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1 Kings 22:25

1 Kings 22:25
And Micaiah said, Behold, thou shalt see in that day, when thou shalt go into an inner chamber to hide thyself.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

So the king of Israel, and Jehoshaphat the king of Judah, went up to Ramothgilead. Which, according to Bunting (r), was twenty four miles from Samaria. That Ahab went is no wonder, it was his own…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Micaiah addresses himself not so much to Zedekiah’s question, as to the main point which lies in dispute - which of them, namely, is a true prophet. “When the news, i. e., of Ahab’s death, caused by…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

When thou shalt go into an inner chamber - It is probable that this refers to some Divine judgment which fell upon this deceiver. Hearing of the tragical result of the battle, he no doubt went into a…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

1 Kings 22:15-28

Here Micaiah does well, but, as is common, suffers ill for so doing.

I. We are told how faithfully he delivered his message, as one that was more solicitous to please God than to humour either the…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

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 of God had passed away from him and…