2 Chronicles 18:22

22 So now, behold, Yahweh has put a spirit of deception into the mouths of these your prophets. Yahweh has spoken disaster against you."

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 a spirit came forth and stood before Yahweh and said, 'I will entice him.' Then Yahweh said to him, 'By what means?'

21 Then he said, 'I will go forth and will be a lying spirit in the mouth of all his prophets.' And he said, 'You will entice him and will also succeed. Go out and do so.'

22 So now, behold, Yahweh has put a spirit of deception into the mouths of these your prophets. Yahweh has spoken disaster against you."

23 Then Zedekiah the son of Kenaanah came near and struck Micaiah on the cheek and said, "{Which way} did the Spirit of Yahweh come from me to speak to you?"

24 Then Micaiah said, "Behold, you will see on that day when you go into a private room to hide yourself."