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1 Kings 22:23

1 Kings 22:23
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.

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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.

Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

And say, thus saith the king, put this fellow in prison,.... In the common prison of the city, where he had been before,…

Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832

The Lord hath put a lying spirit - He hath permitted or suffered a lying spirit to influence thy prophets. Is it…

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17141 Kings 22:15-28

Here Micaiah does well, but, as is common, suffers ill for so doing.

I. We are told how faithfully he delivered his…

Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921

The Lord hath put a lying spirit These words bear out what has been said on 1Ki 22:21. It was a messenger from Jehovah…