1 Kings 22:23

KJV

Now therefore, behold, the Lord hath put a lying spirit in the mouth of all these thy prophets, and the Lord hath spoken evil concerning thee.

— 1 Kings 22:23, King James Version
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Context

This verse from 1 Kings Chapter 22 connects to 10 cross-references. Ahab and Jehoshaphat plan to retake Ramoth-gilead from Aram; four hundred court prophets predict success, but the prophet Micaiah—whom Ahab hates—sees Israel scattered and pronounces Ahab's doom. Micaiah describes a heavenly vision where God sends a lying spirit into the …

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Other Translations

ASV

Now therefore, behold, Jehovah hath put a lying spirit in the mouth of all these thy prophets; and Jehovah hath spoken evil concerning thee.

YLT

And now, lo, Jehovah hath put a spirit of falsehood in the mouth of all these thy prophets, and Jehovah hath spoken concerning thee--evil.'

BBE

And now, see, the Lord has put a spirit of deceit in the mouth of all these your prophets; and the Lord has said evil against you.

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