Overview
Imla appears in Scripture as the father of the prophet Micaiah, who is remembered for his unwavering commitment to proclaim God's truth even when it contradicted the desires of King Ahab of Israel. During a critical moment when the king sought counsel before battle, Micaiah stood alone against four hundred false prophets, demonstrating that true prophecy comes from God alone, not from human compromise or political pressure.
Key Scriptures
"Now Micaiah the son of Imla said, 'As the Lord lives, what my God says, that I will speak'" (2 Chronicles 18:13, ESV).
"Then the king of Israel said to Jehoshaphat, 'There is yet one man by whom we may inquire of the Lord, Micaiah the son of Imla; but I hate him, for he never prophesies anything favorable about me, but always something unfavorable'" (2 Chronicles 18:7, ESV).
Application
Believers today should follow Micaiah's example by prioritizing God's truth over social pressure, speaking biblical conviction even when it is unpopular or costly.