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1 Kings 22

1 Kings 22:9

Ahab and the False Prophets · 1 Kings 22:1–12
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Translations

Modern
So the king of Israel called one of his officials and said, “Bring Micaiah son of Imlah at once.”
Traditional
Then the king of Israel called an officer, and said, Hasten hither Micaiah the son of Imlah.
Literal
And the king of Israel called to one eunuch and said, “Bring quickly Micaiah son of Imlah.”
Latin
Vocavit ergo rex Israël eunuchum quemdam, et dixit ei: Festina adducere Michæam filium Jemla.

Original

Hebrew
English
So the king of Israel called one of his officials and said, “Bring Micaiah son of Imlah at once.”

Notes

1 Kings 22:5–9

Following ancient Near Eastern tradition, Jehoshaphat asked the two kings to seek God's will before battle. This tradition appears in Aramean, Moabite, and Assyrian writings, as well as in the Old Testament (1 Samuel 23:2–4; 2 Samuel 5:19–25). Despite Ahab's doubts, Jehoshaphat insisted on calling Micaiah, a true prophet of God.

Parallels

2 Chronicles 18:1–11

People

Imlah: Father of the prophet Micaiah Israel: Patriarch, son of Isaac, father of twelve tribes Micaiah: A prophet who foretold King Ahab's death

Glossary

Ahab (King) Ben-Hadad Gilead (Place) Holy War Holy War Imlah Jehoram Jehoshaphat (Person) Kings, Books of First and Second Ordain, Ordination Ramoth-Gilead Sons of the Prophets

Topics

Armies: March in Ranks: Seeking Counsel from God Before Battle Micaiah: A Prophet Who Reproved King Ahab Prophets: False: 400 in Samaria Syria: The Israelites: Under Ahab Sought to Recover Ramoth-Gilead From The Armies of Israel: Often Led by the King in Person