“Now Zedekiah the son of Chenaanah went near and struck Micaiah on the cheek, and said, “Which way did the spirit from the Lord go from me to speak to you?” And Micaiah said, “Indeed, you shall see on that day when you go into an inner chamber to hide!” So the king of Israel said, “Take Micaiah, and return him to Amon the governor of the city and to Joash the king’s son; and say, ‘Thus says the king: “Put this fellow in prison, and feed him with bread of affliction and water of affliction, until I come in peace.” ’ ” But Micaiah said, “If you ever return in peace, the Lord has not spoken by me.” And he said, “Take heed, all you people!””
I Kings 22:24-28 NKJV
a. Now Zedekiah the son of Chenaanah went near and struck Micaiah: Zedekiah responded the way many do when they are defeated in argument - he responded with violence.
b. Put this fellow in prison: King Ahab responded the way many tyrants do when they are confronted with the truth. Ahab wanted Micaiah imprisoned and deprived (feed him with the bread of affliction and water of affliction).
i. Take Micaiah, and return him tells us that they took Micaiah from the prison to speak to these kings.
ii. “The phrase ‘bread of affliction and water of affliction’ may be translated ‘bread and water of scant measure.’” (Dilday)
c. If you ever return in peace, the LORD has not spoken by me: The prophet Micaiah made one final and ultimate appeal. He was willing to be judged by whether his prophecy came to pass or not. (Guzik)
Truth Hurts!
Micaiah spoke the word from the Lord and for speaking the truth he was struck and ordered back to prison! Mankind hasn’t changed!
People can’t have simple discussions anymore without it turning violent!
My prayer on a daily basis is that I have more of a heart like Jesus and more love towards one another.
“Beloved, let us love one another, for love is of God; and everyone who loves is born of God and knows God.” I John 4:7 NKJV
Wouldn’t the world be a better place if everyone had a heart like Jesus and loved one another?
Blessings
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