Micaiah
Micaiah (or Micahu), a prophet, foretold the death of King Ahab of Israel in battle against the Arameans.
The name Micaiah means “who is like to God?”
MaleProphetDivided Monarchy eraOld Testament2 books29 verses
Summary
A prophet living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 1 Kings 22:8; referred to as Micaiah (מִיכָֽיְהוּ, מִיכָה) or Micahu (מִיכָֽיְהוּ); a son of Imlah.
Glossary entries
Family members
- Father
Alternative names
- מִיכָהMicaiah
- מִיכָהוּMicahu
- מִיכָֽיְהוּMicaiah
Mentions
Includes 11 verses that refer to Micaiah without naming them, as “he”, “she”, or the subject of a verb.
- 1 Kings 22:8מִיכָֽיְהוּ · MicaiahThe 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.
- 1 Kings 22:9מִיכָֽיְהוּ · MicaiahSo the king of Israel called one of his officials and said, “Bring Micaiah son of Imlah at once.”
- 1 Kings 22:13מִיכָֽיְהוּ · MicaiahThen 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.”
- 1 Kings 22:14מִיכָֽיְהוּ · MicaiahBut Micaiah said, “As surely as the LORD lives, I will speak whatever the LORD tells me.”
- 1 Kings 22:15מִיכָֽיְהוּ · MicaiahWhen 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.”
- 1 Kings 22:16Referred to, not namedBut the king said to him, “How many times must I make you swear not to tell me anything but the truth in the name of the LORD?”
- 1 Kings 22:17Referred to, not namedSo Micaiah declared: “I saw all Israel scattered on the hills like sheep without a shepherd. And the LORD said, ‘These people have no master; let each one return home in peace.’”
- 1 Kings 22:18Referred to, not namedThen the king of Israel said to Jehoshaphat, “Did I not tell you that he never prophesies good for me, but only bad?”
- 1 Kings 22:19Referred to, not namedMicaiah continued, “Therefore hear 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 and on His left.
- 1 Kings 22:24מִיכָֽיְהוּ · MicaiahThen 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?”
- 1 Kings 22:25מִיכָֽיְהוּ · MicaiahMicaiah replied, “You will soon see, on that day when you go and hide in an inner room.”
- 1 Kings 22:26מִיכָֽיְהוּ · MicaiahAnd the king of Israel declared, “Take Micaiah and return him to Amon the governor of the city and to Joash the king’s son,
- 1 Kings 22:27Referred to, not named…and tell them that this is what the king says: ‘Put this man in prison and feed him only bread and water until I return safely.’”
- 1 Kings 22:28מִיכָֽיְהוּ · MicaiahBut Micaiah replied, “If you ever return safely, the LORD has not spoken through me.” Then he added, “Take heed, all you people!”
- 2 Chronicles 18:7מִיכָֽיְהוּ · MicaiahThe 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.
- 2 Chronicles 18:8מִיכָהוּ · Micahu; מִיכָֽיְהוּ · MicaiahSo the king of Israel called one of his officials and said, “Bring Micaiah son of Imlah at once.”
- 2 Chronicles 18:12מִיכָֽיְהוּ · MicaiahThen 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.”
- 2 Chronicles 18:13מִיכָֽיְהוּ · MicaiahBut Micaiah said, “As surely as the LORD lives, I will speak whatever my God tells me.”
- 2 Chronicles 18:14מִיכָה · MicaiahWhen 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.”
- 2 Chronicles 18:15Referred to, not namedBut the king said to him, “How many times must I make you swear not to tell me anything but the truth in the name of the LORD?”
- 2 Chronicles 18:16Referred to, not namedSo Micaiah declared: “I saw all Israel scattered on the hills like sheep without a shepherd. And the LORD said, ‘These people have no master; let each one return home in peace.’”
- 2 Chronicles 18:17Referred to, not namedThen the king of Israel said to Jehoshaphat, “Did I not tell you that he never prophesies good for me, but only bad?”
- 2 Chronicles 18:18Referred to, not namedMicaiah continued, “Therefore hear the word of the LORD: I saw the LORD sitting on His throne, and all the host of heaven standing on His right and on His left.
- 2 Chronicles 18:19Referred to, not namedAnd the LORD said, ‘Who will entice Ahab king of Israel to march up and fall at Ramoth-gilead?’ And one suggested this, and another that.
- 2 Chronicles 18:23מִיכָֽיְהוּ · MicaiahThen 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?”
- 2 Chronicles 18:24מִיכָֽיְהוּ · MicaiahMicaiah replied, “You will soon see, on that day when you go and hide in an inner room.”
- 2 Chronicles 18:25מִיכָֽיְהוּ · MicaiahAnd the king of Israel declared, “Take Micaiah and return him to Amon the governor of the city and to Joash the king’s son,
- 2 Chronicles 18:26Referred to, not named…and tell them that this is what the king says: ‘Put this man in prison and feed him only bread and water until I return safely.’”
- 2 Chronicles 18:27מִיכָֽיְהוּ · MicaiahBut Micaiah replied, “If you ever return safely, the LORD has not spoken through me.” Then he added, “Take heed, all you people!”