Atomic Bible

A prophet who foretold King Ahab's death.

Micaiah

Named in 18 verses across 2 books, first in 1 Kings 22:8.

מִיכָֽיְהוּMicaiah

מִיכָהוּMicahu

מִיכָהMicaiah

Also called Micahu.

The name means “who is like to God?.” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869

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Imlah

About Micaiah Written by AI

Micaiah, also referred to as Micahu, was a prophet who lived during the reign of King Ahab of Israel (1Ki.22; 2Ch.18). When Ahab and King Jehoshaphat of Judah planned to go to war against the Arameans at Ramoth-gilead, they sought the counsel of prophets. While the false prophets assured victory, Micaiah was summoned to provide a true word from the Lord. Initially, Micaiah sarcastically affirmed the false prophets' message, but when pressed by Ahab, he delivered a vision of Israel scattered like sheep without a shepherd, indicating Ahab's impending death (1 Kings 22:17; 2 Chronicles 18:16). Micaiah also revealed that the Lord had put a lying spirit in the mouth of the false prophets to entice Ahab to his doom (1 Kings 22:19 to 23; 2 Chronicles 18:18 to 22). Angered by this prophecy, Ahab ordered Micaiah to be imprisoned and fed only bread and water until his safe return (1 Kings 22:26 to 27; 2 Chronicles 18:25 to 26). However, Micaiah declared that if Ahab returned safely, then the Lord had not spoken through him (1 Kings 22:28; 2 Chronicles 18:27). Ahab disguised himself in battle but was killed by a random arrow, fulfilling Micaiah's prophecy (1 Kings 22:29 to 40; 2 Chronicles 18:28 to 34). Micaiah's unwavering commitment to speaking the truth, even in the face of opposition and personal risk, stands as an example of a faithful prophet of God.

Drafted by an AI model for STEPBible's TIPNR (Tyndale House Cambridge, CC BY 4.0). Check it against the verses below.

Easton's Bible Dictionary, 1897

This entry is on the name Micaiah, and may cover more than one person or place by that name.

Who is like Jehovah?, the son of Imlah, a faithful prophet of Samaria (1 Kings 22:8-28). Three years after the great battle with Ben-hadad (20:29-34), Ahab proposed to Jehoshaphat, king of Judah, that they should go up against Ramoth-Gilead to do battle again with Ben-hadad. Jehoshaphat agreed, but suggested that inquiry should be first made “at the word of Jehovah.” Ahab’s prophets approved of the expedition; but Jehoshaphat, still dissatisfied, asked if there was no other prophet besides the four hundred that had appeared, and was informed of this Micaiah. He was sent for from prison, where he had been confined, probably on account of some prediction disagreeable to Ahab; and he condemned the expedition, and prophesied that it would end, as it did, in disaster. We hear nothing further of this prophet. Some have supposed that he was the unnamed prophet referred to in 1 Kings 20:35-42.

M. G. Easton, Illustrated Bible Dictionary, third edition (1897), public domain, from CrossWire. Shown as written; its Scripture quotes are from older translations.

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Where the Bible names him

  1. 1 Kings 22:8

    The king of Israel answered, “There is still one man through whom we can inquire of the LORD, but I hate him because he never prophesies anything good for me, but only bad. He is Micaiah son of Imlah.” “The king should not say that!” Jehoshaphat replied.

  2. 1 Kings 22:9

    So the king of Israel called one of his officials and said, “Bring Micaiah son of Imlah at once.”

  3. 1 Kings 22:13

    Then the messenger who had gone to call Micaiah instructed him, “Behold now, with one accord the words of the prophets are favorable to the king. So please let your words be like theirs, and speak favorably.”

  4. 1 Kings 22:14

    But Micaiah said, “As surely as the LORD lives, I will speak whatever the LORD tells me.”

  5. 1 Kings 22:15

    When Micaiah arrived, the king asked him, “Micaiah, should we go to war against Ramoth-gilead, or should we refrain?” “Go up and triumph,” Micaiah replied, “for the LORD will deliver it into the hand of the king.”

  6. 1 Kings 22:24

    Then Zedekiah son of Chenaanah went up, struck Micaiah in the face, and demanded, “Which way did the Spirit of the LORD go when He departed from me to speak with you?”

  7. 1 Kings 22:25

    Micaiah replied, “You will soon see, on that day when you go and hide in an inner room.”

  8. 1 Kings 22:26

    And the king of Israel declared, “Take Micaiah and return him to Amon the governor of the city and to Joash the king’s son,

  9. 1 Kings 22:28

    But Micaiah replied, “If you ever return safely, the LORD has not spoken through me.” Then he added, “Take heed, all you people!”

  10. 2 Chronicles 18:7

    The king of Israel answered, “There is still one man through whom we can inquire of the LORD, but I hate him because he never prophesies anything good for me, but only bad. He is Micaiah son of Imlah.” “The king should not say that!” Jehoshaphat replied.

  11. 2 Chronicles 18:8

    So the king of Israel called one of his officials and said, “Bring Micaiah son of Imlah at once.”

  12. 2 Chronicles 18:12

    Then the messenger who had gone to call Micaiah instructed him, “Behold, with one accord the words of the prophets are favorable to the king. So please let your words be like theirs, and speak favorably.”

  13. 2 Chronicles 18:13

    But Micaiah said, “As surely as the LORD lives, I will speak whatever my God tells me.”

  14. 2 Chronicles 18:14

    When Micaiah arrived, the king asked him, “Micaiah, should we go to war against Ramoth-gilead, or should we refrain?” “Go up and triumph,” Micaiah replied, “for they will be delivered into your hand.”

  15. 2 Chronicles 18:23

    Then Zedekiah son of Chenaanah went up, struck Micaiah in the face, and demanded, “Which way did the Spirit of the LORD go when He departed from me to speak with you?”

  16. 2 Chronicles 18:24

    Micaiah replied, “You will soon see, on that day when you go and hide in an inner room.”

  17. 2 Chronicles 18:25

    And the king of Israel declared, “Take Micaiah and return him to Amon the governor of the city and to Joash the king’s son,

  18. 2 Chronicles 18:27

    But Micaiah replied, “If you ever return safely, the LORD has not spoken through me.” Then he added, “Take heed, all you people!”

From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.