Imlah
Imlah was the father of Micaiah, a prophet who spoke the truth to King Ahab of Israel, despite the king's displeasure.
The name Imlah means “plentitude; circumcision”
MaleDivided Monarchy eraOld Testament2 books4 verses
Summary
A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 1 Kings 22:8; only referred to as Imlah (יִמְלָה); father of Micaiah.
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Alternative names
- יִמְלָהImlah
Mentions
- 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.
- So the king of Israel called one of his officials and said, “Bring Micaiah son of Imlah at once.”
- 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.
- So the king of Israel called one of his officials and said, “Bring Micaiah son of Imlah at once.”