KJV ORIGINAL
And Micaiah said, Behold, thou shalt see in that day, when thou shalt go into an inner chamber to hide thyself.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
And Micaiah said, 'You will see the truth on that day when you have to run and hide in a back room to save yourself.'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The prophet Micaiah is telling someone that they will realize he was right when they find themselves desperately hiding from danger.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical account of 1 Kings, King Ahab of Israel was preparing for a battle against Aram and consulted various prophets for guidance. Micaiah, a true prophet of God, delivered an unpopular prophecy of defeat, standing against the false prophets who encouraged the king. This verse shows Micaiah responding to one of those false prophets, foretelling his future shame and hiding as judgment for his deceit.
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