2 Chronicles 18:22

22 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 Meaning and Commentary

2 Chronicles 18:22

(See Gill on 2 Chronicles 18:2).

2 Chronicles 18:22 In-Context

20 Then there came out a spirit, and stood before the LORD, and said , I will entice him. And the LORD said unto him, Wherewith?
21 And he said , I will go out , and be a lying spirit 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.
22 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.
23 Then Zedekiah the son of Chenaanah came near , and smote Micaiah upon the cheek, and said , Which way went the Spirit of the LORD from me to speak unto thee?
24 And Micaiah said , Behold, thou shalt see on that day when thou shalt go into an inner chamber to hide thyself.
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