Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Micaiah declared, “If you ever return safely, the LORD has not spoken through me.” Then he added, “Mark my words, all you people!” New Living Translation But Micaiah replied, “If you return safely, it will mean that the LORD has not spoken through me!” Then he added to those standing around, “Everyone mark my words!” English Standard Version And Micaiah said, “If you return in peace, the LORD has not spoken by me.” And he said, “Hear, all you peoples!” Berean Standard Bible But Micaiah replied, “If you ever return safely, the LORD has not spoken through me.” Then he added, “Take heed, all you people!” King James Bible And Micaiah said, If thou return at all in peace, the LORD hath not spoken by me. And he said, Hearken, O people, every one of you. New King James Version But Micaiah said, “If you ever return in peace, the LORD has not spoken by me.” And he said, “Take heed, all you people!” New American Standard Bible But Micaiah said, “If you actually return safely, the LORD has not spoken by me.” And he said, “Listen, all you people!” NASB 1995 Micaiah said, “If you indeed return safely the LORD has not spoken by me.” And he said, “Listen, all you people.” NASB 1977 And Micaiah said, “If you indeed return safely the LORD has not spoken by me.” And he said, “Listen, all you people.” Legacy Standard Bible And Micaiah said, “If you indeed return safely, Yahweh has not spoken by me.” And he said, “Listen, all you people.” Amplified Bible Micaiah said, “If you indeed return safely, the LORD has not spoken by me.” Then he said, “Listen, all you people.” Christian Standard Bible But Micaiah said, “If you ever return safely, the LORD has not spoken through me.” Then he said, “Listen, all you people! ” Holman Christian Standard Bible But Micaiah said, “If you ever return safely, the LORD has not spoken through me.” Then he said, “Listen, all you people!” American Standard Version And Micaiah said, If thou return at all in peace, Jehovah hath not spoken by me. And he said, Hear, ye peoples, all of you. Contemporary English Version Micaiah said, "If you do come back, I was wrong about what the LORD wanted me to say." Then he told the crowd, "Don't forget what I said!" English Revised Version And Micaiah said, If thou return at all in peace, the LORD hath not spoken by me. And he said, Hear, ye peoples, all of you. GOD'S WORD® Translation Micaiah said, "If you really do come back safely, then the LORD wasn't speaking through me. Pay attention to this, everyone!" Good News Translation "If you return safely," Micaiah exclaimed, "then the LORD has not spoken through me!" And he added, "Listen, everyone, to what I have said!" International Standard Version "If you return alive," Micaiah responded, "then the LORD has not spoken by me." Then he added, "Listen, all you people!" Majority Standard Bible But Micaiah replied, ?If you ever return safely, the LORD has not spoken through me.? Then he added, ?Take heed, all you people!? NET Bible Micaiah said, "If you really do safely return, then the LORD has not spoken through me." Then he added, "Take note, all you people." New Heart English Bible Micaiah said, "If you return at all in peace, the LORD has not spoken by me." He said, "Listen, all you people." Webster's Bible Translation And Micaiah said, If thou shalt return at all in peace, the LORD hath not spoken by me. And he said, Hearken, O people, every one of you. World English Bible Micaiah said, “If you return at all in peace, Yahweh has not spoken by me.” He said, “Listen, all you people!” Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd Micaiah says, “If you return in peace at all, YHWH has not spoken by me”; and he says, “Hear, O peoples, all of them.” Young's Literal Translation And Micaiah saith, 'If thou at all return in peace -- Jehovah hath not spoken by me;' and he saith, 'Hear, O peoples, all of them.' Smith's Literal Translation And Micaiah will say, If turning back, thou shalt turn back in peace, Jehovah spake not in me. And he will say, Hear, ye peoples, all of them. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd Micheas said: If thou return in peace, the Lord hath not spoken by me. And he said: Hear, all ye people. Catholic Public Domain Version And Micaiah said, “If you will have returned in peace, the Lord has not spoken through me.” And he said, “May all the people hear it.” New American Bible But Micaiah said, “If you return in safety, the LORD has not spoken through me.” (He also said, “Hear, O peoples, all of you.”) New Revised Standard Version Micaiah said, “If you return in peace, the LORD has not spoken by me.” And he said, “Hear, you peoples, all of you!” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd Micah said, If you return in peace, then the LORD has not spoken by me. And he said, Hear, all you people. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And Mikah said: “If you will return in peace, LORD JEHOVAH has not even spoken by me!” And he said: “Hear, people, all of you!” OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And Micaiah said: 'If thou return at all in peace, the LORD hath not spoken by me.' And he said: 'Hear, ye peoples, all of you.' Brenton Septuagint Translation And Michaias said, If thou return at all in peace, the Lord has not spoken by me. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Micaiah Prophesies Against Ahab…27and 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.’ ” 28But Micaiah replied, “If you ever return safely, the LORD has not spoken through me.” Then he added, “Take heed, all you people!” Cross References Jeremiah 28:9 As for the prophet who prophesies peace, only if the word of the prophet comes true will the prophet be recognized as one the LORD has truly sent.” Deuteronomy 18:22 When a prophet speaks in the name of the LORD and the message does not come to pass or come true, that is a message the LORD has not spoken. The prophet has spoken presumptuously. Do not be afraid of him. 2 Chronicles 18:27 But Micaiah replied, “If you ever return safely, the LORD has not spoken through me.” Then he added, “Take heed, all you people!” Jeremiah 23:16 This is what the LORD of Hosts says: “Do not listen to the words of the prophets who prophesy to you. They are filling you with false hopes. They speak visions from their own minds, not from the mouth of the LORD. Ezekiel 33:33 So when it comes to pass—and surely it will come—then they will know that a prophet has been among them.” Matthew 7:15-20 Beware of false prophets. They come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravenous wolves. / By their fruit you will recognize them. Are grapes gathered from thornbushes, or figs from thistles? / Likewise, every good tree bears good fruit, but a bad tree bears bad fruit. ... Jeremiah 14:14 “The prophets are prophesying lies in My name,” replied the LORD. “I did not send them or appoint them or speak to them. They are prophesying to you a false vision, a worthless divination, the futility and delusion of their own minds. 2 Peter 2:1 Now there were also false prophets among the people, just as there will be false teachers among you. They will secretly introduce destructive heresies, even denying the Master who bought them—bringing swift destruction on themselves. Jeremiah 23:28-29 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. / “Is not My word like fire,” declares the LORD, “and like a hammer that smashes a rock?” Matthew 24:11 and many false prophets will arise and deceive many. Isaiah 44:26 who confirms the message of His servant and fulfills the counsel of His messengers, who says of Jerusalem, ‘She will be inhabited,’ and of the cities of Judah, ‘They will be rebuilt, and I will restore their ruins,’ 1 John 4:1 Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God. For many false prophets have gone out into the world. Jeremiah 23:21 I did not send these prophets, yet they have run with their message; I did not speak to them, yet they have prophesied. 2 Timothy 4:3-4 For the time will come when men will not tolerate sound doctrine, but with itching ears they will gather around themselves teachers to suit their own desires. / So they will turn their ears away from the truth and turn aside to myths. Isaiah 8:20 To the law and to the testimony! If they do not speak according to this word, they have no light of dawn. Treasury of Scripture And Micaiah said, If you return at all in peace, the LORD has not spoken by me. And he said, Listen, O people, every one of you. If thou return Numbers 16:29 If these men die the common death of all men, or if they be visited after the visitation of all men; then the LORD hath not sent me. Deuteronomy 18:20-22 But the prophet, which shall presume to speak a word in my name, which I have not commanded him to speak, or that shall speak in the name of other gods, even that prophet shall die… 2 Kings 1:10,12 And Elijah answered and said to the captain of fifty, If I be a man of God, then let fire come down from heaven, and consume thee and thy fifty. And there came down fire from heaven, and consumed him and his fifty… Hearken 1 Kings 18:21-24,36,37 And Elijah came unto all the people, and said, How long halt ye between two opinions? if the LORD be God, follow him: but if Baal, then follow him. And the people answered him not a word… 2 Chronicles 18:27 And Micaiah said, If thou certainly return in peace, then hath not the LORD spoken by me. And he said, Hearken, all ye people. Amos 3:1 Hear this word that the LORD hath spoken against you, O children of Israel, against the whole family which I brought up from the land of Egypt, saying, Jump to Previous Added Declared Hear Hearken Indeed Mark Micaiah Micai'ah Peace Peoples Safely Word WordsJump to Next Added Declared Hear Hearken Indeed Mark Micaiah Micai'ah Peace Peoples Safely Word Words1 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 replied Micaiah, a prophet of the LORD, stands in contrast to the false prophets who were telling King Ahab what he wanted to hear. His role as a true prophet is to speak God's truth, regardless of the consequences. This highlights the biblical theme of the courage and integrity required to deliver God's message, as seen in other prophets like Elijah and Jeremiah. “If you ever return safely the LORD has not spoken through me.” Then he added, “Take heed, all you people!” Persons / Places / Events 1. MicaiahA prophet of the LORD who is known for speaking the truth, even when it is unpopular or dangerous. In this passage, he stands against the false prophets and delivers a message from God that contradicts the king's desires. 2. King Ahab The king of Israel, known for his wickedness and idolatry. He seeks counsel from prophets but prefers those who tell him what he wants to hear. 3. Jehoshaphat The king of Judah, who allies with Ahab for a military campaign. He insists on hearing from a prophet of the LORD, leading to Micaiah's involvement. 4. Ramoth-gilead The location of the battle that Ahab and Jehoshaphat plan to engage in against the Arameans. It is a strategic city east of the Jordan River. 5. False Prophets A group of prophets who falsely assure Ahab of victory in battle, contrasting with Micaiah's true prophecy from God. Teaching Points The Courage to Speak TruthMicaiah exemplifies the courage required to speak God's truth, even when it is unpopular or dangerous. Believers are called to stand firm in their faith and convictions, regardless of societal pressures. Discernment in Prophecy The passage highlights the need for discernment in distinguishing true messages from God from false assurances. Christians should seek wisdom and guidance from the Holy Spirit to discern truth. The Consequences of Ignoring God’s Word Ahab's disregard for Micaiah's prophecy leads to his downfall. Ignoring God's word can have dire consequences, and believers should heed divine warnings and guidance. The Role of Accountability Micaiah's call to "mark my words" serves as a reminder of the importance of accountability in the community of faith. Believers should hold each other accountable to God's truth.(28) Hearken, O people.--It is a curious coincidence that these are the opening words of the prophetic Book of Micah. They are not found in some MSS. of the LXX., and are supposed by some to be an early interpolation in this passage from that book.Verse 28. - And Micaiah said, If thou return at all in peace, the Lord hath not spoken by me. And he said, Hearken, O people [Rather, O nations. Audite, populi crones, Vulgate. He appeals, so to speak, to the world], every one of you. [It is a curious circumstance that these same words are found at the beginning of the prophecy of Micah (1 Kings 1:2). The coincidence may be purely accidental, or the words may have been borrowed by the prophet, not, indeed, from our historian, but from some record, the substance of which is embodied in this history. Micah lived about a century and a half after Micaiah; about a century before the Book of Kings was given to the world. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew But Micaiahמִיכָ֔יְהוּ (mî·ḵā·yə·hū) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 4321: Micaiah -- 'Who is like Yah?' three Israelites replied, וַיֹּ֣אמֶר (way·yō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say “If אִם־ (’im-) Conjunction Strong's 518: Lo!, whether?, if, although, Oh that!, when, not you ever return שׁ֤וֹב (šō·wḇ) Verb - Qal - Infinitive absolute Strong's 7725: To turn back, in, to retreat, again safely, בְּשָׁל֔וֹם (bə·šā·lō·wm) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 7965: Safe, well, happy, friendly, welfare, health, prosperity, peace the LORD יְהוָ֖ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel has not לֹֽא־ (lō-) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no spoken through me.” דִבֶּ֥ר (ḏib·ber) Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 1696: To arrange, to speak, to subdue Then he added, וַיֹּ֕אמֶר (way·yō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say “Take heed, שִׁמְע֖וּ (šim·‘ū) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine plural Strong's 8085: To hear intelligently all כֻּלָּֽם׃ (kul·lām) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every you people!” עַמִּ֥ים (‘am·mîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 5971: A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock Links 1 Kings 22:28 NIV1 Kings 22:28 NLT 1 Kings 22:28 ESV 1 Kings 22:28 NASB 1 Kings 22:28 KJV 1 Kings 22:28 BibleApps.com 1 Kings 22:28 Biblia Paralela 1 Kings 22:28 Chinese Bible 1 Kings 22:28 French Bible 1 Kings 22:28 Catholic Bible OT History: 1 Kings 22:28 Micaiah said If you return at all (1Ki iKi i Ki 1 Kg 1kg) |
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