1 Kings 22:28 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And Micaiah said, If thou return at all in peace, the LORD hath not spoken by me. And he said, Hearken, O people, every one of you.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

And Micaiah said, 'If you come back safely from battle, then the LORD has not spoken through me.' Then he said, 'Listen, all you people, every one of you.'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

The prophet Micaiah is making a bold public declaration that his prophecy of King Ahab's death in battle will prove whether God truly spoke through him.

📚 Historical Context

This occurs just before King Ahab of Israel goes into battle against the Arameans at Ramoth-gilead. Micaiah had prophesied that Ahab would die in battle, contradicting the false prophets who promised victory. By making this public statement, Micaiah was putting his reputation as God's prophet on the line.

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And say, 'This is what the king commands: Put this man in prison and give him only the bare minimum of bread and water to keep him alive until I return safely from battle.'

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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.'

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And Micaiah said, 'If you really do return safely from battle, then the LORD has not spoken through me.' Then he said, 'Listen, all you people!'

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