Ahab and Micaiah. I kings 22

 

I Kings 22 – Ahab and Micaiah

 

Ramoth-Gilead was one of the chief cities of the tribe of Gad, and it had been lost to Syria.

Jehoshaphat should have followed the advice given to him by the prophet of the Lord. This was not Jehoshaphat's fight. Gilead did not belong to him -it belonged to Ahab. It was Ahab’s quarrel.

Jehoshaphat was God’s man. He wanted to know what God’s will was. He asks, “Is there not a prophet of the Lord besides, that we might inquire of him?” Ahab then introduces Micaiah. Ahab hates him and Jehoshaphat says, “you really don’t mean that you hate a man of God.”

The apostle Paul once said, “Am I therefore become your enemy, because I tell you the truth.” Gal. 4:16. They brought Micaiah in from where Ahab was keeping him in prison.

Four hundred prophets were running around saying to Ahab, “Go up against the king of Syria, you will win.”

The messenger that brought forth Micaiah warned him that all the prophets are telling the king to fight, and he should do likewise. Micaiah said sarcastically, “Go and prosper for the Lord shall deliver it into the hand of the king. The king replied, “I know you are kidding me because you have never agreed with the false prophets.” Macaiah says, “you smart little fellow! I wish I would have thought of that.” This was the nicest way Micaiah could call these prophets a bunch of liars. Then Zedekiah, the prophet slapped Micaiah on the cheek. Micaiah said to Ahab, “In view of the fact that you won’t be coming back, I want the people to witness that what I have spoken is truth, that you shall die in battle.

Israel lost the battle and Jehoshaphat almost lost his life because of Ahab’s deception. The soldier did not shoot at Ahab – yet the arrow found him. That which God had predicted through Elijah came to pass: Ahab died, and his blood was licked up by dogs in the same place that Naboth had died.

No one gets by with sin. He is still on the throne. The son of Ahab now wants to align with Jehoshaphat, but he had learned his lesson and refused to deal with him. Jehoshaphat died and was succeeded by his son, Jehoram. Ahaziah, the son of Ahab, began to reign over Israel in Samaria. He reigned for two years and followed in the steps of Ahab and Jezebel.

 

Please read the chapter listed so that you can understand God’s Word better.

If you have missed any lessons, you can go to: God Plans For You at https://sherrysouthard.blogspot.com.