KJV ORIGINAL
And there came forth a spirit, and stood before the LORD, and said, I will persuade him.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ 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
This occurs during a heavenly council scene where God is seeking someone to entice the wicked King Ahab of Israel into battle against Ramoth-gilead, where Ahab would die as judgment for his evil reign. The prophet Micaiah is describing this divine vision to Ahab and King Jehoshaphat of Judah, revealing God's plan behind the false prophecies Ahab's court prophets were giving him.
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