Bible Commentary

And the king of Israel said, Take Micaiah, and carry him back unto Amon the governor of the city, and to Joash the king’s son; 26. carry him back unto Amon ] As Ahab knew so well how to find Micaiah when he was wanted, it may be that he was already under the charge … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Kings 22:26”

And Micaiah said, Behold, thou shalt see in that day, when thou shalt go into an inner chamber to hide thyself. 25. Behold, thou shalt see in [R.V. on ] that day ] The small change harmonizes this passage with 2 Chron. What Micaiah was to see and be convinced of was, that the spirit … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Kings 22:25”

But Zedekiah the son of Chenaanah went near, and smote Micaiah on the cheek, and said, Which way went the Spirit of the LORD from me to speak unto thee? 24. But Zedekiah went [R.V. came ] near ] The verb is the same as in 1Ki 20:13. See note there. Josephus has a great … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Kings 22:24”

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. 23. The Lord hath put a lying spirit ] These words bear out what has been said on 1Ki 22:21. It was a messenger from Jehovah which led these … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Kings 22:23”

And the LORD said unto him, Wherewith? And he said, I will go forth, and I will be a lying spirit in the mouth of all his prophets. And he said, Thou shalt persuade [him], and prevail also: go forth, and do so. 22. and I will be ] The R.V. omits ‘I’ here, and … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Kings 22:22”

And there came forth a spirit, and stood before the LORD, and said, I will persuade him. 21. And there came forth a spirit ] The Hebrew has ‘ the spirit’ as is noted on the margin of the R.V. It seems therefore to imply some definite power which imparted to prophets their gifts; the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Kings 22:21”

And the LORD said, Who shall persuade Ahab, that he may go up and fall at Ramoth-gilead? And one said on this manner, and another said on that manner. 20. Who shall persuade [R.V. entice ] Ahab ] The same change also is made in the two following verses. ‘Entice’ is the rendering in 2 … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Kings 22:20”

And he said, Hear thou therefore the word of the LORD: I saw the LORD sitting on his throne, and all the host of heaven standing by him on his right hand and on his left. 19. And he said ] After these words the LXX. adds , ‘Not so, I do not.’ Here we … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Kings 22:19”

And the king of Israel said unto Jehoshaphat, Did I not tell thee that he would prophesy no good concerning me, but evil? 18. that he would prophesy no good ] R.V. (as in Chronicles) that he would not prophesy good. Of course Ahab was desirous of representing to Jehoshaphat that it was out of … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Kings 22:18”

And he said, I saw all Israel scattered upon the hills, as sheep that have not a shepherd: and the LORD said, These have no master: let them return every man to his house in peace. 17. And he said ] Here the LXX. adds , ‘Not so,’ and there is a similar insertion at … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Kings 22:17”