1 Kings 22:21

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

Then a spirit came forward, stood before the LORD, and said, ‘I will entice him.’ ‘By what means?’ asked the LORD.

American Standard Version (1901)

And there came forth a spirit, and stood before Jehovah, and said, I will entice him.

Bible in Basic English

Then a spirit came forward and took his place before the Lord and said, I will get him to do it by a trick.

Free Bible Version

Finally a spirit came and approached the Lord and said, ‘I will trick him.’

Geneva Bible 1599

Then there came forth a spirit, and stoode before the Lord, and sayd, I wil entise him. And the Lord sayd vnto him, Wherewith?

King James (Authorized) Version

And there came forth a spirit, and stood before the LORD, and said, I will persuade him.

Translation for Translators

Finally one evil spirit came to Yahweh and said, ‘I can do it!’

Unlocked Literal Bible

Then a spirit came forward, stood before Yahweh, and said, 'I will entice him.' Yahweh said to him, 'How?'

Noah Webster Bible

And there came forth a spirit, and stood before the LORD, and said, I will persuade him.

World English Bible

A spirit came out and stood before Yahweh, and said, ‘I will entice him.’

Young's Literal Translation

'And the spirit goeth out, and standeth before Jehovah, and saith, I — I do entice him; and Jehovah saith unto him, By what?

Context

Micaiah Prophesies against Ahab

²⁰And the LORD said, ‘Who will entice Ahab to march up and fall at Ramoth-gilead?’ And one suggested this, and another that. ²¹Then a spirit came forward, stood before the LORD, and said, ‘I will entice him.’ ‘By what means?’ asked the LORD.

Summary

In this verse, we see a scene where God is depicted as having a heavenly council, discussing how to bring about the downfall of King Ahab. The imagery of God consulting with His heavenly beings gives insight into the divine decision-making process and the involvement of angels in executing God's will. This verse underscores the sovereignty of God over earthly rulers and events, showing His ultimate authority and control over the affairs of humanity. It also serves as a reminder of the spiritual realm's influence on earthly matters, highlighting the unseen battle between good and evil.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

But Zedekiah the son of Chenaanah went near,.... Stepped in haste and passion from the place where he was: and smote Micaiah on the cheek; in contempt of him, and to show his indignation at what he said; this he did in open court, before two kings; one he believed would favour and screen him in this lawless action, and the other, out of his own jurisdiction, had not courage and presence of mind to resent it: and said, which way went the Spirit of the Lord from me to speak unto thee? hereby boasting that he had the Spirit of the Lord, and was directed by him in what he said, and still remained with him, and could not possibly go to Micaiah, and suggest the very reverse; and therefore pertly asks him which way the spirit went, intimating that it was impossible he could steer a course contrary to himself.

1 Kings 22:21

Micaiah Prophesies against Ahab

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Commentary

Berean Standard Bible

Then a spirit came forward, stood before the LORD, and said, ‘I will entice him.’ ‘By what means?’ asked the LORD.

American Standard Version (1901)

And there came forth a spirit, and stood before Jehovah, and said, I will entice him.

Bible in Basic English

Then a spirit came forward and took his place before the Lord and said, I will get him to do it by a trick.

Free Bible Version

Finally a spirit came and approached the Lord and said, ‘I will trick him.’

Geneva Bible 1599

Then there came forth a spirit, and stoode before the Lord, and sayd, I wil entise him. And the Lord sayd vnto him, Wherewith?

King James (Authorized) Version

And there came forth a spirit, and stood before the LORD, and said, I will persuade him.

Translation for Translators

Finally one evil spirit came to Yahweh and said, ‘I can do it!’

Unlocked Literal Bible

Then a spirit came forward, stood before Yahweh, and said, 'I will entice him.' Yahweh said to him, 'How?'

Noah Webster Bible

And there came forth a spirit, and stood before the LORD, and said, I will persuade him.

World English Bible

A spirit came out and stood before Yahweh, and said, ‘I will entice him.’

Young's Literal Translation

'And the spirit goeth out, and standeth before Jehovah, and saith, I — I do entice him; and Jehovah saith unto him, By what?