1 Kings 22:27&28
"27 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.
28 And Micaiah said, If thou return at all in peace, the LORD hath not spoken by me. And he said, Hearken, O people, every one of you."
Micaiah is standing up for what he knows is the word of the LORD. 400 Prophets came together to advise King Ahab of Israel and King Jehoshaphat of Judah to go to WAR with Ramothgilead.
In the verses 15-26 we read the record of Micaiah informing the king's of his vision from God. First, Micaiah, sarcastically agreed with the 400. But, the kings knew he didn't mean it. Micaiah then shares his real vision. Isreal became like sheep scattered on a hillside without a shepherd. This upsets king Ahab and Micaiah is pressed harder for information about his vision. He explains "the LORD said, Who shall persuade Ahab, that he may go up and FALL at Ramothgilead?" A Spirit volunteered to do it. AND! The LORD put a lying spirit in the mouth of the 400 prophets! So enraged by this vision, one of the royal court's men steps forward and slaps Micaiah. They have him arrested and taken away to prison, in today's verses.
Micaiah WARNED them ALL.
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