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And the messenger that went to callMicaiahspake to him, saying, Behold, the words of the prophets declare good to the king with oneassent; let thy word therefore, I pray thee, be like one of theirs, and speak thou good.
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And when he was come to the king, the kingsaid unto him, Micaiah, shall we go to Ramothgileadtobattle, or shall I forbear? And he said, Go ye up, and prosper, and they shall be delivered into your hand.
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Then he said, I did see all Israelscattered upon the mountains, as sheep that have no shepherd: and the LORDsaid, These have no master; let them return therefore every man to his house in peace.
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Again he said, Therefore hear the word of the LORD; I saw the LORDsitting upon his throne, and all the host of heavenstanding on his right hand and on his left.
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And the LORDsaid, Who shall enticeAhabking of Israel, that he may go up and fall at Ramothgilead*? And one spakesaying after this manner, and another saying after that manner.
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And he said, I will go out, and be a lyingspirit in the mouth of all his prophets. And the LORD said, Thou shalt entice him, and thou shalt also prevail: go out, and do even so.