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Let your word agree with theirs, and speak favorably.&#8221 <a href="/nlt/1_kings/22.htm">New Living Translation</a> Meanwhile, the messenger who went to get Micaiah said to him, “Look, all the prophets are promising victory for the king. Be sure that you agree with them and promise success.” <a href="/esv/1_kings/22.htm">English Standard Version</a> And the messenger who went to summon Micaiah said to him, “Behold, the words of the prophets with one accord are favorable to the king. Let your word be like the word of one of them, and speak favorably.” <a href="/bsb/1_kings/22.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Then the messenger who had gone to call Micaiah instructed him, “Behold now, with one accord the words of the prophets are favorable to the king. So please let your words be like theirs, and speak favorably.” <a href="/kjv/1_kings/22.htm">King James Bible</a> And the messenger that was gone to call Micaiah spake unto him, saying, Behold now, the words of the prophets declare good unto the king with one mouth: let thy word, I pray thee, be like the word of one of them, and speak that which is good. <a href="/nkjv/1_kings/22.htm">New King James Version</a> Then the messenger who had gone to call Micaiah spoke to him, saying, “Now listen, the words of the prophets with one accord encourage the king. Please, let your word be like the word of one of them, and speak encouragement.” <a href="/nasb_/1_kings/22.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Then the messenger who went to summon Micaiah spoke to him saying, “Behold now, the words of the prophets are unanimously favorable to the king. Please let your word be like the word of one of them, and speak favorably.” <a href="/nasb/1_kings/22.htm">NASB 1995</a> Then the messenger who went to summon Micaiah spoke to him saying, &#8220Behold now, the words of the prophets are uniformly favorable to the king. Please let your word be like the word of one of them, and speak favorably.&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/1_kings/22.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Then the messenger who went to summon Micaiah spoke to him saying, “Behold now, the words of the prophets are uniformly favorable to the king. Please let your word be like the word of one of them, and speak favorably.” <a href="/lsb/1_kings/22.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Now the messenger who went to summon Micaiah spoke to him saying, “Behold now, the words of the prophets, as if from one mouth, are good towards the king. Please let your word be like the word of one of them, and speak that which is good.” <a href="/amp/1_kings/22.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Then the messenger who went to summon Micaiah said to him, “Listen carefully, the words of the prophets are unanimously favorable to the king. Please let your words be like the word of one of them, and speak favorably.” <a href="/csb/1_kings/22.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> The messenger who went to call Micaiah instructed him, “Look, the words of the prophets are unanimously favorable for the king. So let your words be like theirs, and speak favorably.” <a href="/hcsb/1_kings/22.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> The messenger who went to call Micaiah instructed him, &#8220Look, the words of the prophets are unanimously favorable for the king. So let your words be like theirs, and speak favorably.&#8221 <a href="/asv/1_kings/22.htm">American Standard Version</a> And the messenger that went to call Micaiah spake unto him, saying, Behold now, the words of the prophets declare good unto the king with one mouth: let thy word, I pray thee, be like the word of one of them, and speak thou good. <a href="/cev/1_kings/22.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Meanwhile, the messenger who went to get Micaiah whispered, "Micaiah, all the prophets have good news for Ahab. Now go and say the same thing." <a href="/erv/1_kings/22.htm">English Revised Version</a> And the messenger that went to call Micaiah spake unto him, saying, Behold now, the words of the prophets declare good unto the king with one mouth: let thy word, I pray thee, be like the word of one of them, and speak thou good. <a href="/gwt/1_kings/22.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> The messenger who went to call Micaiah told him, "The prophets have all told the king the same good message. Make your message agree with their message. Say something good." <a href="/gnt/1_kings/22.htm">Good News Translation</a> Meanwhile, the official who had gone to get Micaiah said to him, "All the other prophets have prophesied success for the king, and you had better do the same." <a href="/isv/1_kings/22.htm">International Standard Version</a> Meanwhile, the messenger who had gone off to summon Micaiah advised him, "Look, everything that the other prophets were saying was unanimously favorable to the king. So please, cooperate with them and speak favorably." <a href="/msb/1_kings/22.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Then the messenger who had gone to call Micaiah instructed him, ?Behold now, with one accord the words of the prophets are favorable to the king. So please let your words be like theirs, and speak favorably.? <a href="/net/1_kings/22.htm">NET Bible</a> Now the messenger who went to summon Micaiah said to him, "Look, the prophets are in complete agreement that the king will succeed. Your words must agree with theirs; you must predict success." <a href="/nheb/1_kings/22.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> The messenger who went to call Micaiah spoke to him, saying, "See now, the prophets declare good to the king with one mouth. Please let your word be like the word of one of them, and speak good." <a href="/wbt/1_kings/22.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And the messenger that went to call Micaiah, spoke to him, saying, Behold now, the words of the prophets declare good to the king with one mouth: let thy word, I pray thee, be like the word of one of them, and speak that which is good. <a href="/web/1_kings/22.htm">World English Bible</a> The messenger who went to call Micaiah spoke to him, saying, “See now, the prophets declare good to the king with one mouth. Please let your word be like the word of one of them, and speak good.” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/1_kings/22.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And the messenger who has gone to call Micaiah has spoken to him, saying, “Now behold, the words of the prophets, with one mouth, [are] good toward the king; please let your word be as the word of one of them—and you have spoken good.” <a href="/ylt/1_kings/22.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And the messenger who hath gone to call Micaiah hath spoken unto him, saying, 'Lo, I pray thee, the words of the prophets, with one mouth, are good towards the king; let it be, I pray thee, thy word as the word of one of them -- and thou hast spoken good.' <a href="/slt/1_kings/22.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And the messenger who went to call Micaiah, spake to him, saying, Behold now, the words of the prophets of one mouth good to the king: will thy words now be according to the word of one of them, and speak thou good?<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/1_kings/22.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And the messenger, that went to call Micheas, spoke to him, saying: Behold the words of the prophets with one month declare good things to the king: let thy word therefore be like to theirs, and speak that which is good. <a href="/cpdv/1_kings/22.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Then truly, the messenger who had gone to summon Micaiah spoke to him, saying: “Behold, the words of the prophets, as if with one mouth, are predicting good to the king. Therefore, let your word be like theirs, and speak what is good.” <a href="/nabre/1_kings/22.htm">New American Bible</a> Meanwhile, the messenger who had gone to call Micaiah said to him, “Look now, the prophets are unanimously predicting good for the king. Let your word be the same as any of theirs; speak a good word.” <a href="/nrsvce/1_kings/22.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> The messenger who had gone to summon Micaiah said to him, “Look, the words of the prophets with one accord are favorable to the king; let your word be like the word of one of them, and speak favorably.”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/1_kings/22.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And the messenger who went to call Micah spoke to him, saying, Behold now the words of the false prophets with one accord have predicted favorably concerning the king; let your word be like the word of one of them, and you also predict favorably. <a href="/hpbt/1_kings/22.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And the Messenger who went to call Mika said to him: “Behold, the words of the lying Prophets are good from one mouth concerning the King. Let your word be like the message of one of them and you speak good also.”<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/1_kings/22.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And the messenger that went to call Micaiah spoke unto him, saying: 'Behold now, the words of the prophets declare good unto the king with one mouth, let thy word, I pray thee, be like the word of one of them, and speak thou good.' <a href="/sep/1_kings/22.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And the messenger that went to call Michaias spoke to him, saying, Behold now, all the prophets speak with one mouth good concerning the king, let now thy words be like the words of one of them, and speak good things. <a href="/parallel/1_kings/22-13.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Xx9A0AxPaoQ?start=8817" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/1_kings/22.htm">Micaiah Prophesies Against Ahab</a> 13<a href="/hebrew/4397.htm" title="4397: wə·ham·mal·’āḵ (Conj-w, Art:: N-ms) -- A messenger. From an unused root meaning to despatch as a deputy; a messenger; specifically, of God, i.e. An angel.">Then the messenger</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer- (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc.">who</a> <a href="/hebrew/1980.htm" title="1980: hā·laḵ (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To go, come, walk. Akin to yalak; a primitive root; to walk.">had gone</a> <a href="/hebrew/7121.htm" title="7121: liq·rō (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf) -- To call, proclaim, read. A primitive root; to call out to.">to call</a> <a href="/hebrew/4321.htm" title="4321: mî·ḵā·yə·hū (N-proper-ms) -- Who is like Yah? three Isr. Or Mikayhuw; abbrev. For Miykayahuw; Mikajah, the name of three Israelites.">Micaiah</a> <a href="/hebrew/1696.htm" title="1696: dib·ber (V-Piel-Perf-3ms) -- To speak. A primitive root; perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively, to speak; rarely to subdue.">instructed him,</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’ê·lāw (Prep:: 3ms) -- To, into, towards. "></a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: lê·mōr (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say."></a> <a href="/hebrew/2009.htm" title="2009: hin·nêh- (Interjection) -- Lo! behold! Prolongation for hen; lo!">“Behold</a> <a href="/hebrew/4994.htm" title="4994: nā (Interjection) -- I (we) pray, now. ">now,</a> <a href="/hebrew/259.htm" title="259: ’e·ḥāḏ (Number-ms) -- One. A numeral from 'achad; properly, united, i.e. One; or first.">with one</a> <a href="/hebrew/6310.htm" title="6310: peh- (N-ms) -- Mouth. From pa'ah; the mouth, whether literal or figurative; specifically edge, portion or side; adverbially according to.">accord</a> <a href="/hebrew/1697.htm" title="1697: diḇ·rê (N-mpc) -- Speech, word. From dabar; a word; by implication, a matter or thing; adverbially, a cause.">the words</a> <a href="/hebrew/5030.htm" title="5030: han·nə·ḇî·’îm (Art:: N-mp) -- A spokesman, speaker, prophet. From naba'; a prophet or inspired man.">of the prophets</a> <a href="/hebrew/2896.htm" title="2896: ṭō·wḇ (Adj-ms) -- Pleasant, agreeable, good.">are favorable</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. "></a> <a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: ham·me·leḵ (Art:: N-ms) -- King. From malak; a king.">to the king.</a> <a href="/hebrew/4994.htm" title="4994: nā (Interjection) -- I (we) pray, now. ">So please</a> <a href="/hebrew/1697.htm" title="1697: ḏiḇ·rɛ·ḵå̄ (N-msc:: 2ms) -- Speech, word. From dabar; a word; by implication, a matter or thing; adverbially, a cause.">let your words</a> <a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: yə·hî- (V-Qal-Imperf.Jus-3ms) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass.">be</a> <a href="/hebrew/1697.htm" title="1697: kiḏ·ḇar (Prep-k:: N-msc) -- Speech, word. From dabar; a word; by implication, a matter or thing; adverbially, a cause.">like theirs,</a> <a href="/hebrew/259.htm" title="259: ’a·ḥaḏ (Number-ms) -- One. A numeral from 'achad; properly, united, i.e. One; or first."></a> <a href="/hebrew/mê·hem (Prep-m:: Pro-3mp) -- "></a> <a href="/hebrew/1696.htm" title="1696: wə·ḏib·bar·tā (Conj-w:: V-Piel-ConjPerf-2ms) -- To speak. A primitive root; perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively, to speak; rarely to subdue.">and speak</a> <a href="/hebrew/2896.htm" title="2896: ṭō·wḇ (N-ms) -- Pleasant, agreeable, good.">favorably.”</a> 14But Micaiah said, “As surely as the LORD lives, I will speak whatever the LORD tells me.”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/2_chronicles/18-12.htm">2 Chronicles 18:12</a> Then the messenger who had gone to call Micaiah instructed him, “Behold, with one accord the words of the prophets are favorable to the king. So please let your words be like theirs, and speak favorably.” <a href="/jeremiah/23-16.htm">Jeremiah 23:16</a> This is what the LORD of Hosts says: “Do not listen to the words of the prophets who prophesy to you. They are filling you with false hopes. They speak visions from their own minds, not from the mouth of the LORD. <a href="/jeremiah/23-26.htm">Jeremiah 23:26</a> How long will this continue in the hearts of these prophets who prophesy falsehood, these prophets of the delusion of their own minds? <a href="/ezekiel/13-2.htm">Ezekiel 13:2-3</a> “Son of man, prophesy against the prophets of Israel who are now prophesying. Tell those who prophesy out of their own imagination: Hear the word of the LORD! / This is what the Lord GOD says: Woe to the foolish prophets who follow their own spirit yet have seen nothing. <a href="/ezekiel/13-10.htm">Ezekiel 13:10</a> Because they have led My people astray, saying, ‘Peace,’ when there is no peace, and whitewashing any flimsy wall that is built, <a href="/micah/3-5.htm">Micah 3:5</a> This is what the LORD says: “As for the prophets who lead My people astray, who proclaim peace while they chew with their teeth, but declare war against one who puts nothing in their mouths: <a href="/isaiah/30-10.htm">Isaiah 30:10</a> They say to the seers, “Stop seeing visions!” and to the prophets, “Do not prophesy to us the truth! Speak to us pleasant words; prophesy illusions. <a href="/jeremiah/6-14.htm">Jeremiah 6:14</a> They dress the wound of My people with very little care, saying, ‘Peace, peace,’ when there is no peace at all. <a href="/jeremiah/8-11.htm">Jeremiah 8:11</a> They dress the wound of the daughter of My people with very little care, saying, ‘Peace, peace,’ when there is no peace at all. <a href="/jeremiah/14-13.htm">Jeremiah 14:13-14</a> “Ah, Lord GOD!” I replied, “Look, the prophets are telling them, ‘You will not see the sword or suffer famine, but I will give you lasting peace in this place.’” / “The prophets are prophesying lies in My name,” replied the LORD. “I did not send them or appoint them or speak to them. They are prophesying to you a false vision, a worthless divination, the futility and delusion of their own minds. <a href="/matthew/7-15.htm">Matthew 7:15</a> Beware of false prophets. They come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravenous wolves. <a href="/matthew/24-11.htm">Matthew 24:11</a> and many false prophets will arise and deceive many. <a href="/matthew/24-24.htm">Matthew 24:24</a> For false Christs and false prophets will appear and perform great signs and wonders to deceive even the elect, if that were possible. <a href="/2_peter/2-1.htm">2 Peter 2:1</a> Now there were also false prophets among the people, just as there will be false teachers among you. They will secretly introduce destructive heresies, even denying the Master who bought them—bringing swift destruction on themselves. <a href="/1_john/4-1.htm">1 John 4:1</a> Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God. For many false prophets have gone out into the world.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And the messenger that was gone to call Micaiah spoke to him, saying, Behold now, the words of the prophets declare good to the king with one mouth: let your word, I pray you, be like the word of one of them, and speak that which is good.Behold now<a href="/psalms/10-11.htm">Psalm 10:11</a> He hath said in his heart, God hath forgotten: he hideth his face; he will never see it.<a href="/psalms/11-1.htm">Psalm 11:1</a> To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David. In the LORD put I my trust: how say ye to my soul, Flee as a bird to your mountain?<a href="/psalms/14-1.htm">Psalm 14:1</a> To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David. The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God. They are corrupt, they have done abominable works, there is none that doeth good.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_kings/20-17.htm">Declare</a> <a href="/1_kings/12-7.htm">Favorable</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-8.htm">Good</a> <a href="/1_kings/19-7.htm">Messenger</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-9.htm">Micaiah</a> <a href="/1_kings/19-18.htm">Mouth</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-5.htm">Please</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-12.htm">Prophets</a> <a href="/1_kings/21-19.htm">Speak</a> <a href="/1_kings/18-19.htm">Summon</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-5.htm">Word</a> <a href="/1_kings/21-27.htm">Words</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_kings/4-2.htm">Declare</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/10-7.htm">Favorable</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-18.htm">Good</a> <a href="/2_kings/1-15.htm">Messenger</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-14.htm">Micaiah</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-22.htm">Mouth</a> <a href="/2_kings/1-13.htm">Please</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-22.htm">Prophets</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-14.htm">Speak</a> <a href="/2_kings/10-19.htm">Summon</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-19.htm">Word</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-28.htm">Words</a><div class="vheading2">1 Kings 22</div>1. <a href="/1_kings/22-1.htm">Ahab, seduced by false prophets, by Michaiah's word, is slain at Ramoth Gilead</a> 37. <a href="/1_kings/22-37.htm">The dogs lick up his blood, and Ahaziah succeeds him</a> 41. <a href="/1_kings/22-41.htm">Jehoshaphat's good reign</a> 45. <a href="/1_kings/22-45.htm">His acts</a> 46. <a href="/1_kings/22-46.htm">Jehoram succeeds him</a> 51. <a href="/1_kings/22-51.htm">Ahaziah's evil reign</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_kings/22.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_kings/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/1_kings/22.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>Then the messenger who had gone to call Micaiah instructed him This phrase introduces the messenger sent by King Ahab to summon the prophet Micaiah. In the context of ancient Israel, messengers often played crucial roles in communication between kings and prophets. Micaiah was known for his commitment to speaking God's truth, regardless of the consequences. This sets the stage for the tension between divine truth and human authority. The role of a messenger was significant, as they were expected to convey the exact words and intentions of their sender, highlighting the importance of fidelity to one's mission.Behold now, with one accord the words of the prophets are favorable to the king The phrase "with one accord" indicates a unanimous agreement among the prophets, who were likely court prophets serving King Ahab. This unanimity suggests a possible pressure to conform to the king's desires, reflecting a common issue in ancient Near Eastern courts where prophets might be tempted to speak what was pleasing to the king rather than the truth. The historical context reveals that Ahab often surrounded himself with prophets who would tell him what he wanted to hear, contrasting with the true prophets of God who spoke His word regardless of popularity or acceptance.So please let your words be like theirs, and speak favorably The messenger's plea to Micaiah to conform to the other prophets' favorable words underscores the cultural and political pressure to align with the king's wishes. This reflects a broader biblical theme where true prophets often stand alone against the majority, as seen with Elijah on Mount Carmel (1 Kings 18) and later with Jeremiah. The request for Micaiah to "speak favorably" highlights the tension between human authority and divine truth, a recurring theme in Scripture. This moment foreshadows the New Testament, where Jesus Christ, the ultimate prophet, often spoke truth in the face of opposition and pressure to conform to societal expectations.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/m/micaiah.htm">Micaiah</a> A prophet of the Lord who is known for speaking the truth, regardless of the consequences. He is called to prophesy before King Ahab. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_messenger.htm">The Messenger</a> An unnamed individual sent to bring Micaiah to King Ahab. He attempts to persuade Micaiah to conform to the other prophets' favorable messages. 3. <a href="/topical/k/king_ahab.htm">King Ahab</a> The king of Israel, known for his idolatry and opposition to the prophets of the Lord. He seeks counsel about going to war against Ramoth-gilead. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_prophets.htm">The Prophets</a> A group of prophets who are giving a unified, favorable message to King Ahab, likely to gain his favor or out of fear. 5. <a href="/topical/r/ramoth-gilead.htm">Ramoth-gilead</a> A strategic city in the territory of Gilead, which is the focus of the military campaign discussed in this chapter.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_pressure_to_conform.htm">The Pressure to Conform</a> The messenger's request to Micaiah highlights the pressure to conform to popular opinion, even when it contradicts God's truth. As believers, we must stand firm in God's Word, even when it is unpopular. <a href="/topical/t/the_courage_to_speak_truth.htm">The Courage to Speak Truth</a> Micaiah's role reminds us of the importance of courageously speaking the truth, regardless of the potential backlash or personal cost. <a href="/topical/d/discernment_in_prophecy.htm">Discernment in Prophecy</a> The situation underscores the need for discernment in evaluating messages and teachings, ensuring they align with Scripture. <a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_false_assurance.htm">The Consequences of False Assurance</a> The false prophets' favorable messages provide a false sense of security, leading to disastrous outcomes. We must seek God's true guidance rather than what simply sounds pleasing. <a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_over_favor.htm">Faithfulness Over Favor</a> Micaiah's example teaches us to prioritize faithfulness to God over seeking favor with people, trusting that God's approval is of ultimate importance.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_kings_22.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Kings 22</a> <a href="/q/what's_the_protoevangelium_of_james.htm">Who was Micaiah in the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/why_does_micaiah's_prophecy_differ.htm">In 2 Chronicles 18:14–17, why does Micaiah offer a prophecy so different from the other prophets—could this indicate conflicting traditions? </a> <a href="/q/why_was_god's_prophet_deceived_in_1_kings.htm">In 1 Kings 13:18-19, why would God allow His prophet to be deceived by another prophet's false claim of angelic guidance?</a> <a href="/q/is_lying_ever_justified.htm">Is it okay to lie? (Exodus 20:16 vs. 1 Kings 22:21-22)</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/1_kings/22.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(13) Behold now.--In the whole history, as especially in the words of the officer, there is evidence of the strange confusion of idea, so common in superstition at all times, which in some sense believes in the inspiration of the prophets as coming from God, and yet fancies that they can direct it as they will, and that accordingly they can be bribed, or beguiled, or coerced, to "prophesy smooth things." The extremest form of this infatuation is exemplified in Simon Magus, who believed that the Apostles were the medium for conferring the highest spiritual gifts from God, and yet madly persuaded himself that this power could be bought for money (<a href="/context/acts/8-18.htm" title="And when Simon saw that through laying on of the apostles' hands the Holy Ghost was given, he offered them money,">Acts 8:18-19</a>). The natural result is a mingled awe and contempt, such as Balak feels for Balaam. The delusion is, of course, silenced at once by such declarations as the stern reply of Micaiah, which even Balaam could convey (<a href="/numbers/22-18.htm" title="And Balaam answered and said to the servants of Balak, If Balak would give me his house full of silver and gold, I cannot go beyond the word of the LORD my God, to do less or more.">Numbers 22:18</a>). But, as all false religions and corruptions of true religion show, it is never rooted out, except by real spiritual knowledge of God and of His dealings with the soul.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_kings/22.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 13. - And the messenger that was gone [or went] to call Micaiah, spake unto him, saying, Behold now, the words of the prophets declare good unto the king with one mouth [Heb. one mouth good to the king. The messenger may possibly have had instructions to seek to conciliate Micaiah. In any case he thinks it well to tell him of the unanimity of the prophets. His testimony, he suggests, will surely agree with theirs]: let thy word, I pray thee, be like the word of one of them, and speak that which is good of the [Heb. speak good.] <a href="/commentaries/1_kings/22-13.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>Then the messenger וְהַמַּלְאָ֞ךְ (wə·ham·mal·’āḵ) Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4397.htm">Strong's 4397: </a> A messenger, of God, an angel who אֲשֶׁר־ (’ă·šer-) Pronoun - relative <a href="/hebrew/strongs_834.htm">Strong's 834: </a> Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that had gone הָלַ֣ךְ ׀ (hā·laḵ) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1980.htm">Strong's 1980: </a> To go, come, walk to call לִקְרֹ֣א (liq·rō) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7121.htm">Strong's 7121: </a> To call, proclaim, read Micaiah מִיכָ֗יְהוּ (mî·ḵā·yə·hū) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4321.htm">Strong's 4321: </a> Micaiah -- 'Who is like Yah?' three Israelites instructed him, דִּבֶּ֤ר (dib·ber) Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1696.htm">Strong's 1696: </a> To arrange, to speak, to subdue “Behold הִנֵּה־ (hin·nêh-) Interjection <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2009.htm">Strong's 2009: </a> Lo! behold! now, נָ֞א (nā) Interjection <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4994.htm">Strong's 4994: </a> I pray', 'now', 'then' with one אֶחָ֥ד (’e·ḥāḏ) Number - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_259.htm">Strong's 259: </a> United, one, first accord פֶּֽה־ (peh-) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6310.htm">Strong's 6310: </a> The mouth, edge, portion, side, according to the words דִּבְרֵ֧י (diḇ·rê) Noun - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1697.htm">Strong's 1697: </a> A word, a matter, thing, a cause of the prophets הַנְּבִיאִ֛ים (han·nə·ḇî·’îm) Article | Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5030.htm">Strong's 5030: </a> A spokesman, speaker, prophet are favorable ט֖וֹב (ṭō·wḇ) Adjective - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2896.htm">Strong's 2896: </a> Pleasant, agreeable, good to the king. הַמֶּ֑לֶךְ (ham·me·leḵ) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> A king So please נָ֣א (nā) Interjection <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4994.htm">Strong's 4994: </a> I pray', 'now', 'then' let your words דְבָרְךָ֗ (ḏə·ḇā·rə·ḵā) Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1697.htm">Strong's 1697: </a> A word, a matter, thing, a cause be יְהִֽי־ (yə·hî-) Verb - Qal - Imperfect Jussive - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1961.htm">Strong's 1961: </a> To fall out, come to pass, become, be like theirs, כִּדְבַ֛ר (kiḏ·ḇar) Preposition-k | Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1697.htm">Strong's 1697: </a> A word, a matter, thing, a cause and speak וְדִבַּ֥רְתָּ (wə·ḏib·bar·tā) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Conjunctive perfect - second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1696.htm">Strong's 1696: </a> To arrange, to speak, to subdue favorably.” טּֽוֹב׃ (ṭō·wḇ) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2896.htm">Strong's 2896: </a> Pleasant, agreeable, good <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_kings/22-13.htm">1 Kings 22:13 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/1_kings/22-13.htm">1 Kings 22:13 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/1_kings/22-13.htm">1 Kings 22:13 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/1_kings/22-13.htm">1 Kings 22:13 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/1_kings/22-13.htm">1 Kings 22:13 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/1_kings/22-13.htm">1 Kings 22:13 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_kings/22-13.htm">1 Kings 22:13 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_kings/22-13.htm">1 Kings 22:13 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/1_kings/22-13.htm">1 Kings 22:13 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/1_kings/22-13.htm">1 Kings 22:13 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-13.htm">OT History: 1 Kings 22:13 The messenger who went to call Micaiah (1Ki iKi i Ki 1 Kg 1kg) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_kings/22-12.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Kings 22:12"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Kings 22:12" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_kings/22-14.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Kings 22:14"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Kings 22:14" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>