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1 Kings 22:23 KJV
1 Kings · chapter 22 · verse 23 · King James Version
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
1 Kings 22:23 in context
21And there came forth a spirit, and stood before the LORD, and said, I will persuade him.
22And the LORD said unto him, Wherewith? And he said, I will go forth, and I will be a lying spirit in the mouth of all his prophets. And he said, Thou shalt persuade him, and prevail also: go forth, and do so.
23Now 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.
24But Zedekiah the son of Chenaanah went near, and smote Micaiah on the cheek, and said, Which way went the Spirit of the LORD from me to speak unto thee?
25And Micaiah said, Behold, thou shalt see in that day, when thou shalt go into an inner chamber to hide thyself.
Key words (Strong's)
- prophetsnâbîyʼa prophet or inspired manH5030 →
- spiritrûwachwindH7307 →
- spokendâbarperhaps properly, to arrangeH1696 →
- lyingsheqeran untruthH8267 →
- mouthpehthe mouth , whether literal or figurativeH6310 →
- LORDYᵉhôvâhJehovah, Jewish national name of GodH3068 →
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