1 Kings 22:14

Translations

Modern

But Micaiah said, “As surely as the LORD lives, I will speak whatever the LORD tells me.”

Traditional

And Micaiah said, As the Lord liveth, what the Lord saith unto me, that will I speak.

Literal

And Micaiah said, “As YHWH lives, surely that which YHWH says to me, that I will speak.”

Latin

Cui Michæas ait: Vivit Dominus, quia quodcumque dixerit mihi Dominus, hoc loquar.

Original

Hebrew

English

But Micaiah said, “As surely as the LORD lives, I will speak whatever the LORD tells me.”

Notes

1 Kings 22:13–14

The messenger told Micaiah to agree with the false prophets. But Micaiah promised to deliver only the Lord's true message (see Numbers 22:38; 24:13).

Theme notes and profiles

Ahab Jehoshaphat False Prophets Preaching to a Tough Crowd Prophets in 1 Kings

Related verses

Numbers 24:13
…that even if Balak were to give me his house full of silver and gold, I could not do anything of my own accord, good or bad, to go beyond the command of the LORD? I must speak whatever the LORD says.
2 Chronicles 18:12–13
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.”
Numbers 22:18
But Balaam replied to the servants of Balak, “If Balak were to give me his house full of silver and gold, I could not do anything small or great to go beyond the command of the LORD my God.
Ezekiel 3:17–19
“Son of man, I have made you a watchman for the house of Israel. Whenever you hear a word from My mouth, give them a warning from Me.
Numbers 22:38
“See, I have come to you,” Balaam replied, “but can I say just anything? I must speak only the word that God puts in my mouth.”
Jeremiah 26:2–3
“This is what the LORD says: Stand in the courtyard of the house of the LORD and speak all the words I have commanded you to speak to all the cities of Judah who come to worship there. Do not omit a word.
2 Corinthians 4:2
Instead, we have renounced secret and shameful ways. We do not practice deceit, nor do we distort the word of God. On the contrary, by open proclamation of the truth, we commend ourselves to every man’s conscience in the sight of God.
1 Kings 18:15
Then Elijah said, “As surely as the LORD of Hosts lives, before whom I stand, I will present myself to Ahab today.”
Ezekiel 2:4–8
They are obstinate and stubborn children. I am sending you to them, and you are to say to them, ‘This is what the Lord GOD says.’
Galatians 1:10
Am I now seeking the approval of men, or of God? Or am I striving to please men? If I were still trying to please men, I would not be a servant of Christ.
2 Corinthians 2:17
For we are not like so many others, who peddle the word of God for profit. On the contrary, in Christ we speak before God with sincerity, as men sent from God.
Acts 20:26–27
Therefore I testify to you this day that I am innocent of the blood of all men.

Parallels

2 Chronicles 18:12–27

People

Micaiah: A prophet who foretold King Ahab's death

Glossary

Ahab (King) Ben-Hadad Gilead (Place) Holy War Holy War Jehoram Jehoshaphat (Person) Kenaanah Kings, Books of First and Second Ordain, Ordination Ramoth-Gilead Sons of the Prophets

Topics

Armies: March in Ranks: Seeking Counsel from God Before Battle Christian Minister: Incorruptible: Micaiah Micaiah: A Prophet Who Reproved King Ahab Prophets: Inspiration of Religious Zeal: Exemplified Reproof: Faithfulness in Micaiah, of Ahab Syria: The Israelites: Under Ahab Sought to Recover Ramoth-Gilead From The Armies of Israel: Often Led by the King in Person

1 Kings 22:14

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