Then he said, I did see all Israel scattered upon the mountains, as sheep that have no shepherd: and the LORD said, These have no master; let them return therefore every man to his house in peace.
Then he said, 'I saw all of Israel scattered across the mountains like sheep without a shepherd. And the LORD said, These people have no master; let each person return to their home in peace.'
The prophet is describing a vision where Israel's people are like lost sheep without a leader, and God wants them to go home safely.
📚 Historical Context
In the 9th century BC, during the divided kingdom of Israel, King Ahab of the northern kingdom and King Jehoshaphat of Judah formed an alliance to battle the Arameans at Ramoth-gilead. Micaiah, a true prophet of God, delivered this vision as a warning against the kings' plans, revealing that their defeat would leave Israel's army scattered like sheep without a shepherd. This prophecy highlighted the consequences of ignoring God's guidance and trusting in false prophets who had given favorable but deceptive messages.
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