Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version But Micaiah said, “As surely as the LORD lives, I can tell him only what the LORD tells me.” New Living Translation But Micaiah replied, “As surely as the LORD lives, I will say only what the LORD tells me to say.” English Standard Version But Micaiah said, “As the LORD lives, what the LORD says to me, that I will speak.” Berean Standard Bible But Micaiah said, “As surely as the LORD lives, I will speak whatever the LORD tells me.” King James Bible And Micaiah said, As the LORD liveth, what the LORD saith unto me, that will I speak. New King James Version And Micaiah said, “As the LORD lives, whatever the LORD says to me, that I will speak.” New American Standard Bible But Micaiah said, “As the LORD lives, whatever the LORD says to me, I shall speak it.” NASB 1995 But Micaiah said, “As the LORD lives, what the LORD says to me, that I shall speak.” NASB 1977 But Micaiah said, “As the LORD lives, what the LORD says to me, that I will speak.” Legacy Standard Bible But Micaiah said, “As Yahweh lives, what Yahweh says to me, that I shall speak.” Amplified Bible But Micaiah said, “As the LORD lives, I will speak what the LORD says to me.” Christian Standard Bible But Micaiah said, “As the LORD lives, I will say whatever the LORD says to me.” Holman Christian Standard Bible But Micaiah said, “As the LORD lives, I will say whatever the LORD says to me.” American Standard Version And Micaiah said, As Jehovah liveth, what Jehovah saith unto me, that will I speak. Contemporary English Version "I'll say whatever the living LORD tells me to say," Micaiah replied. English Revised Version And Micaiah said, As the LORD liveth, what the LORD saith unto me, that will I speak. GOD'S WORD® Translation Micaiah answered, "I solemnly swear, as the LORD lives, I will tell him whatever the LORD tells me." Good News Translation But Micaiah answered, "By the living LORD I promise that I will say what he tells me to!" International Standard Version "As the LORD lives," Micaiah replied, "I'll say what my God tells me to say." Majority Standard Bible But Micaiah said, ?As surely as the LORD lives, I will speak whatever the LORD tells me.? NET Bible But Micaiah said, "As certainly as the LORD lives, I will say what the LORD tells me to say." New Heart English Bible Micaiah said, "As the LORD lives, what the LORD says to me, that I will speak." Webster's Bible Translation And Micaiah said, As the LORD liveth, what the LORD saith to me, that will I speak. World English Bible Micaiah said, “As Yahweh lives, what Yahweh says to me, that I will speak.” Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd Micaiah says, “YHWH lives; surely that which YHWH says to me—it I speak.” Young's Literal Translation And Micaiah saith, 'Jehovah liveth; surely that which Jehovah saith unto me -- it I speak.' Smith's Literal Translation And Micaiah will say, Jehovah lives, for what Jehovah shall say to me I will speak it. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleBut Micheas said to him: As the Lord liveth, whatsoever the Lord shall say to me, that will I speak. Catholic Public Domain Version But Micaiah said to him, “As the Lord lives, whatever the Lord will have said to me, this shall I speak.” New American Bible Micaiah said, “As the LORD lives, I shall speak whatever the LORD tells me.” New Revised Standard Version But Micaiah said, “As the LORD lives, whatever the LORD says to me, that I will speak.” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd Micah said, As the LORD lives, whatsoever the LORD says to me, that will I speak. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And Mikah said: “Living is LORD JEHOVAH, but the thing that LORD JEHOVAH says to me, that I shall speak.” OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And Micaiah said: 'As the LORD liveth, what the LORD saith unto me, that will I speak.' Brenton Septuagint Translation And Michaias said, As the Lord lives, whatsoever the Lord shall say to me, that will I speak. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Micaiah Prophesies Against Ahab13Then 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.” 14But Micaiah said, “As surely as the LORD lives, I will speak whatever the LORD tells me.” 15When 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 give it into the hand of the king.”… Cross References Jeremiah 23:28 Let the prophet who has a dream retell it, but let him who has My word speak it truthfully. For what is straw compared to grain?” declares the LORD. 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. Acts 5:29 But Peter and the other apostles replied, “We must obey God rather than men. Jeremiah 1:7 But the LORD told me: “Do not say, ‘I am only a child.’ For to everyone I send you, you must go, and all that I command you, you must speak. Ezekiel 2:7 But speak My words to them, whether they listen or refuse to listen, for they are rebellious. 2 Chronicles 18:13 But Micaiah said, “As surely as the LORD lives, I will speak whatever my God tells me.” Acts 4:19-20 But Peter and John replied, “Judge for yourselves whether it is right in God’s sight to listen to you rather than God. / For we cannot stop speaking about what we have seen and heard.” Jeremiah 26:2 “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 Timothy 4:2 Preach the word; be prepared in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and encourage with every form of patient instruction. Deuteronomy 18:18-19 I will raise up for them a prophet like you from among their brothers. I will put My words in his mouth, and he will tell them everything I command him. / And I will hold accountable anyone who does not listen to My words that the prophet speaks in My name. Matthew 10:27 What I tell you in the dark, speak in the daylight; what is whispered in your ear, proclaim from the housetops. Ezekiel 3:17 “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. 1 Corinthians 9:16 Yet when I preach the gospel, I have no reason to boast, because I am obligated to preach. Woe to me if I do not preach the gospel! Jeremiah 20:9 If I say, “I will not mention Him or speak any more in His name,” His message becomes a fire burning in my heart, shut up in my bones, and I become weary of holding it in, and I cannot prevail. Amos 3:8 The lion has roared—who will not fear? The Lord GOD has spoken—who will not prophesy? Treasury of Scripture And Micaiah said, As the LORD lives, what the LORD said to me, that will I speak. what the Lord Numbers 22:38 And Balaam said unto Balak, Lo, I am come unto thee: have I now any power at all to say any thing? the word that God putteth in my mouth, that shall I speak. Numbers 24:13 If Balak would give me his house full of silver and gold, I cannot go beyond the commandment of the LORD, to do either good or bad of mine own mind; but what the LORD saith, that will I speak? 2 Chronicles 18:12,13 And the messenger that went to call Micaiah spake to him, saying, Behold, the words of the prophets declare good to the king with one assent; let thy word therefore, I pray thee, be like one of theirs, and speak thou good… Jump to Previous Micah Micaiah Micai'ah Speak Surely Tells WhateverJump to Next Micah Micaiah Micai'ah Speak Surely Tells Whatever1 Kings 22 1. Ahab, seduced by false prophets, by Michaiah's word, is slain at Ramoth Gilead37. The dogs lick up his blood, and Ahaziah succeeds him 41. Jehoshaphat's good reign 45. His acts 46. Jehoram succeeds him 51. Ahaziah's evil reign But Micaiah said Micaiah, a prophet of the LORD, stands in contrast to the false prophets who were present at the court of King Ahab. His role as a true prophet is significant, as he is one of the few who remains faithful to God amidst widespread apostasy. This moment highlights the tension between true and false prophecy, a recurring theme in the Old Testament. Micaiah's presence is a reminder of the remnant of faithful servants who continue to uphold God's truth. As surely as the LORD lives I will speak whatever the LORD tells me Persons / Places / Events 1. MicaiahA prophet of the LORD who is known for his commitment to speaking God's truth, regardless of the consequences. 2. King Ahab The king of Israel, known for his wickedness and idolatry, who seeks counsel from prophets before going to battle. 3. Jehoshaphat The king of Judah, who allies with Ahab and insists on seeking a true prophet of the LORD. 4. Ramoth-gilead The location of the battle that Ahab and Jehoshaphat are preparing to engage in against the Arameans. 5. Prophets of Ahab A group of prophets who falsely assure Ahab of victory, contrasting with Micaiah's commitment to truth. Teaching Points Commitment to TruthMicaiah's example teaches us the importance of unwavering commitment to God's truth, even when it is unpopular or dangerous. Courage in the Face of Opposition Micaiah demonstrates the courage required to stand firm in faith, encouraging believers to trust in God's protection and provision. Discernment in Seeking Counsel The contrast between Micaiah and Ahab's prophets underscores the need for discernment in seeking and heeding godly counsel. Faithfulness Over Favor Micaiah's account reminds us that faithfulness to God should take precedence over seeking favor or approval from others. The Power of God's Word Micaiah's reliance on God's word highlights its power and authority, encouraging believers to prioritize Scripture in their lives.Verse 14. - And Micaiah said, As the Lord liveth, what the Lord saith unto me, that will I speak. [We are forcibly reminded of the answer of Balaam, Numbers 22:18, 38. And we may see not only in the suggestion of this messenger, but also in Ahab's belief (ver. 8), that Micaiah could prophesy at pleasure, a striking correspondence with the ideas of Balak (ib. 5:6, 17). Instead of regarding the prophet as being merely the mouthpiece of Deity, he was believed in that age to have a supernatural influence with God, and to be entrusted with magical powers to shape the future, as well as to foretell it.] Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew But Micaiahמִיכָ֑יְהוּ (mî·ḵā·yə·hū) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 4321: Micaiah -- 'Who is like Yah?' three Israelites said, וַיֹּ֖אמֶר (way·yō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say “As surely as the LORD יְהוָ֕ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel lives, חַי־ (ḥay-) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 2416: Alive, raw, fresh, strong, life I will speak אֲדַבֵּֽר׃ (’ă·ḏab·bêr) Verb - Piel - Imperfect - first person common singular Strong's 1696: To arrange, to speak, to subdue whatever אֲשֶׁ֨ר (’ă·šer) Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that the LORD יְהוָ֛ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel tells יֹאמַ֧ר (yō·mar) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say me.” אֵלַ֖י (’ê·lay) Preposition | first person common singular Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to Links 1 Kings 22:14 NIV1 Kings 22:14 NLT 1 Kings 22:14 ESV 1 Kings 22:14 NASB 1 Kings 22:14 KJV 1 Kings 22:14 BibleApps.com 1 Kings 22:14 Biblia Paralela 1 Kings 22:14 Chinese Bible 1 Kings 22:14 French Bible 1 Kings 22:14 Catholic Bible OT History: 1 Kings 22:14 Micaiah said As Yahweh lives what Yahweh (1Ki iKi i Ki 1 Kg 1kg) |
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