Prophet living at the time of Divided Monarchy
Micaiah (or Micahu), a prophet, foretold the death of King Ahab of Israel in battle against the Arameans.
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Also known as Micahu
Micaiah, also referred to as Micahu, was a prophet who lived during the reign of King Ahab of Israel (1Ki.22; 2Ch.18). When Ahab and King Jehoshaphat of Judah planned to go to war against the Arameans at Ramoth-gilead, they sought the counsel of prophets. While the false prophets assured victory, Micaiah was summoned to provide a true word from the Lord. Initially, Micaiah sarcastically affirmed the false prophets' message, but when pressed by Ahab, he delivered a vision of Israel scattered like sheep without a shepherd, indicating Ahab's impending death (1Ki.22.17; 2Ch.18.16). Micaiah also revealed that the Lord had put a lying spirit in the mouth of the false prophets to entice Ahab to his doom (1Ki.22.19-23; 2Ch.18.18-22). Angered by this prophecy, Ahab ordered Micaiah to be imprisoned and fed only bread and water until his safe return (1Ki.22.26-27; 2Ch.18.25-26). However, Micaiah declared that if Ahab returned safely, then the Lord had not spoken through him (1Ki.22.28; 2Ch.18.27). Ahab disguised himself in battle but was killed by a random arrow, fulfilling Micaiah's prophecy (1Ki.22.29-40; 2Ch.18.28-34). Micaiah's unwavering commitment to speaking the truth, even in the face of opposition and personal risk, stands as an example of a faithful prophet of God.
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(who is like God?). Micahiah, the son of Imlah, was a prophet of Samaria, who in the last year of the reign of Ahab king of Israel predicted his defeat and death, B.C. 897. (1 Kings 22:1-35; 2 Chronicles 18:1) ...
MICA'IAH, the son of Imlah the prophet, who predicted the defeat and death of Ahab if he went to war against Ramoth-gilead. 1 Kgs 22:8-28; 2 Chr 18:7, 2 Chr 18:27.
MICA'IAH, the son of Imlah the prophet, who predicted the defeat and death of Ahab if he went to war against Ramoth-gilead. 1 Kgs 22:8-28; 2 Chr 18:7, 2 Chr 18:27.
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18 verses in 2 books · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H4321
The king of Israel answered, “There is still one man through whoe 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.
So the king of Israel called one of his officials and said, “Bring Micaiah son of Imlah at once.”
Then the messenger who had gone to call Micaiah instructed him, “Behold now, with one accord the words of the prophets are favorable to the king. So please let your words be like theirs, and speak favorably.”
But Micaiah said, “As surely as the LORD lives, I will speak whatever the LORD tells me.”
When Micaiah arrived, the king asked him, “Micaiah, should we go to war against Ramoth-gilead, or should we refrain?” “Go up and triumph,” Micaiah replied, “for the LORD will deliver it into the hand of the king.”
Then Zedekiah son of Chenaanah went up, struck Micaiah in the face, and demanded, “Which way did the Spirit of the LORD go when He departed from me to speak with you?”
Micaiah replied, “You will soon see, on that day when you go and hide in an inner room.”
And the king of Israel declared, “Take Micaiah and return him to Amon the governor of the city and to Joash the kingʼs son,
But Micaiah replied, “If you ever return safely, the LORD has not spoken through me.” Then he added, “Take heed, all you people!”
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.
So the king of Israel called one of his officials and said, “Bring Micaiah son of Imlah at once.”
Then the messenger who had gone to call Micaiah instructed him, “Behold, with one accord the words of the prophets are favorable to the king. So please let your words be like theirs, and speak favorably.”
But Micaiah said, “As surely as the LORD lives, I will speak whatever my God tells me.”
When Micaiah arrived, the king asked him, “Micaiah, should we go to war against Ramoth-gilead, or should we refrain?” “Go up and triumph,” Micaiah replied, “for they will be delivered into your hand.”
Then Zedekiah son of Chenaanah went up, struck Micaiah in the face, and demanded, “Which way did the Spirit of the LORD go when He departed from me to speak with you?”
Micaiah replied, “You will soon see, on that day when you go and hide in an inner room.”
And the king of Israel declared, “Take Micaiah and return him to Amon the governor of the city and to Joash the kingʼs son,
But Micaiah replied, “If you ever return safely, the LORD has not spoken through me.” Then he added, “Take heed, all you people!”
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