And the LORD said, Who shall entice Ahab king of Israel, that he may go up and fall at Ramothgilead? And one spake saying after this manner, and another saying after that manner.
And the LORD said, 'Who will persuade King Ahab of Israel to go up to battle at Ramoth-gilead so that he will be defeated there?' And one spirit suggested one way, while another suggested a different way.
God is asking which spirit will convince the wicked King Ahab to go into a battle where he will meet his downfall as divine judgment.
📚 Historical Context
This verse comes from a vision the prophet Micaiah saw of God's heavenly court deliberating how to bring judgment on the evil King Ahab of Israel. Ahab had led Israel into idolatry and wickedness, and God had determined that Ahab would die in battle at Ramoth-gilead. The scene shows God sovereignly orchestrating events to fulfill His righteous judgment.
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