People of the Bible

Imla

Imla is mentioned in 4 verses of the Bible, first in 1 Kings 22:8. Also called Imlah.

Family of Imla

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Who was Imla?

Replenisher, the father of Micaiah the prophet (2 Chr. 18:7,8).

Biography adapted from Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897), public domain, linked via Theographic Bible Metadata.

Key verses about Imla

  • 1 Kings 22:8

    And the king of Israel said unto Jehoshaphat, There is yet one man, Micaiah the son of Imlah, by whom we may enquire of the Lord: but I hate him; for he doth not prophesy good concerning me, but evil. And Jehoshaphat said, Let not the king say so.

  • 1 Kings 22:9

    Then the king of Israel called an officer, and said, Hasten hither Micaiah the son of Imlah.

  • 2 Chronicles 18:7

    And the king of Israel said unto Jehoshaphat, There is yet one man, by whom we may enquire of the Lord: but I hate him; for he never prophesied good unto me, but always evil: the same is Micaiah the son of Imla. And Jehoshaphat said, Let not the king say so.

  • 2 Chronicles 18:8

    And the king of Israel called for one of his officers, and said, Fetch quickly Micaiah the son of Imla.