Imla
Also called Imlah
Mentioned in 896 BC traditional (Jones)
Replenisher, the father of Micaiah the prophet (2 Chr. 18:7, 8).
From Easton’s Bible Dictionary (1897).
- Mentioned in the era of the Kingdom, 1050–587 BC.
- Named in the same verses as Micaiah and Jehoshaphat.
Computed from the data. Years are traditional (Jones).
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Mentions
4 tagged verses in 2 books. Select a book to read its verses.
The name in each translation
| Text | Occurrences of each name |
|---|---|
| BSB | Imla 0Imlah 4 |
| KJV | Imla 2Imlah 2 |
| ASV | Imla 2Imlah 2 |
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Every verse
All 4 tagged verses, by book, in canonical order. The Berean Standard Bible is shown; switch to the King James or American Standard Version.
1 Kings2 verses
- 22:8
The king of Israel answered, “There is still one man through whom we can inquire of the LORD, but I hate him because he never prophesies anything good for me, but only bad. He is Micaiah son of Imlah.” “The king should not say that!” Jehoshaphat replied.
- 22:9
So the king of Israel called one of his officials and said, “Bring Micaiah son of Imlah at once.”
2 Chronicles2 verses
- 18:7
The king of Israel answered, “There is still one man through whom we can inquire of the LORD, but I hate him because he never prophesies anything good for me, but only bad. He is Micaiah son of Imlah.” “The king should not say that!” Jehoshaphat replied.
- 18:8
So the king of Israel called one of his officials and said, “Bring Micaiah son of Imlah at once.”
Easton’s Bible Dictionary
The full entry, public domain, as printed in 1897.
Replenisher, the father of Micaiah the prophet (2 Chr. 18:7, 8).