2 Tawarikh 18:7-8

18:7 The king of Israel answered Jehoshaphat, “There is still one man through whom we can seek the Lord’s will. ¹  But I despise ²  him because he does not prophesy prosperity for me, but always ³  disaster. His name is Micaiah son of Imlah. ⁴  Jehoshaphat said, “The king should not say such things!” 18:8 The king of Israel summoned an officer and said, “Quickly bring Micaiah son of Imlah.”

[18:7]  ¹ tn Heb “to seek the Lord from him.”

[18:7]  ² tn Or “hate.”

[18:7]  ³ tn Heb “all his days.”

[18:7]  ⁴ tn The words “his name is” are supplied in the translation for stylistic reasons.