And he said, I saw all Israel scattered upon the hills, as sheep that have not a shepherd: and the LORD said, These have no master: let them return every man to his house in peace.
And he said, 'I saw all of Israel scattered across the hills, like sheep without a shepherd. And the LORD said, These people have no master, let each person return home safely.'
The prophet is describing a vision where Israel's people are like lost sheep without leadership, and God wants them to go home in peace.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative of 1 Kings 22, the prophet Micaiah is delivering a vision to King Ahab of Israel and King Jehoshaphat of Judah during a time of political alliance and impending war against Syria. Micaiah's prophecy depicts Israel as scattered sheep without a shepherd, symbolizing the chaos that would follow Ahab's death in battle, leaving the people leaderless and vulnerable. This scene highlights the dangers of false prophets and the need for true divine guidance in the divided kingdom era of ancient Israel.
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