1st Kings 22:6 And the king of Israel and Jehoshaphat the king of Judah sat each on his throne, having put on their robes, in a void place in the entrance of the gate of Samaria; and all the prophets prophesied before them.
But something looks fishy to Jehoshaphat, for try as he might, he cannot understand how every single one of the king’s advisors are saying the exact same thing, like if they were scripted. Not one of them would raise an intelligent counter to Ahab’s wishes, and because of this, Jehoshaphat suspects that, it is a bunch of yes men that Ahab is surrounded with, and he raises his concerns.
1st Kings 22:7 And Jehoshaphat said, Is there not here a prophet of the Lord besides, that we might enquire of him? 8 And the king of Israel said unto Jehoshaphat there is yet one man, Micaiah the son of Imlah, by whom we may enquire of the Lord: but I hate him; for he does not prophesy good concerning me, but evil. And Jehoshaphat said, let not the king say so. 9 Then the king of Israel called an officer, and said, Hasten hither Micaiah the son of Imlah.
What takes place next is very interesting, because it becomes apparent that the officer who was sent to get Micaiah tries to groom him for his turn at Ahab’s podium, and the prophet is encouraged, instructed, and goaded, to respond in harmony with the other altar boys who have kissed the king’s ring by lying.
1st Kings 22:11 And Zedekiah the son of Chenaanah made him horns of iron: and he said, Thus saith the Lord, With these shalt thou push the Syrians, until thou have consumed them. 12 And all the prophets prophesied so, saying, Go up to Ramoth-Gilead, and prosper: for the Lord shall deliver it into the king's hand.
May The Lord add His blessing to the study of His word. God bless!