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
Then King Ahab ordered one of his officers: Arrest Micaiah and take him to Amon, the governor of the city, and to Prince Joash.
26 and say, ‘Thus says the king, “
Cross References
2 Chronicles 16:10
Asa was so angry with the prophet that he had him put in chains. It was at this same time that Asa began treating some of the people cruelly.
Deuteronomy 29:19
Be sure there is no one here today who hears these solemn demands and yet convinces himself that all will be well with him. He would go stubbornly on his own way. That would destroy all of you, good and evil alike.
1 Samuel 25:21
David thought: I guarded this man's possessions in the desert for nothing! Not one of his possessions was missing. Yet, he paid me back with evil when I was good to him.
1 Kings 22:26-28
The king of Israel said: Take Micaiah and send him back to Amon, the ruler of the town, and to Joash, the king's son.
2 Chronicles 18:15
Ahab replied: When you speak to me in the name of Jehovah, tell the truth! How many times do I have to tell you that?
Psalm 10:5
He always succeeds at what he does. Your judgments are beyond his understanding. He scoffs at all his opponents.
Psalm 80:5
You made them eat tears as food. You often made them drink their own tears.
Psalm 102:9
For I have eaten ashes like bread and mingled my drink with weeping.
Proverbs 14:16
A wise man is cautious and departs from evil. But the fool is arrogant and careless.
Isaiah 30:20
Jehovah may give you troubles and hardships. But your Teacher (Grand Instructor) will no longer be hidden from you. You will see your Teacher with your own eyes.
Jeremiah 20:2-3
Pashhur had Jeremiah the prophet beaten and put him in the stocks that were at the upper Benjamin Gate, which was by the house of Jehovah.
Matthew 5:12
Rejoice, and be filled with joy, for great is your reward in heaven. The prophets, who came before you, were also persecuted.
Matthew 12:24
When the Pharisees heard it, they said: This man casts out demons by Beelzebub, the prince of the demons.
Luke 3:19-20
John reproved Herod the tetrarch for all the evil things he had done for he took his brother Herodias' wife.
Luke 23:2
They accused him, saying: We found this man perverting our nation. He forbids payment of tax to Caesar. He claims to be Christ a king.
Acts 5:18
They captured the apostles and put them in the common prison.
Acts 22:22
The people listened to Paul until he said this. Then they shouted at the top of their voices: Away with him! Kill him! He is not fit to live!
2 Corinthians 11:23
Are they ministers of Christ? I speak as a fool. I am more in labors more abundant, beaten beyond number, in prisons more frequent, in deaths often.
1 Thessalonians 5:2-3
For you know perfectly that the Day of Jehovah will come like a thief in the night. (Zephaniah 1:14)
Revelation 11:10
The inhabitants of the earth will celebrate and rejoice over them. They will rejoice and send gifts to one another. This is because these two prophets tormented those who lived on the earth.