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The Lord will give the king victory.” <a href="/esv/1_kings/22.htm">English Standard Version</a> Then the king of Israel gathered the prophets together, about four hundred men, and said to them, “Shall I go to battle against Ramoth-gilead, or shall I refrain?” And they said, “Go up, for the Lord will give it into the hand of the king.” <a href="/bsb/1_kings/22.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> So the king of Israel assembled the prophets, about four hundred men, and asked them, “Should I go to war against Ramoth-gilead, or should I refrain?” “Go up,” they replied, “and the Lord will deliver it into the hand of the king.” <a href="/kjv/1_kings/22.htm">King James Bible</a> Then the king of Israel gathered the prophets together, about four hundred men, and said unto them, Shall I go against Ramothgilead to battle, or shall I forbear? And they said, Go up; for the Lord shall deliver it into the hand of the king. <a href="/nkjv/1_kings/22.htm">New King James Version</a> Then the king of Israel gathered the prophets together, about four hundred men, and said to them, “Shall I go against Ramoth Gilead to fight, or shall I refrain?” So they said, “Go up, for the Lord will deliver it into the hand of the king.” <a href="/nasb_/1_kings/22.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> So the king of Israel assembled the prophets, about four hundred men, and said to them, “Should I go to battle against Ramoth-gilead or should I refrain?” And they said, “Go up, for the Lord will hand it over to the king.” <a href="/nasb/1_kings/22.htm">NASB 1995</a> Then the king of Israel gathered the prophets together, about four hundred men, and said to them, &#8220Shall I go against Ramoth-gilead to battle or shall I refrain?&#8221 And they said, &#8220Go up, for the Lord will give it into the hand of the king.&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/1_kings/22.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Then the king of Israel gathered the prophets together, about four hundred men, and said to them, “Shall I go against Ramoth-gilead to battle or shall I refrain?” And they said, “Go up, for the Lord will give it into the hand of the king.” <a href="/lsb/1_kings/22.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Then the king of Israel gathered the prophets together, about four hundred men, and said to them, “Shall I go against Ramoth-gilead to battle or shall I refrain?” And they said, “Go up, for the Lord will give it into the hand of the king.” <a href="/amp/1_kings/22.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Then the king of Israel gathered the prophets together, about four hundred men, and said to them, “Shall I go to battle against Ramoth-gilead, or should I not?” And they said, “Go up, for the LORD has handed it over to the king.” <a href="/csb/1_kings/22.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> So the king of Israel gathered the prophets, about four hundred men, and asked them, “Should I go against Ramoth-gilead for war or should I refrain? ” They replied, “March up, and the Lord will hand it over to the king.” <a href="/hcsb/1_kings/22.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> So the king of Israel gathered the prophets, about 400 men, and asked them, &#8220Should I go against Ramoth-gilead for war or should I refrain?&#8221 They replied, &#8220March up, and the Lord will hand it over to the king.&#8221 <a href="/asv/1_kings/22.htm">American Standard Version</a> Then the king of Israel gathered the prophets together, about four hundred men, and said unto them, Shall I go against Ramoth-gilead to battle, or shall I forbear? And they said, Go up; for the Lord will deliver it into the hand of the king. <a href="/cev/1_kings/22.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Ahab sent for about 400 prophets and asked, "Should I attack the Syrians at Ramoth?" "Yes!" the prophets answered. "The Lord will help you defeat them." <a href="/erv/1_kings/22.htm">English Revised Version</a> Then the king of Israel gathered the prophets together, about four hundred men, and said unto them, Shall I go against Ramoth-gilead to battle, or shall I forbear? And they said, Go up; for the Lord shall deliver it into the hand of the king. <a href="/gwt/1_kings/22.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> So the king of Israel called 400 prophets together. He asked them, "Should I go to war against Ramoth in Gilead or not?" "Go," they said. "The Lord will hand over Ramoth to you." <a href="/gnt/1_kings/22.htm">Good News Translation</a> So Ahab called in the prophets, about four hundred of them, and asked them, "Should I go and attack Ramoth, or not?" "Attack it," they answered. "The Lord will give you victory." <a href="/isv/1_kings/22.htm">International Standard Version</a> So the king of Israel called in about 400 prophets and asked them, "Should we go attack Ramoth-gilead, or should I call off the attack?" "Go attack them," they all said, "because the Lord will drop them right into the king's hand!" <a href="/msb/1_kings/22.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> So the king of Israel assembled the prophets, about four hundred men, and asked them, ?Should I go to war against Ramoth-gilead, or should I refrain?? ?Go up,? they replied, ?and the Lord will deliver it into the hand of the king.? <a href="/net/1_kings/22.htm">NET Bible</a> So the king of Israel assembled about four hundred prophets and asked them, "Should I attack Ramoth Gilead or not?" They said, "Attack! The sovereign one will hand it over to the king." <a href="/nheb/1_kings/22.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Then the king of Israel gathered the prophets together, about four hundred men, and said to them, "Shall I go against Ramoth Gilead to battle, or shall I refrain?" They said, "Go up; for the LORD will deliver it into the hand of the king." <a href="/wbt/1_kings/22.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Then the king of Israel assembled the prophets, about four hundred men, and said to them, Shall I go against Ramoth-gilead to battle, or shall I forbear? And they said, Go up; for the Lord will deliver it into the hand of the king. <a href="/web/1_kings/22.htm">World English Bible</a> Then the king of Israel gathered the prophets together, about four hundred men, and said to them, “Should I go against Ramoth Gilead to battle, or should I refrain?” They said, “Go up; for the Lord will deliver it into the hand of the king.” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/1_kings/22.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and the king of Israel gathers the prophets, about four hundred men, and says to them, “Do I go to battle against Ramoth-Gilead, or do I refrain?” And they say, “Go up, and the Lord gives [it] into the hand of the king.” <a href="/ylt/1_kings/22.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and the king of Israel gathereth the prophets, about four hundred men, and saith unto them, 'Do I go against Ramoth-Gilead to battle, or do I forbear?' and they say, 'Go up, and the Lord doth give it into the hand of the king.' <a href="/slt/1_kings/22.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And the king of Israel will gather together the prophets, about four hundred men, and he will say to them. Shall I go to Ramoth-Gilead to war, or shall I desist? and they will say, Go up; and Jehovah will give into the hand of the king.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/1_kings/22.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Then the king of Israel assembled the prophets, about four hundred men, and he said to them: Shall I go to Ramoth Galaad to fight, or shall I forbear? They answered: Go up, and the Lord will deliver it into the hand of the king. <a href="/cpdv/1_kings/22.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Therefore, the king of Israel gathered together the prophets, about four hundred men, and he said to them, “Should I go to Ramoth Gilead to make war, or should I be at peace?” They responded, “Ascend, and the Lord will give it into the hand of the king.” <a href="/nabre/1_kings/22.htm">New American Bible</a> The king of Israel assembled the prophets, about four hundred of them, and asked, “Shall I go to fight against Ramoth-gilead or shall I refrain?” They said, “Attack. The Lord will give it into the power of the king.” <a href="/nrsvce/1_kings/22.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Then the king of Israel gathered the prophets together, about four hundred of them, and said to them, “Shall I go to battle against Ramoth-gilead, or shall I refrain?” They said, “Go up; for the LORD will give it into the hand of the king.”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/1_kings/22.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Then the king of Israel gathered the prophets together, about four hundred men, and said to them, Shall I go to Ramath-gilead to battle or shall I forbear? And they said, Go up; for the LORD will deliver the Arameans into the hand of the king. <a href="/hpbt/1_kings/22.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And the King of Israel gathered the Prophets, about four hundred men, and said to them: “Shall I go to Ramath Gelad for battle, or shall I stay?” They said to him: “Go up and LORD JEHOVAH is delivering them into your hands, Oh King!”<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/1_kings/22.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> Then the king of Israel gathered the prophets together, about four hundred men, and said unto them: 'Shall I go against Ramoth-gilead to battle, or shall I forbear?' And they said: 'Go up; for the LORD will deliver it into the hand of the king.' <a href="/sep/1_kings/22.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And the king of Israel gathered all the prophets together, about four hundred men; and the king said to them, Shall I go up to Remmath Galaad to battle, or shall I forbear? and they said, Go up, and the Lord will surely give it into the hands of the king. <a href="/parallel/1_kings/22-6.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=8725" 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">Ahab and the False Prophets</a> …5But Jehoshaphat also said to the king of Israel, “Please inquire first for the word of the LORD.” 6<a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: me·leḵ- (N-msc) -- King. From malak; a king.">So the king</a> <a href="/hebrew/3478.htm" title="3478: yiś·rā·’êl (N-proper-ms) -- From sarah and 'el; he will rule as God; Jisrael, a symbolical name of Jacob; also of his posterity.">of Israel</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/6908.htm" title="6908: way·yiq·bōṣ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To gather, collect. A primitive root; to grasp, i.e. Collect.">assembled</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.">the prophets,</a> <a href="/hebrew/702.htm" title="702: kə·’ar·ba‘ (Prep-k:: Number-fsc) -- Four. Masculine oarbaah; from raba'; four.">about four</a> <a href="/hebrew/3967.htm" title="3967: mê·’ō·wṯ (Number-fp) -- Hundred. Or metyah; properly, a primitive numeral; a hundred; also as a multiplicative and a fraction.">hundred</a> <a href="/hebrew/376.htm" title="376: ’îš (N-ms) -- Man. Contracted for 'enowsh; a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term.">men,</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: way·yō·mer (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">and asked them,</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’ă·lê·hem (Prep:: 3mp) -- To, into, towards. "></a> <a href="/hebrew/1980.htm" title="1980: ha·’ê·lêḵ (V-Qal-Imperf-1cs) -- To go, come, walk. Akin to yalak; a primitive root; to walk.">“Should I go</a> <a href="/hebrew/4421.htm" title="4421: lam·mil·ḥā·māh (Prep-l, Art:: N-fs) -- A battle, war. From lacham; a battle; generally, war.">to war</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al- (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">against</a> <a href="/hebrew/7418.htm" title="7418: rā·mōṯ (N-proper-fs) -- Height of the south, a place in Simeon, probably the same as NH7437b. ">Ramoth-gilead,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1568.htm" title="1568: gil·‘āḏ (N-proper-fs) -- Probably from Gal'ed; Gilad, a region East of the Jordan; also the name of three Israelites."></a> <a href="/hebrew/518.htm" title="518: ’im- (Conj) -- If. A primitive particle; used very widely as demonstrative, lo!">or</a> <a href="/hebrew/2308.htm" title="2308: ’eḥ·dāl (V-Qal-Imperf-1cs) -- To cease. A primitive root; properly, to be flabby, i.e. desist; be lacking or idle.">should I refrain?”</a> <a href="/hebrew/5927.htm" title="5927: ‘ă·lêh (V-Qal-Imp-ms) -- A primitive root; to ascend, intransitively or actively; used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative.">“Go up,”</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: way·yō·mə·rū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">they replied,</a> <a href="/hebrew/136.htm" title="136: ’ă·ḏō·nāy (N-proper-ms) -- Lord. Am emphatic form of 'adown; the Lord.">“and the Lord</a> <a href="/hebrew/5414.htm" title="5414: wə·yit·tên (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjImperf-3ms) -- To give, put, set. A primitive root; to give, used with greatest latitude of application.">will deliver it</a> <a href="/hebrew/3027.htm" title="3027: bə·yaḏ (Prep-b:: N-fsc) -- Hand (indicating power, means, direction, etc.)">into the hand</a> <a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: ham·me·leḵ (Art:: N-ms) -- King. From malak; a king.">of the king.”</a> 7But Jehoshaphat asked, “Is there not still a prophet of the LORD here of whom we can inquire?”…<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/18-5.htm">2 Chronicles 18:5</a> So the king of Israel assembled the prophets, four hundred men, and asked them, “Should we go to war against Ramoth-gilead, or should we refrain?” “Go up,” they replied, “and God will deliver it into the hand of the king.” <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="/ezekiel/13-3.htm">Ezekiel 13:3</a> This is what the Lord GOD says: Woe to the foolish prophets who follow their own spirit yet have seen nothing. <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="/jeremiah/14-14.htm">Jeremiah 14:14</a> “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="/ezekiel/22-28.htm">Ezekiel 22:28</a> Her prophets whitewash these deeds by false visions and lying divinations, saying, ‘This is what the Lord GOD says,’ when the LORD has not spoken. <a href="/deuteronomy/18-20.htm">Deuteronomy 18:20</a> But if any prophet dares to speak a message in My name that I have not commanded him to speak, or to speak in the name of other gods, that prophet must be put to death.” <a href="/jeremiah/5-31.htm">Jeremiah 5:31</a> The prophets prophesy falsely, and the priests rule by their own authority. My people love it so, but what will you do in the end? <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="/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="/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="/2_timothy/4-3.htm">2 Timothy 4:3-4</a> For the time will come when men will not tolerate sound doctrine, but with itching ears they will gather around themselves teachers to suit their own desires. / So they will turn their ears away from the truth and turn aside to myths. <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. <a href="/acts/20-29.htm">Acts 20:29-30</a> I know that after my departure, savage wolves will come in among you and will not spare the flock. / Even from your own number, men will rise up and distort the truth to draw away disciples after them.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Then the king of Israel gathered the prophets together, about four hundred men, and said to them, Shall I go against Ramothgilead to battle, or shall I forbear? And they said, Go up; for the LORD shall deliver it into the hand of the king.the prophets together<a href="/1_kings/18-19.htm">1 Kings 18:19</a> Now therefore send, and gather to me all Israel unto mount Carmel, and the prophets of Baal four hundred and fifty, and the prophets of the groves four hundred, which eat at Jezebel's table.<a href="/2_timothy/4-3.htm">2 Timothy 4:3</a> For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears;Go up<a href="/1_kings/22-15.htm">1 Kings 22:15,22,23</a> So he came to the king. And the king said unto him, Micaiah, shall we go against Ramothgilead to battle, or shall we forbear? And he answered him, Go, and prosper: for the LORD shall deliver it into the hand of the king… <a href="/2_chronicles/18-14.htm">2 Chronicles 18:14</a> And when he was come to the king, the king said unto him, Micaiah, shall we go to Ramothgilead to battle, or shall I forbear? And he said, Go ye up, and prosper, and they shall be delivered into your hand.<a href="/jeremiah/5-31.htm">Jeremiah 5:31</a> The prophets prophesy falsely, and the priests bear rule by their means; and my people love to have it so: and what will ye do in the end thereof?<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_kings/20-1.htm">Assembled</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-4.htm">Battle</a> <a href="/1_kings/20-28.htm">Deliver</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/23-22.htm">Forbear</a> <a href="/1_kings/18-34.htm">Four</a> <a href="/1_kings/20-1.htm">Gathered</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-4.htm">Gilead</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-3.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/1_kings/20-29.htm">Hundred</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-5.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/1_kings/20-41.htm">Prophets</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-4.htm">Ramoth</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-4.htm">Ramothgilead</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-4.htm">Ramoth-Gilead</a> <a href="/2_samuel/2-26.htm">Refrain</a> <a href="/1_kings/20-27.htm">Together</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-4.htm">War</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_kings/10-18.htm">Assembled</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-15.htm">Battle</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-12.htm">Deliver</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-15.htm">Forbear</a> <a href="/2_kings/7-3.htm">Four</a> <a href="/2_kings/3-21.htm">Gathered</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-12.htm">Gilead</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-12.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/2_kings/3-4.htm">Hundred</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-8.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-10.htm">Prophets</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-12.htm">Ramoth</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-12.htm">Ramothgilead</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-12.htm">Ramoth-Gilead</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-15.htm">Refrain</a> <a href="/2_kings/2-6.htm">Together</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-15.htm">War</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>So the king of Israel assembled the prophets, about four hundred men The king of Israel at this time is Ahab, who is known for his idolatry and marriage to Jezebel. The prophets he assembles are likely not true prophets of Yahweh but rather court prophets who tell the king what he wants to hear. This large number of prophets suggests a significant religious establishment that supports the king's agenda. The gathering of such a large group indicates the importance of the decision at hand and the desire for divine approval. Historically, prophets played a crucial role in advising kings, but these prophets are contrasted with true prophets like Elijah and Micaiah, who speak the word of the Lord regardless of royal favor.and asked them, “Should I go to war against Ramoth-gilead, or should I refrain?” Ramoth-gilead was a strategically important city located east of the Jordan River in the territory of Gilead. It had been a city of refuge and was contested between Israel and Aram (Syria). Ahab's question reflects the common practice of seeking divine guidance before military campaigns. The phrasing of the question shows Ahab's desire for a favorable outcome, yet it also reveals his reliance on human counsel rather than seeking the true will of God. This reflects a broader theme in Scripture where leaders often seek confirmation of their own desires rather than submitting to God's will.“Go up,” they replied, “and the Lord will deliver it into the hand of the king.” The unanimous response of the prophets suggests a lack of genuine prophetic insight. Their message is one of assurance and victory, which aligns with what Ahab desires to hear. The use of "the Lord" (Yahweh) in their response is ironic, as these prophets are not truly speaking on behalf of Yahweh. This situation is reminiscent of other biblical narratives where false prophets assure victory, such as in <a href="/jeremiah/28.htm">Jeremiah 28</a> with Hananiah. The false assurance contrasts with the true prophetic word, which often calls for repentance and warns of judgment. This phrase also foreshadows the eventual outcome, as the true prophet Micaiah later reveals the deception behind these assurances.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/k/king_of_israel.htm">King of Israel</a> Ahab, the king of the northern kingdom of Israel, known for his idolatry and opposition to the prophets of the Lord. 2. <a href="/topical/p/prophets.htm">Prophets</a> Approximately four hundred men who claimed to speak for God but were likely false prophets, as they were aligned with Ahab's desires. 3. <a href="/topical/r/ramoth-gilead.htm">Ramoth-gilead</a> A city of strategic importance located in the territory of Gilead, east of the Jordan River, which was contested between Israel and Aram. 4. <a href="/topical/j/jehoshaphat.htm">Jehoshaphat</a> The king of Judah, who was allied with Ahab through marriage and was present during this consultation with the prophets. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The Lord</a> The God of Israel, whose true will was not represented by the false prophets.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/d/discernment_in_seeking_counsel.htm">Discernment in Seeking Counsel</a> It is crucial to seek counsel from those who truly know and follow God, rather than those who simply tell us what we want to hear. <a href="/topical/t/the_danger_of_false_prophets.htm">The Danger of False Prophets</a> False prophets can lead us astray by aligning their messages with our desires rather than God's truth. We must test the spirits and seek confirmation from God's Word. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_godly_alliances.htm">The Importance of Godly Alliances</a> Jehoshaphat's alliance with Ahab serves as a cautionary tale about the influence of ungodly partnerships. We should be mindful of the company we keep and its impact on our spiritual walk. <a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_and_human_plans.htm">God's Sovereignty and Human Plans</a> Despite human plans and counsel, God's will ultimately prevails. We should align our plans with His purposes and seek His guidance above all. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_true_prophets.htm">The Role of True Prophets</a> True prophets, like Micaiah later in this chapter, are often in the minority and may face opposition. We should value and heed the voices that speak God's truth, even when they are unpopular.<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/why_does_ahab_seek_micaiah's_counsel.htm">In 1 Kings 22:6–8, why does Ahab distrust Micaiah’s prophecies but still seek his counsel? </a> <a href="/q/why_does_god_send_a_'lying_spirit'.htm">In 1 Kings 22:19–23, how can a just and holy God send a “lying spirit” to deceive Ahab’s prophets? </a> <a href="/q/is_there_evidence_for_ahithophel's_plan.htm">In 2 Samuel 17:1–4, is there any archaeological evidence or external record supporting Ahithophel’s plan to immediately strike David, or is this strategy purely literary?</a> <a href="/q/what's_the_protoevangelium_of_james.htm">Who was Micaiah in the Bible?</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>(6) Prophets . . . four hundred.--These were clearly not avowed prophets of Baal, or the Asherah ("groves"), as is obvious from the context and from their words in <a href="/1_kings/22-12.htm" title="And all the prophets prophesied so, saying, Go up to Ramothgilead, and prosper: for the LORD shall deliver it into the king's hand.">1Kings 22:12</a>. But Jehoshaphat's discontent makes it equally clear that they were not in his view true prophets of Jehovah. Probably they were devoted, like the old prophet of Bethel, to the service of the idolatry of Jeroboam.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_kings/22.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 6. - Then the king of Israel gathered the prophets [Called by Micaiah "his prophets" (ver. 22), and "thy prophets" (ver. 23)] together, about four hundred men [From the number (cf. <a href="/1_kings/18-19.htm">1 Kings 18:19</a>) it has been concluded that these were "the prophets of the groves," i.e., of Astarte, who escaped the massacre of the Baal prophets (<a href="/1_kings/18-40.htm">1 Kings 18:40</a>). Others have supposed that they were prophets of Baal. But both these suppositions are negatived (1) by the fact that Jehoshaphat asks Ahab to "inquire at the word of Jehovah," and (2) that these prophets profess to speak in the name and by the Spirit of Jehovah (vers. 11, 12, 24). Moreover (3) Ahab would hardly have insulted Jehoshaphat by bringing the prophets of Baal or Astarte before him (Waterland in Wordsworth). And yet that they were not true prophets of the Lord, or of the" sons of the prophets," appears . . . <a href="/commentaries/1_kings/22-6.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>So the king מֶֽלֶךְ־ (me·leḵ-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> A king of Israel יִשְׂרָאֵ֥ל (yiś·rā·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3478.htm">Strong's 3478: </a> Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc assembled וַיִּקְבֹּ֨ץ (way·yiq·bōṣ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6908.htm">Strong's 6908: </a> To gather, collect the prophets, הַנְּבִיאִים֮ (han·nə·ḇî·’îm) Article | Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5030.htm">Strong's 5030: </a> A spokesman, speaker, prophet about four כְּאַרְבַּ֣ע (kə·’ar·ba‘) Preposition-k | Number - feminine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_702.htm">Strong's 702: </a> Four hundred מֵא֣וֹת (mê·’ō·wṯ) Number - feminine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3967.htm">Strong's 3967: </a> A hundred men, אִישׁ֒ (’îš) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_376.htm">Strong's 376: </a> A man as an individual, a male person and asked them, וַיֹּ֣אמֶר (way·yō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> To utter, say “Should I go הַאֵלֵ֞ךְ (ha·’ê·lêḵ) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1980.htm">Strong's 1980: </a> To go, come, walk to war לַמִּלְחָמָ֖ה (lam·mil·ḥā·māh) Preposition-l, Article | Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4421.htm">Strong's 4421: </a> A battle, war against עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> Above, over, upon, against Ramoth-gilead, רָמֹ֥ת (rā·mōṯ) Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7433.htm">Strong's 7433: </a> Ramoth-gilead -- a city East of the Jordan or אִם־ (’im-) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_518.htm">Strong's 518: </a> Lo!, whether?, if, although, Oh that!, when, not should I refrain?” אֶחְדָּ֑ל (’eḥ·dāl) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2308.htm">Strong's 2308: </a> To be flabby, desist, be lacking, idle “Go up,” עֲלֵ֔ה (‘ă·lêh) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5927.htm">Strong's 5927: </a> To ascend, in, actively they replied, וַיֹּאמְר֣וּ (way·yō·mə·rū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> To utter, say “and the Lord אֲדֹנָ֖י (’ă·ḏō·nāy) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_136.htm">Strong's 136: </a> The Lord will deliver [it] וְיִתֵּ֥ן (wə·yit·tên) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5414.htm">Strong's 5414: </a> To give, put, set into the hand בְּיַ֥ד (bə·yaḏ) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3027.htm">Strong's 3027: </a> A hand of the king.” הַמֶּֽלֶךְ׃ (ham·me·leḵ) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> A king <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_kings/22-6.htm">1 Kings 22:6 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/1_kings/22-6.htm">1 Kings 22:6 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/1_kings/22-6.htm">1 Kings 22:6 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/1_kings/22-6.htm">1 Kings 22:6 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/1_kings/22-6.htm">1 Kings 22:6 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/1_kings/22-6.htm">1 Kings 22:6 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_kings/22-6.htm">1 Kings 22:6 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_kings/22-6.htm">1 Kings 22:6 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/1_kings/22-6.htm">1 Kings 22:6 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/1_kings/22-6.htm">1 Kings 22:6 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-6.htm">OT History: 1 Kings 22:6 Then the king of Israel gathered (1Ki iKi i Ki 1 Kg 1kg) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_kings/22-5.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Kings 22:5"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Kings 22:5" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_kings/22-7.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Kings 22:7"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Kings 22:7" /></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>