Bible Dictionary
Imla
Imla was the father of Micaiah, the prophet who spoke before Ahab and Jehoshaphat. The parallel account gives the name as Imlah.
Definition
Imla was the father or progenitor of Micaiah, the prophet who spoke in the account of Ahab and Jehoshaphat. The name is also written Imlah in the parallel narrative.
Biblical Usage
Imla is identified through his son Micaiah, who served as a prophet in the royal consultation recorded in Chronicles and Kings.
Historical Background
The name is explained as “whom God will fill up.” The supplied material places Imla before approximately 896 B.C.
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
Replenisher, the father of Micaiah the prophet (2 Chr. 18:7, 8).
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(whom God will fill up), father or progenitor of Micaiah the prophet. (2 Chronicles 18:7,8) The form IMLAH is employed in the parallel narrative. (1 Kings 12:8,9) (B.C. before 896.)