KJV ORIGINAL
Then the king of Israel said, Take ye Micaiah, and carry him back to Amon the governor of the city, and to Joash the king’s son;
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Then the king of Israel said, 'Take Micaiah and bring him back to Amon the city governor and to Joash the king's son.'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The king of Israel is ordering his men to arrest the prophet Micaiah and hand him over to local authorities for imprisonment.
📚 Historical Context
King Ahab of Israel had asked the prophet Micaiah to prophesy about a military campaign, but Micaiah delivered an unwelcome message predicting defeat. This verse shows Ahab's angry response - ordering Micaiah's arrest and imprisonment. Amon was likely the governor of Samaria, and Joash was one of Ahab's sons who held authority in the city.
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