And say, Thus saith the king, Put this fellow in the prison, and feed him with bread of affliction and with water of affliction, until I come in peace.
And say, 'This is what the king commands: Put this man in prison, and give him only bread and water, just enough to keep him alive, until I return safely from battle.'
King Ahab is ordering the prophet Micaiah to be imprisoned on minimal rations until the king returns victorious from war.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative of 1 Kings, King Ahab of Israel was preparing for a battle against Ramoth-gilead and consulted various prophets for advice. Micaiah, a true prophet of God, boldly predicted Ahab's defeat and death, which directly contradicted the favorable prophecies from Ahab's court prophets and enraged the king. As a result, Ahab ordered Micaiah's imprisonment and harsh treatment to silence him until Ahab's supposed safe return.
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