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2 Chronicles 18:22

King James Version (KJV)

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

2 Chronicles 18:22 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on 2 Chronicles 18:22

Theological / Devotional

The Lord hath put. Micaiah, as the prophet of the Lord, is explaining the real nature of the false prophets of Samaria. They speak lies, not truth. Their counsel leads to death, not life. God did not put this lying spirit into the mouths of the false prophets (see on v. 18); He simply permitted these emissaries of Satan to carry out their own ends, because at this time He would do nothing to prevent the death of Israel’s wicked king.

By SdaBc