1 Kings 22:23

Verse

So you see, the LORD has put a lying spirit in the mouths of all these prophets of yours, and the LORD has pronounced disaster against you.”

American Standard Version (1901)

Now therefore, behold, Jehovah hath put a lying spirit in the mouth of all these thy prophets; and Jehovah hath spoken evil concerning thee.

Bible in Basic English

And now, see, the Lord has put a spirit of deceit in the mouth of all these your prophets; and the Lord has said evil against you.

Free Bible Version

As you see, the Lord has put a lying spirit into these prophets of yours, and the Lord has pronounced your death sentence.”

Geneva Bible 1599

Now therefore behold, the Lord hath put a lying spirite in the mouth of all these thy prophets, and the Lord hath appoynted euill against thee.

King James (Authorized) Version

Now therefore, behold, the LORD hath put a lying spirit in the mouth of all these thy prophets, and the LORD hath spoken evil concerning thee.

Translation for Translators

So now I tell you that Yahweh has caused all of your prophets to lie to you. Yahweh has decided that something terrible will happen to you.”

Unlocked Literal Bible

Now see, Yahweh has put a lying spirit in the mouth of all these prophets of yours, and Yahweh has decreed disaster for you.”

Noah Webster Bible

Now therefore, behold, the LORD hath put a lying spirit in the mouth of all these thy prophets, and the LORD hath spoken evil concerning thee.

World English Bible

Now therefore, behold, Yahweh has put a lying spirit in the mouth of all these your prophets; and Yahweh has spoken evil concerning you.”

Young's Literal Translation

And now, lo, Jehovah hath put a spirit of falsehood in the mouth of all these thy prophets, and Jehovah hath spoken concerning thee — evil.'

Context

Micaiah Prophesies against Ahab

²²And he replied, ‘I will go out and be a lying spirit in the mouths of all his prophets.’ ‘You will surely entice him and prevail,’ said the LORD. ‘Go and do it.’²³So you see, the LORD has put a lying spirit in the mouths of all these prophets of yours, and the LORD has pronounced disaster against you.”

Summary

In this verse, the prophet Micaiah is warning King Ahab about the deceptive spirit that influenced the false prophets to encourage him to go to war. The verse reveals the spiritual realm at work behind the scenes, showing the danger of listening to false or misleading advice. It serves as a cautionary reminder to seek and discern the truth through God's guidance rather than being swayed by popular opinion or self-serving prophecies. Micaiah's boldness in speaking the truth despite the potential consequences demonstrates the importance of standing firm in faith and upholding God's word above all else.

Commentary

Adam Clarke
John Gill

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

The Lord hath put a lying spirit - He hath permitted or suffered a lying spirit to influence thy prophets. Is it requisite again to remind the reader that the Scriptures repeatedly represent God as doing what, in the course of his providence, he only permits or suffers to be done? Nothing can be done in heaven, in earth, or hell, but either by his immediate energy or permission. This is the reason why the Scripture speaks as above.

1 Kings 22:23

Micaiah Prophesies against Ahab

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Berean Standard Bible

So you see, the LORD has put a lying spirit in the mouths of all these prophets of yours, and the LORD has pronounced disaster against you.”

American Standard Version (1901)

Now therefore, behold, Jehovah hath put a lying spirit in the mouth of all these thy prophets; and Jehovah hath spoken evil concerning thee.

Bible in Basic English

And now, see, the Lord has put a spirit of deceit in the mouth of all these your prophets; and the Lord has said evil against you.

Free Bible Version

As you see, the Lord has put a lying spirit into these prophets of yours, and the Lord has pronounced your death sentence.”

Geneva Bible 1599

Now therefore behold, the Lord hath put a lying spirite in the mouth of all these thy prophets, and the Lord hath appoynted euill against thee.

King James (Authorized) Version

Now therefore, behold, the LORD hath put a lying spirit in the mouth of all these thy prophets, and the LORD hath spoken evil concerning thee.

Translation for Translators

So now I tell you that Yahweh has caused all of your prophets to lie to you. Yahweh has decided that something terrible will happen to you.”

Unlocked Literal Bible

Now see, Yahweh has put a lying spirit in the mouth of all these prophets of yours, and Yahweh has decreed disaster for you.”

Noah Webster Bible

Now therefore, behold, the LORD hath put a lying spirit in the mouth of all these thy prophets, and the LORD hath spoken evil concerning thee.

World English Bible

Now therefore, behold, Yahweh has put a lying spirit in the mouth of all these your prophets; and Yahweh has spoken evil concerning you.”

Young's Literal Translation

And now, lo, Jehovah hath put a spirit of falsehood in the mouth of all these thy prophets, and Jehovah hath spoken concerning thee — evil.'

1 Kings 22:23

Verse

Context

Micaiah Prophesies against Ahab

Summary

Commentary

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

John Gill Bible Commentary

1 Kings 22:23

Micaiah Prophesies against Ahab

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

John Gill Bible Commentary