And all the prophets prophesied so, saying, Go up to Ramothgilead, and prosper: for the LORD shall deliver it into the king’s hand.
And all the prophets gave the same message, saying, 'Go up and attack Ramoth Gilead, and you will succeed! The LORD will give you victory and put the city into your hands.'
The writer is showing how all the false prophets told King Ahab exactly what he wanted to hear - that God would give him victory in battle.
📚 Historical Context
This occurred when King Ahab of Israel wanted to recapture the city of Ramoth Gilead from the Arameans (Syrians). Before going to battle, Ahab consulted 400 prophets who all promised him victory, but these were false prophets who told him what he wanted to hear rather than God's true message. Only the prophet Micaiah would later speak God's actual word, warning of defeat and Ahab's death.
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