KJV ORIGINAL
And there came forth a spirit, and stood before the LORD, and said, I will persuade him.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Then a spirit came forward and stood before the LORD, and said, 'I will convince him.'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse shows a spirit volunteering to deceive King Ahab by convincing him to go into a battle that would lead to his death.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical account from 1 Kings, King Ahab of Israel is preparing for battle and consulting prophets, but the true prophet Micaiah reveals a vision of God's heavenly council. In this vision, God is seeking a way to lead Ahab to his downfall, and a spirit volunteers to deceive Ahab's false prophets by putting lies in their mouths. This story illustrates God's ultimate control over events and the consequences of rejecting truthful guidance.
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