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He is Micaiah son of Imlah.&#8221 &#8220The king should not say such a thing,&#8221 Jehoshaphat replied. <a href="/nlt/1_kings/22.htm">New Living Translation</a> The king of Israel replied to Jehoshaphat, “There is one more man who could consult the LORD for us, but I hate him. He never prophesies anything but trouble for me! His name is Micaiah son of Imlah.” Jehoshaphat replied, “That’s not the way a king should talk! Let’s hear what he has to say.” <a href="/esv/1_kings/22.htm">English Standard Version</a> And the king of Israel said to Jehoshaphat, “There is yet one man by whom we may inquire of the LORD, Micaiah the son of Imlah, but I hate him, for he never prophesies good concerning me, but evil.” And Jehoshaphat said, “Let not the king say so.” <a href="/bsb/1_kings/22.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> The king of Israel answered, “There is still one man through whom we can inquire of the LORD, but I hate him because he never prophesies anything good for me, but only bad. He is Micaiah son of Imlah.” “The king should not say that!” Jehoshaphat replied. <a href="/kjv/1_kings/22.htm">King James Bible</a> And the king of Israel said unto Jehoshaphat, There is yet one man, Micaiah the son of Imlah, by whom we may inquire of the LORD: but I hate him; for he doth not prophesy good concerning me, but evil. And Jehoshaphat said, Let not the king say so. <a href="/nkjv/1_kings/22.htm">New King James Version</a> So the king of Israel said to Jehoshaphat, “There is still one man, Micaiah the son of Imlah, by whom we may inquire of the LORD; but I hate him, because he does not prophesy good concerning me, but evil.” And Jehoshaphat said, “Let not the king say such things!” <a href="/nasb_/1_kings/22.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> And the king of Israel said to Jehoshaphat, “There is still one man by whom we may inquire of the LORD, but I hate him, because he does not prophesy anything good regarding me, but only bad. He is Micaiah the son of Imlah.” But Jehoshaphat said, “May the king not say so.” <a href="/nasb/1_kings/22.htm">NASB 1995</a> The king of Israel said to Jehoshaphat, &#8220There is yet one man by whom we may inquire of the LORD, but I hate him, because he does not prophesy good concerning me, but evil. He is Micaiah son of Imlah.&#8221 But Jehoshaphat said, &#8220Let not the king say so.&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/1_kings/22.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And the king of Israel said to Jehoshaphat, “There is yet one man by whom we may inquire of the LORD, but I hate him, because he does not prophesy good concerning me, but evil. He is Micaiah son of Imlah.” But Jehoshaphat said, “Let not the king say so.” <a href="/lsb/1_kings/22.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And the king of Israel said to Jehoshaphat, “There is yet one man by whom we may inquire of Yahweh, but I hate him, because he does not prophesy good concerning me, but evil. He is Micaiah son of Imlah.” But Jehoshaphat said, “Let not the king say so.” <a href="/amp/1_kings/22.htm">Amplified Bible</a> The king of Israel said to Jehoshaphat, “There is one more man, Micaiah the son of Imlah, by whom we may inquire of the LORD, but I hate him, because he never prophesies good news for me, but only evil.” But Jehoshaphat said, “May the king not say that [Micaiah only tells bad news].” <a href="/csb/1_kings/22.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> The king of Israel said to Jehoshaphat, “There is still one man who can inquire of the LORD, but I hate him because he never prophesies good about me, but only disaster. He is Micaiah son of Imlah.” “The king shouldn’t say that! ” Jehoshaphat replied. <a href="/hcsb/1_kings/22.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> The king of Israel said to Jehoshaphat, &#8220There is still one man who can ask Yahweh, but I hate him because he never prophesies good about me, but only disaster. He is Micaiah son of Imlah."&#8221 The king shouldn&#8217t say that!&#8221 Jehoshaphat replied. <a href="/asv/1_kings/22.htm">American Standard Version</a> And the king of Israel said unto Jehoshaphat, There is yet one man by whom we may inquire of Jehovah, Micaiah the son of Imlah: but I hate him; for he doth not prophesy good concerning me, but evil. And Jehoshaphat said, Let not the king say so. <a href="/cev/1_kings/22.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> "We could ask Micaiah son of Imlah," Ahab said. "But I hate Micaiah. He always has bad news for me." "Don't say that!" Jehoshaphat replied. <a href="/erv/1_kings/22.htm">English Revised Version</a> And the king of Israel said unto Jehoshaphat, There is yet one man by whom we may inquire of the LORD, Micaiah the son of Imlah: but I hate him; for he doth not prophesy good concerning me, but evil. And Jehoshaphat said, Let not the king say so. <a href="/gwt/1_kings/22.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> The king of Israel told Jehoshaphat, "We can ask the LORD through Micaiah, son of Imlah, but I hate him. He doesn't prophesy anything good about me, only evil." Jehoshaphat answered, "The king must not say that." <a href="/gnt/1_kings/22.htm">Good News Translation</a> Ahab answered, "There is one more, Micaiah son of Imlah. But I hate him because he never prophesies anything good for me; it's always something bad." "You shouldn't say that!" Jehoshaphat replied. <a href="/isv/1_kings/22.htm">International Standard Version</a> "There is still one man left by whom we could ask the LORD what to do," the king of Israel replied to Jehoshaphat, "but I hate him because he never prophesies anything good about me. Instead, he prophesies evil. He is Imla's son Micaiah." But Jehoshaphat rebuked Ahab, "Kings should never talk like that." <a href="/msb/1_kings/22.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> The king of Israel answered, ?There is still one man through whom we can inquire of the LORD, but I hate him because he never prophesies anything good for me, but only bad. He is Micaiah son of Imlah.? ?The king should not say that!? Jehoshaphat replied. <a href="/net/1_kings/22.htm">NET Bible</a> The king of Israel answered Jehoshaphat, "There is still one man through whom we can seek the LORD's will. But I despise him because he does not prophesy prosperity for me, but disaster. His name is Micaiah son of Imlah. Jehoshaphat said, "The king should not say such things." <a href="/nheb/1_kings/22.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> The king of Israel said to Jehoshaphat, "There is yet one man by whom we may inquire of the LORD, Micaiah the son of Imlah; but I hate him; for he does not prophesy good concerning me, but evil." Jehoshaphat said, "Do not let the king say so." <a href="/wbt/1_kings/22.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And the king of Israel said to Jehoshaphat, There is yet one man, Micaiah the son of Imlah, by whom we may inquire of the LORD: but I hate him; for he doth not prophesy good concerning me, but evil. And Jehoshaphat said, Let not the king say so. <a href="/web/1_kings/22.htm">World English Bible</a> The king of Israel said to Jehoshaphat, “There is yet one man by whom we may inquire of Yahweh, Micaiah the son of Imlah; but I hate him, for he does not prophesy good concerning me, but evil.” Jehoshaphat said, “Don’t let the king say so.” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/1_kings/22.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And the king of Israel says to Jehoshaphat, “Yet one man [remains] to seek YHWH from him, and I have hated him, for he does not prophesy good concerning me, but evil—Micaiah son of Imlah”; and Jehoshaphat says, “Do not let the king say so.” <a href="/ylt/1_kings/22.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And the king of Israel saith unto Jehoshaphat, 'Yet -- one man to seek Jehovah by him, and I have hated him, for he doth not prophesy concerning me good, but evil -- Micaiah son of Imlah;' and Jehoshaphat saith, 'Let not the king say so.' <a href="/slt/1_kings/22.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And the king of Israel will say to Jehoshaphat, Yet one man to seek Jehovah from him, and I hated him, for he will not prophesy good concerning me, but evil, Micaiah, son of Imlah And Jehoshaphat will say, The king shall not say thus.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/1_kings/22.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And the king of Israel said to Josaphat: There is one man left, by whom we may inquire of the Lord: Micheas the son of Jemla; but I hate him, for he doth not prophesy good to me, but evil. And Josaphat said: Speak not so, O king. <a href="/cpdv/1_kings/22.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And the king of Israel said to Jehoshaphat: “One man remains, by whom we may be able to inquire of the Lord: Micaiah, the son of Imlah. But I hate him. For he does not prophecy good to me, but evil.” And Jehoshaphat said, “You should not speak in this way, O king.” <a href="/nabre/1_kings/22.htm">New American Bible</a> The king of Israel answered, “There is one other man through whom we might consult the LORD; but I hate him because he prophesies not good but evil about me. He is Micaiah, son of Imlah.” Jehoshaphat said, “Let not the king say that.” <a href="/nrsvce/1_kings/22.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> The king of Israel said to Jehoshaphat, “There is still one other by whom we may inquire of the LORD, Micaiah son of Imlah; but I hate him, for he never prophesies anything favorable about me, but only disaster.” Jehoshaphat said, “Let the king not say such a thing.”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/1_kings/22.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And the king of Israel said to Jehoshaphat, There is yet one man by whom we may enquire of the LORD; his name is Micah the son of Imlah; but I hate him, for he does not prophesy good concerning me, but evil. And Jehoshaphat said, Let not the king say so. <a href="/hpbt/1_kings/22.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And the King of Israel said to Yushaphat again: “There is one man of whom we will ask the answer of LORD JEHOVAH, and I have hated him, because he does not prophesy good concerning me, but only evil; Mikah is his name, son of Yamla.” And Yushaphat said: “The King should not speak in this way.”<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/1_kings/22.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And the king of Israel said unto Jehoshaphat: 'There is yet one man by whom we may inquire of the LORD, Micaiah the son of Imlah; but I hate him; for he doth not prophesy good concerning me, but evil.' And Jehoshaphat said: 'Let not the king say so.' <a href="/sep/1_kings/22.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And the king of Israel said to Josaphat, There is one man here for us to enquire of the Lord by; but I hate him, for he does not speak good of me, but only evil; Michaias son of Jemblaa. And Josaphat king of Juda said, Let not the king say so. <a href="/parallel/1_kings/22-8.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=8750" 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> …7But Jehoshaphat asked, “Is there not still a prophet of the LORD here of whom we can inquire?” 8<a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: me·leḵ- (N-msc) -- King. From malak; a king.">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/559.htm" title="559: way·yō·mer (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">answered,</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. "></a> <a href="/hebrew/3092.htm" title="3092: yə·hō·wō·šā·p̄āṭ (N-proper-ms) -- From Yhovah and shaphat; Jehovah-judged; Jehoshaphat, the name of six Israelites; also of a valley near Jerusalem."></a> <a href="/hebrew/5750.htm" title="5750: ‘ō·wḏ (Adv) -- Or rod; from uwd; properly, iteration or continuance; used only adverbially, again, repeatedly, still, more.">“There is still</a> <a href="/hebrew/259.htm" title="259: ’e·ḥāḏ (Number-ms) -- One. A numeral from 'achad; properly, united, i.e. One; or first.">one</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.">man</a> <a href="/hebrew/1875.htm" title="1875: liḏ·rōš (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf) -- A primitive root; properly, to tread or frequent; usually to follow; by implication, to seek or ask; specifically to worship.">who can ask</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/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">the LORD,</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: mê·’ō·ṯōw (Prep-m:: DirObjM:: 3ms) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/589.htm" title="589: wa·’ă·nî (Conj-w:: Pro-1cs) -- I. Contracted from 'anokiy; I.">but I</a> <a href="/hebrew/8130.htm" title="8130: śə·nê·ṯîw (V-Qal-Perf-1cs:: 3ms) -- To hate. A primitive root; to hate.">hate him</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">because</a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: lō- (Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">he never</a> <a href="/hebrew/5012.htm" title="5012: yiṯ·nab·bê (V-Hitpael-Imperf-3ms) -- To prophesy. A primitive root; to prophesy, i.e. Speak by inspiration.">prophesies</a> <a href="/hebrew/2896.htm" title="2896: ṭō·wḇ (N-ms) -- Pleasant, agreeable, good.">anything good</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘ā·lay (Prep:: 1cs) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">for me,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî (Conj) -- That, for, when. "></a> <a href="/hebrew/518.htm" title="518: ’im- (Conj) -- If. A primitive particle; used very widely as demonstrative, lo!">but only</a> <a href="/hebrew/7451.htm" title="7451: rā‘ (Adj-ms) -- Bad, evil. From ra'a'; bad or evil.">bad.</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.">He is Micaiah</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ben- (N-msc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">son</a> <a href="/hebrew/3229.htm" title="3229: yim·lāh (N-proper-ms) -- Father of the prophet Micaiah. Or Yimlah; from male'; full; Jimla or Jimlah, an Israelite.">of Imlah.”</a> <a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: ham·me·leḵ (Art:: N-ms) -- King. From malak; a king.">“The king</a> <a href="/hebrew/408.htm" title="408: ’al- (Adv) -- Not (a subjective neg.). A negative particle; not; once as a noun, nothing.">should not</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.">say</a> <a href="/hebrew/3651.htm" title="3651: kên (Adv) -- So, thus. From kuwn; properly, set upright; hence just; but usually rightly or so.">that!”</a> <a href="/hebrew/3092.htm" title="3092: yə·hō·wō·šā·p̄āṭ (N-proper-ms) -- From Yhovah and shaphat; Jehovah-judged; Jehoshaphat, the name of six Israelites; also of a valley near Jerusalem.">Jehoshaphat</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: yō·mar (V-Qal-Imperf-3ms) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">replied.</a> 9So the king of Israel called one of his officials and said, “Bring Micaiah son of Imlah at once.”…<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/18-7.htm">2 Chronicles 18:7</a> The king of Israel answered, “There is still one man through whom we can inquire of the LORD, but I hate him because he never prophesies anything good for me, but only bad. He is Micaiah son of Imlah.” “The king should not say that!” Jehoshaphat replied. <a href="/jeremiah/38-4.htm">Jeremiah 38:4</a> Then the officials said to the king, “This man ought to die, for he is discouraging the warriors who remain in this city, as well as all the people, by speaking such words to them; this man is not seeking the well-being of these people, but their ruin.” <a href="/jeremiah/26-11.htm">Jeremiah 26:11</a> Then the priests and prophets said to the officials and all the people, “This man is worthy of death, for he has prophesied against this city, as you have heard with your own ears!” <a href="/amos/7-10.htm">Amos 7:10-13</a> Then Amaziah the priest of Bethel sent word to Jeroboam king of Israel, saying, “Amos has conspired against you in the midst of the house of Israel. The land cannot bear all his words, / for this is what Amos has said: ‘Jeroboam will die by the sword, and Israel will surely go into exile, away from their homeland.’” / And Amaziah said to Amos, “Go away, you seer! Flee to the land of Judah; earn your bread there and do your prophesying there. ... <a href="/matthew/5-11.htm">Matthew 5:11-12</a> Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you, and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of Me. / Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets before you. <a href="/luke/6-22.htm">Luke 6:22-23</a> Blessed are you when people hate you, and when they exclude you and insult you and reject your name as evil because of the Son of Man. / Rejoice in that day and leap for joy, because great is your reward in heaven. For their fathers treated the prophets in the same way. <a href="/john/15-18.htm">John 15:18-20</a> If the world hates you, understand that it hated Me first. / If you were of the world, it would love you as its own. Instead, the world hates you, because you are not of the world, but I have chosen you out of the world. / Remember the word that I spoke to you: ‘No servant is greater than his master.’ If they persecuted Me, they will persecute you as well; if they kept My word, they will keep yours as well. <a href="/acts/7-52.htm">Acts 7:52</a> Which of the prophets did your fathers fail to persecute? They even killed those who foretold the coming of the Righteous One. And now you are His betrayers and murderers— <a href="/acts/5-40.htm">Acts 5:40-41</a> At this, they yielded to Gamaliel. They called the apostles in and had them flogged. Then they ordered them not to speak in the name of Jesus, and released them. / The apostles left the Sanhedrin, rejoicing that they had been counted worthy of suffering disgrace for the Name. <a href="/2_timothy/3-12.htm">2 Timothy 3:12</a> Indeed, all who desire to live godly lives in Christ Jesus will be persecuted, <a href="/1_peter/4-14.htm">1 Peter 4:14</a> If you are insulted for the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the Spirit of glory and of God rests on you. <a href="/2_chronicles/24-20.htm">2 Chronicles 24:20-21</a> Then the Spirit of God came upon Zechariah son of Jehoiada the priest, who stood up before the people and said to them, “This is what God says: ‘Why do you transgress the commandments of the LORD so that you cannot prosper? Because you have forsaken the LORD, He has forsaken you.’” / But they conspired against Zechariah, and by order of the king, they stoned him in the courtyard of the house of the LORD. <a href="/jeremiah/20-2.htm">Jeremiah 20:2</a> he had Jeremiah the prophet beaten and put in the stocks at the Upper Gate of Benjamin, which was by the house of the LORD. <a href="/jeremiah/36-23.htm">Jeremiah 36:23-24</a> And as soon as Jehudi had read three or four columns, Jehoiakim would cut them off with a scribe’s knife and throw them into the firepot, until the entire scroll had been consumed by the fire. / Yet in hearing all these words, the king and his servants did not become frightened or tear their garments. <a href="/jeremiah/37-15.htm">Jeremiah 37:15</a> The officials were angry with Jeremiah, and they beat him and placed him in jail in the house of Jonathan the scribe, for it had been made into a prison.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And the king of Israel said to Jehoshaphat, There is yet one man, Micaiah the son of Imlah, by whom we may inquire of the LORD: but I hate him; for he does not prophesy good concerning me, but evil. And Jehoshaphat said, Let not the king say so.yet one man<a href="/1_kings/18-4.htm">1 Kings 18:4</a> For it was so, when Jezebel cut off the prophets of the LORD, that Obadiah took an hundred prophets, and hid them by fifty in a cave, and fed them with bread and water.)<a href="/1_kings/19-10.htm">1 Kings 19:10,14</a> And he said, I have been very jealous for the LORD God of hosts: for the children of Israel have forsaken thy covenant, thrown down thine altars, and slain thy prophets with the sword; and I, even I only, am left; and they seek my life, to take it away… <a href="/1_kings/20-41.htm">1 Kings 20:41,42</a> And he hasted, and took the ashes away from his face; and the king of Israel discerned him that he was of the prophets… but I hate him<a href="/1_kings/22-27.htm">1 Kings 22:27</a> And say, Thus saith the king, Put this fellow in the prison, and feed him with bread of affliction and with water of affliction, until I come in peace.<a href="/1_kings/20-43.htm">1 Kings 20:43</a> And the king of Israel went to his house heavy and displeased, and came to Samaria.<a href="/1_kings/21-20.htm">1 Kings 21:20</a> And Ahab said to Elijah, Hast thou found me, O mine enemy? And he answered, I have found thee: because thou hast sold thyself to work evil in the sight of the LORD.good<a href="/1_kings/22-13.htm">1 Kings 22:13</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="/isaiah/30-10.htm">Isaiah 30:10</a> Which say to the seers, See not; and to the prophets, Prophesy not unto us right things, speak unto us smooth things, prophesy deceits:<a href="/jeremiah/38-4.htm">Jeremiah 38:4</a> Therefore the princes said unto the king, We beseech thee, let this man be put to death: for thus he weakeneth the hands of the men of war that remain in this city, and the hands of all the people, in speaking such words unto them: for this man seeketh not the welfare of this people, but the hurt.concerning me<a href="/1_kings/20-35.htm">1 Kings 20:35-42</a> And a certain man of the sons of the prophets said unto his neighbour in the word of the LORD, Smite me, I pray thee. And the man refused to smite him… <a href="/2_kings/9-22.htm">2 Kings 9:22</a> And it came to pass, when Joram saw Jehu, that he said, Is it peace, Jehu? And he answered, What peace, so long as the whoredoms of thy mother Jezebel and her witchcrafts are so many?<a href="/isaiah/3-11.htm">Isaiah 3:11</a> Woe unto the wicked! it shall be ill with him: for the reward of his hands shall be given him.Let not the<a href="/1_kings/21-27.htm">1 Kings 21:27-29</a> And it came to pass, when Ahab heard those words, that he rent his clothes, and put sackcloth upon his flesh, and fasted, and lay in sackcloth, and went softly… <a href="/proverbs/5-12.htm">Proverbs 5:12-14</a> And say, How have I hated instruction, and my heart despised reproof; … <a href="/micah/2-7.htm">Micah 2:7</a> O thou that art named the house of Jacob, is the spirit of the LORD straitened? are these his doings? do not my words do good to him that walketh uprightly?<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_kings/22-7.htm">Enquire</a> <a href="/1_kings/21-29.htm">Evil</a> <a href="/1_kings/21-2.htm">Good</a> <a href="/2_samuel/22-41.htm">Hate</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/18-8.htm">Imlah</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-7.htm">Inquire</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-6.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-7.htm">Jehoshaphat</a> <a href="/jeremiah/36-13.htm">Micaiah</a> <a href="/1_samuel/19-21.htm">Prophesy</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_kings/1-2.htm">Enquire</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-18.htm">Evil</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-13.htm">Good</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/1-11.htm">Hate</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-9.htm">Imlah</a> <a href="/2_kings/1-2.htm">Inquire</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-9.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-10.htm">Jehoshaphat</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-9.htm">Micaiah</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-18.htm">Prophesy</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>The king of Israel answered This refers to King Ahab, the ruler of the northern kingdom of Israel. Ahab is known for his idolatry and marriage to Jezebel, which led Israel into further sin. His reign is marked by conflict with prophets of the LORD, particularly Elijah.There is still one man through whom we can inquire of the LORD This man is Micaiah, a prophet of the LORD. In the context of ancient Israel, prophets served as God's mouthpieces, delivering His messages to the people and the king. Micaiah stands in contrast to the false prophets who often told the king what he wanted to hear.but I hate him because he never prophesies anything good for me, but only bad Ahab's hatred for Micaiah stems from the prophet's commitment to truth, regardless of the king's desires. This reflects a broader biblical theme where true prophets often face opposition for speaking God's truth, as seen with Jeremiah and Elijah.He is Micaiah son of Imlah Micaiah's lineage is mentioned to distinguish him from other prophets. His father, Imlah, is otherwise unknown, suggesting Micaiah's significance comes from his role as a prophet rather than his family background.The king should not say that! Jehoshaphat, the king of Judah, responds to Ahab's dismissal of Micaiah. Jehoshaphat's reaction indicates his respect for the prophetic office and his desire for genuine divine guidance. This highlights the contrast between the spiritual states of Judah and Israel at the time.Jehoshaphat replied Jehoshaphat's presence in this narrative underscores the political alliance between Judah and Israel, despite their differing spiritual paths. His insistence on consulting a true prophet reflects his commitment to seeking God's will, a recurring theme in his reign.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/k/king_ahab.htm">King Ahab</a> The king of Israel, known for his idolatry and opposition to God's prophets. He is reluctant to hear from Micaiah because of the unfavorable prophecies. 2. <a href="/topical/j/jehoshaphat.htm">Jehoshaphat</a> The king of Judah, who seeks to hear from a true prophet of the LORD before going into battle. He encourages Ahab to listen to Micaiah. 3. <a href="/topical/m/micaiah_son_of_imlah.htm">Micaiah son of Imlah</a> A prophet of the LORD who is known for speaking the truth, regardless of its popularity or reception by the king. 4. <a href="/topical/i/israel.htm">Israel</a> The northern kingdom, ruled by Ahab, often in conflict with the surrounding nations and sometimes with Judah. 5. <a href="/topical/j/judah.htm">Judah</a> The southern kingdom, ruled by Jehoshaphat, who seeks alliance with Israel but desires to follow God's guidance.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_cost_of_truth-telling.htm">The Cost of Truth-Telling</a> Speaking God's truth may lead to opposition and hatred, as seen in Micaiah's experience. Believers are called to stand firm in truth, even when it is unpopular. <a href="/topical/s/seeking_god's_guidance.htm">Seeking God's Guidance</a> Like Jehoshaphat, we should prioritize seeking God's will and guidance in our decisions, especially in critical matters. <a href="/topical/t/the_danger_of_selective_hearing.htm">The Danger of Selective Hearing</a> Ahab's reluctance to hear from Micaiah highlights the danger of only listening to messages that align with our desires. We must be open to God's full counsel. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_prophets.htm">The Role of Prophets</a> Prophets in the Bible often faced resistance. Their role was to convey God's message faithfully, a calling that requires courage and integrity. <a href="/topical/t/the_influence_of_leadership.htm">The Influence of Leadership</a> The decisions of leaders, like Ahab and Jehoshaphat, have significant impacts. Godly leadership seeks and heeds divine wisdom.<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/who_was_micaiah_in_the_bible.htm">Who was Micaiah in the Bible?</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/what_embodies_ahab's_spirit.htm">What embodies Ahab's spirit?</a> <a href="/q/is_there_evidence_for_micah_6_16's_claims.htm">In Micah 6:16, is there any extra-biblical evidence for the judgments against Omri and Ahab, or do these condemnations clash with established historical records?</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>(8) Micaiah ("who is like Jehovah")--the name being the same as Micah. According to Josephus, he was the prophet of <a href="/context/1_kings/20-35.htm" title="And a certain man of the sons of the prophets said to his neighbor in the word of the LORD, Smite me, I pray you. And the man refused to smite him.">1Kings 20:35-43</a>, who had "prophesied evil" of Ahab for his rash action towards Benhadad, and had already been imprisoned by him. The whole description, and especially the words of <a href="/1_kings/22-26.htm" title="And the king of Israel said, Take Micaiah, and carry him back to Amon the governor of the city, and to Joash the king's son;">1Kings 22:26</a>, seem to confirm this account.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_kings/22.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 8. - And the king of Israel said unto Jehoshaphat, There is yet one man [Cf. <a href="/1_kings/18-22.htm">1 Kings 18:22</a>], Micaiah [The name ( = Who is like Jehovah?) is as appropriate to the man who bore it as Elijah's name was to him (<a href="/1_kings/17-1.htm">1 Kings 17:1</a>; cf. 18:39). But it is not an uncommon name in the Old Testament - it is borne by eight different persons. Compare Michael, "Who is like God?"] the son of Imiah [The chronicler writes the name Imla, יִמְלָא], by whom we may inquire of the Lord [Ahab evidently had wished Jehoshaphat to understand that the prophets already consulted were prophets of Jehovah, as no doubt they claimed to be. One of them bore a name in which the sacred Jah formed a part]: but I hate [שְׂנֵאתִי (cf. odi), have learned to hate] him [Ahab had good reasons for not caring to consult a man whom he had put into prison (see ver. 26, and compare <a href="/matthew/14-3.htm">Matthew 14:3</a>), because of his reproofs or unwelcome predictions. Josephus, and Jewish writers generally, identify Micaiah with the nameless prophet of 1 Kings 21:42]; for he doth not prophesy good concerning me, but evil [The chronicler adds כָּל־יָמָיו; i.e., persistently, throughout his whole career. Ahab insinuates that Micaiah is actuated by personal dislike. The commentators refer to Homer. I1. 4, 106-108.] And Jehoshaphat said, Let not the king say so. [He does not mean that the prophet cannot say just what he will, but suggests that Ahab is prejudiced against him. Perhaps he suspected that there might be a very different reason for Micaiah's sinister predictions.] <a href="/commentaries/1_kings/22-8.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>The king מֶֽלֶךְ־ (me·leḵ-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> A king of Israel יִשְׂרָאֵ֣ל ׀ (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 answered, 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 “There is still ע֣וֹד (‘ō·wḏ) Adverb <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5750.htm">Strong's 5750: </a> Iteration, continuance, again, repeatedly, still, more one אֶחָ֡ד (’e·ḥāḏ) Number - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_259.htm">Strong's 259: </a> United, one, first man אִישׁ־ (’îš-) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_376.htm">Strong's 376: </a> A man as an individual, a male person who can ask לִדְרֹשׁ֩ (liḏ·rōš) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1875.htm">Strong's 1875: </a> To tread, frequent, to follow, to seek, ask, to worship the LORD, יְהוָ֨ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel but I וַאֲנִ֣י (wa·’ă·nî) Conjunctive waw | Pronoun - first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_589.htm">Strong's 589: </a> I hate him שְׂנֵאתִ֗יו (śə·nê·ṯîw) Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8130.htm">Strong's 8130: </a> To hate because כִּ֣י (kî) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> A relative conjunction he never לֹֽא־ (lō-) Adverb - Negative particle <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> Not, no prophesies יִתְנַבֵּ֨א (yiṯ·nab·bê) Verb - Hitpael - Imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5012.htm">Strong's 5012: </a> To prophesy, speak, by inspiration anything good טוֹב֙ (ṭō·wḇ) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2896.htm">Strong's 2896: </a> Pleasant, agreeable, good for me, עָלַ֥י (‘ā·lay) Preposition | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> Above, over, upon, against but only כִּ֠י (kî) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> A relative conjunction bad. רָ֔ע (rā‘) Adjective - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7451.htm">Strong's 7451: </a> Bad, evil He is Micaiah מִיכָ֖יְהוּ (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 son בֶּן־ (ben-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son of Imlah.” יִמְלָ֑ה (yim·lāh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3229.htm">Strong's 3229: </a> Imlah -- father of the prophet Micaiah “The king הַמֶּ֖לֶךְ (ham·me·leḵ) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> A king should not אַל־ (’al-) Adverb <a href="/hebrew/strongs_408.htm">Strong's 408: </a> Not say וַיֹּ֙אמֶר֙ (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 that!” כֵּֽן׃ (kên) Adverb <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3651.htm">Strong's 3651: </a> So -- thus Jehoshaphat יְה֣וֹשָׁפָ֔ט (yə·hō·wō·šā·p̄āṭ) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3092.htm">Strong's 3092: </a> Jehoshaphat -- 'the LORD has judged', the name of a number of Israelites replied. יֹאמַ֥ר (yō·mar) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> To utter, say <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_kings/22-8.htm">1 Kings 22:8 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/1_kings/22-8.htm">1 Kings 22:8 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/1_kings/22-8.htm">1 Kings 22:8 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/1_kings/22-8.htm">1 Kings 22:8 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/1_kings/22-8.htm">1 Kings 22:8 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/1_kings/22-8.htm">1 Kings 22:8 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_kings/22-8.htm">1 Kings 22:8 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_kings/22-8.htm">1 Kings 22:8 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/1_kings/22-8.htm">1 Kings 22:8 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/1_kings/22-8.htm">1 Kings 22:8 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-8.htm">OT History: 1 Kings 22:8 The king of Israel said to Jehoshaphat (1Ki iKi i Ki 1 Kg 1kg) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_kings/22-7.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Kings 22:7"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Kings 22:7" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_kings/22-9.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Kings 22:9"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Kings 22:9" /></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>