2 Tawarikh 18:7

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!”

2 Tawarikh 20:15

20:15 He said: “Pay attention, all you people of Judah, ⁵  residents of Jerusalem, and King Jehoshaphat! This is what the Lord says to you: ‘Don’t be afraid and don’t panic ⁶  because of this huge army! For the battle is not yours, but God’s.

[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.

[20:15]  ⁵ tn Heb “all Judah.” The words “you people of” are supplied in the translation for clarity. The Hebrew text uses the name “Judah” by metonymy for the people of Judah. Unlike the previous instance in v. 13 where infants, wives, and children are mentioned separately, this reference appears to include them all.

[20:15]  ⁶ tn Or perhaps “don’t get discouraged.”