water of tribulation, until I come again in peace.'"
NET Bible
Say, 'This is what the king says: "Put this man in prison. Give him only a little bread and water until I return safely."'"
New Heart English Bible
and say, 'Thus says the king, "Put this fellow in the prison, and feed him with bread of affliction and with water of affliction, until I return in peace."'"
The Emphasized Bible
and ye shall say, Thus, saith the king, Put ye this one into the prison, - and feed him with the bread of oppression, and with the water of oppression, until I return in peace.
Webster
And say, Thus saith the king, Put this man in the prison, and feed him with bread of affliction and with water of affliction, until I return in peace.
World English Bible
and say, 'Thus says the king, "Put this fellow in the prison, and feed him with bread of affliction and with water of affliction, until I return in peace."'"
Youngs Literal Translation
and ye have said, Thus said the king, Put ye this one in the house of restraint, and cause him to eat bread of oppression, and water of oppression, till my return in peace.'
Themes
Kings » Who reigned over judah » Jehoshaphat
Micaiah » A prophet who reproved king ahab
Interlinear
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References
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Word Count of 20 Translations in 2 Chronicles 18:26
Verse Info
Context Readings
Jehoshaphat's Alliance With Ahab
25
And the king of Israel said, "Seize Micaiah and take him back to Amon the governor of the city and to Joash the king's son,
26 and say, ‘Thus says the king, “
Cross References
2 Chronicles 16:10
Then Asa was angry with the seer and put him in the stocks in prison, for he was in a rage with him because of this. And Asa inflicted cruelties upon some of the people at the same time.
Deuteronomy 29:19
one who, when he hears the words of this sworn covenant, blesses himself in his heart, saying, 'I shall be safe, though I walk in the stubbornness of my heart.' This will lead to the sweeping away of moist and dry alike.
1 Samuel 25:21
Now David had said, "Surely in vain have I guarded all that this fellow has in the wilderness, so that nothing was missed of all that belonged to him, and he has returned me evil for good.
1 Kings 22:26-28
And the king of Israel said, "Seize Micaiah, and take him back to Amon the governor of the city and to Joash the king's son,
2 Chronicles 18:15
But the king said to him, "How many times shall I make you swear that you speak to me nothing but the truth in the name of the LORD?"
Psalm 10:5
His ways prosper at all times; your judgments are on high, out of his sight; as for all his foes, he puffs at them.
Psalm 80:5
You have fed them with the bread of tears and given them tears to drink in full measure.
Psalm 102:9
For I eat ashes like bread and mingle tears with my drink,
Proverbs 14:16
One who is wise is cautious and turns away from evil, but a fool is reckless and careless.
Isaiah 30:20
And though the Lord give you the bread of adversity and the water of affliction, yet your Teacher will not hide himself anymore, but your eyes shall see your Teacher.
Jeremiah 20:2-3
Then Pashhur beat Jeremiah the prophet, and put him in the stocks that were in the upper Benjamin Gate of the house of the LORD.
Matthew 5:12
Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for so they persecuted the prophets who were before you.
Matthew 12:24
But when the Pharisees heard it, they said, "It is only by Beelzebul, the prince of demons, that this man casts out demons."
Luke 3:19-20
But Herod the tetrarch, who had been reproved by him for Herodias, his brother's wife, and for all the evil things that Herod had done,
Luke 23:2
And they began to accuse him, saying, "We found this man misleading our nation and forbidding us to give tribute to Caesar, and saying that he himself is Christ, a king."
Acts 5:18
they arrested the apostles and put them in the public prison.
Acts 22:22
Up to this word they listened to him. Then they raised their voices and said, "Away with such a fellow from the earth! For he should not be allowed to live."
2 Corinthians 11:23
Are they servants of Christ? I am a better one--I am talking like a madman--with far greater labors, far more imprisonments, with countless beatings, and often near death.
1 Thessalonians 5:2-3
For you yourselves are fully aware that the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night.
Revelation 11:10
and those who dwell on the earth will rejoice over them and make merry and exchange presents, because these two prophets had been a torment to those who dwell on the earth.