Translations
Modern
Then a spirit came forward, stood before the LORD, and said, ‘I will entice him.’ ‘By what means?’ asked the LORD.
Traditional
Then there came out a spirit, and stood before the Lord, and said, I will entice him. And the Lord said unto him, Wherewith?
Literal
And came forward a spirit, and stood before YHWH and said, ‘I will persuade him.’ And YHWH said to him, ‘With what?’
Latin
…processit spiritus, et stetit coram Domino, et ait: Ego decipiam eum. Cui Dominus: In quo, inquit, decipies?
Original
Hebrew
English
Then a spirit came forward, stood before the LORD, and said, ‘I will entice him.’ ‘By what means?’ asked the LORD.
Notes
The vision reveals how the false prophets deceived people, while it supports Micaiah's message. This deception ensured Ahab would lose in battle, as his judgment was decided.
Theme notes and profiles
Parallels
Glossary
Ahab (King) Chronicles, Books of First and Second Demon Genealogy Jehoshaphat (Person) Kenaanah Micaiah Ramoth-Gilead
Topics
Lying: Lying Spirit from God Micaiah: A Prophet Who Reproved King Ahab Preaching: Impenitence Under of Ahab Vision of Micaiah of the Defeat of the Israelites; of the Lord on his Throne; and of a Lying Spirit