Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Then Zedekiah son of Kenaanah went up and slapped Micaiah in the face. “Which way did the spirit from the LORD go when he went from me to speak to you?” he asked. New Living Translation Then Zedekiah son of Kenaanah walked up to Micaiah and slapped him across the face. “Since when did the Spirit of the LORD leave me to speak to you?” he demanded. English Standard Version Then Zedekiah the son of Chenaanah came near and struck Micaiah on the cheek and said, “Which way did the Spirit of the LORD go from me to speak to you?” Berean Standard Bible 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?” King James Bible 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? New King James Version Then 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?” New American Standard Bible Then Zedekiah the son of Chenaanah approached and struck Micaiah on the cheek; and he said, “How did the Spirit of the LORD pass from me to speak to you?” NASB 1995 Then Zedekiah the son of Chenaanah came near and struck Micaiah on the cheek and said, “How did the Spirit of the LORD pass from me to speak to you?” NASB 1977 Then Zedekiah the son of Chenaanah came near and struck Micaiah on the cheek and said, “How did the Spirit of the LORD pass from me to speak to you?” Legacy Standard Bible Then Zedekiah the son of Chenaanah approached and struck Micaiah on the cheek and said, “How did the Spirit of Yahweh pass from me to speak to you?” Amplified Bible Then Zedekiah the son of Chenaanah came up and struck Micaiah on the cheek and said, “Which way did the Spirit of the LORD go [when he departed] from me to speak to you?” Christian Standard Bible Then Zedekiah son of Chenaanah came up, hit Micaiah on the cheek, and demanded, “Which way did the spirit from the LORD leave me to speak to you? ” Holman Christian Standard Bible Then Zedekiah son of Chenaanah came up, hit Micaiah in the face, and demanded, “Which way did the spirit from the LORD leave me to speak to you?” American Standard Version Then Zedekiah the son of Chenaanah came near, and smote Micaiah upon the cheek, and said, Which way went the Spirit of Jehovah from me to speak unto thee? Contemporary English Version Zedekiah walked over and slapped Micaiah on the face. Then he asked, "Do you really think the LORD would speak to you and not to me?" English Revised Version 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? GOD'S WORD® Translation Zedekiah, son of Chenaanah, went to Micaiah and struck him on the cheek. "Which way did the Spirit go when he left me to talk to you?" he asked. Good News Translation Then the prophet Zedekiah went up to Micaiah, slapped his face, and asked, "Since when did the LORD's spirit leave me and speak to you?" International Standard Version As if on cue, Chenaanah's son Zedekiah approached Micaiah and struck him on the cheek. Then he asked him, "How did the Spirit of the LORD move from me to speak to you?" Majority Standard Bible 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?? NET Bible Zedekiah son of Kenaanah approached, hit Micaiah on the jaw, and said, "Which way did the LORD's spirit go when he went from me to speak to you?" New Heart English Bible Then Zedekiah the son of Kenaanah came near, and struck Micaiah on the cheek, and said, "Which way did the Spirit of the LORD go from me to speak to you?" Webster's Bible Translation 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 to thee? World English Bible Then Zedekiah the son of Chenaanah came near, and struck Micaiah on the cheek, and said, “Which way did Yahweh’s Spirit go from me to speak to you?” Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd Zedekiah son of Chenaanah comes near and strikes Micaiah on the cheek, and says, “Where [is] this—the way the spirit [from] YHWH passed over from me to speak with you?” Young's Literal Translation And Zedekiah son of Chenaanah cometh nigh, and smiteth Micaiah on the cheek, and saith, 'Where is this -- the way the Spirit of Jehovah passed over from me to speak with thee?' Smith's Literal Translation And Zedekiah son of Chenaanah, will draw near and strike Micaiah upon the cheek, and he will say, Which way passed the spirit of Jehovah from me to speak with thee? Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd Sedecias the son of Chanaana came, and struck Micheas on the cheek and said: Which way went the spirit of the Lord from me, to speak to thee? Catholic Public Domain Version Then Zedekiah, the son of Chenaanah, approached, and he struck Micaiah on the jaw, and he said: “In what way did the Spirit of the Lord depart from me, so that he would speak to you?” New American Bible Thereupon Zedekiah, son of Chenaanah, came up and struck Micaiah on the cheek, saying, “Has the spirit of the LORD, then, passed from me to speak with you?” New Revised Standard Version Then Zedekiah son of Chenaanah came up to Micaiah, slapped him on the cheek, and said, “Which way did the spirit of the LORD pass from me to speak to you?” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThen Zedekiah the son of the Canaanitish woman came near and struck Micaiah on his cheek, and said to him, Since when did the Spirit of the LORD depart from me to speak to you? Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And Tsedeqia son of a Canaanitess came near and struck Mika on the cheek, and said to him: “When and where did The Spirit of LORD JEHOVAH pass from me to speak with you?” OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Then Zedekiah the son of Chenaanah came near, and smote Micaiah upon the check, and said: 'Which way went the spirit of the LORD from me to speak unto thee?' Brenton Septuagint Translation Then Sedekias the son of Chanaan drew near, and smote Michaias on the cheek, and said to him, By what way passed the Spirit of the Lord from me to speak to thee? Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Micaiah Prophesies Against Ahab…22So you see, the LORD has put a lying spirit in the mouths of these prophets of yours, and the LORD has pronounced disaster against you.” 23Then 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?” 24Micaiah replied, “You will soon see, on that day when you go and hide in an inner room.”… Cross References 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?” Jeremiah 20:2 he had Jeremiah the prophet beaten and put in the stocks at the Upper Gate of Benjamin, which was by the house of the LORD. Acts 23:2 At this, the high priest Ananias ordered those standing near Paul to strike him on the mouth. Matthew 26:67 Then they spit in His face and struck Him. Others slapped Him Mark 14:65 Then some of them began to spit on Him. They blindfolded Him, struck Him with their fists, and said to Him, “Prophesy!” And the officers received Him with slaps in His face. John 18:22 When Jesus had said this, one of the officers standing nearby slapped Him in the face and said, “Is this how You answer the high priest?” John 19:3 And they went up to Him again and again, saying, “Hail, King of the Jews!” and slapping Him in the face. Isaiah 50:6 I offered My back to those who struck Me, and My cheeks to those who tore out My beard. I did not hide My face from scorn and spittle. Micah 5:1 Now, O daughter of troops, mobilize your troops; for a siege is laid against us! With a rod they will strike the cheek of the judge of Israel. Luke 22:63-64 The men who were holding Jesus began to mock Him and beat Him. / They blindfolded Him and kept demanding, “Prophesy! Who hit You?” Acts 7:54 On hearing this, the members of the Sanhedrin were enraged, and they gnashed their teeth at him. Acts 7:57-58 At this they covered their ears, cried out in a loud voice, and rushed together at him. / They dragged him out of the city and began to stone him. Meanwhile the witnesses laid their garments at the feet of a young man named Saul. 1 Kings 22:25 Micaiah replied, “You will soon see, on that day when you go and hide in an inner room.” Jeremiah 28:10 Then the prophet Hananiah took the yoke off the neck of Jeremiah the prophet and broke it. Matthew 5:11-12 Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you, and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of Me. / Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets before you. Treasury of Scripture Then Zedekiah the son of Chenaanah came near, and smote Micaiah on the cheek, and said, Which way went the Spirit of the LORD from me to speak to you? Zedekiah 2 Chronicles 18:10 And Zedekiah the son of Chenaanah had made him horns of iron, and said, Thus saith the LORD, With these thou shalt push Syria until they be consumed. 1 Kings 22:23-25 Now therefore, behold, the LORD hath put a lying spirit in the mouth of all these thy prophets, and the LORD hath spoken evil concerning thee… Isaiah 50:5,6 The Lord GOD hath opened mine ear, and I was not rebellious, neither turned away back… Which way Jeremiah 29:26,27 The LORD hath made thee priest in the stead of Jehoiada the priest, that ye should be officers in the house of the LORD, for every man that is mad, and maketh himself a prophet, that thou shouldest put him in prison, and in the stocks… Matthew 26:67,68 Then did they spit in his face, and buffeted him; and others smote him with the palms of their hands, … John 9:40,41 And some of the Pharisees which were with him heard these words, and said unto him, Are we blind also? … Jump to Previous Blow Check Cheek Chenaanah Chena'anah Face Kenaanah Micaiah Micai'ah Nigh Passed Side Slapped Smiteth Smote Speak Spirit Struck Way Word Zedekiah Zedeki'ahJump to Next Blow Check Cheek Chenaanah Chena'anah Face Kenaanah Micaiah Micai'ah Nigh Passed Side Slapped Smiteth Smote Speak Spirit Struck Way Word Zedekiah Zedeki'ah2 Chronicles 18 1. Jehoshaphat, joined in affinity with Ahab, is persuaded to go against Ramoth Gilead4. Ahab, seduced by false prophets, according to the word of Micaiah, is slain there Then Zedekiah son of Chenaanah went up Zedekiah, a false prophet, is identified as the son of Chenaanah, indicating his lineage and possibly his role within the prophetic community. In the context of ancient Israel, prophets often served in the royal court, providing counsel to kings. Zedekiah's actions here are in direct opposition to Micaiah, a true prophet of God, highlighting the tension between true and false prophecy. 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?” Persons / Places / Events 1. Zedekiah son of ChenaanahA false prophet who opposed Micaiah and supported King Ahab's plans. His actions reflect the conflict between true and false prophecy. 2. Micaiah A true prophet of the LORD who spoke God's truth despite opposition and persecution. His courage and faithfulness are central to this account. 3. The Spirit of the LORD Represents God's true guidance and revelation, which Micaiah claimed to have received, in contrast to the false spirit guiding Zedekiah. 4. King Ahab The king of Israel who sought counsel for battle and preferred the false assurances of prophets like Zedekiah over the truth from Micaiah. 5. Ramoth-gilead The location of the battle that Ahab sought to engage in, which serves as the backdrop for the confrontation between true and false prophecy. Teaching Points Discernment of True ProphecyBelievers must seek discernment to distinguish between true and false teachings, relying on the Holy Spirit and Scripture as guides. Courage in the Face of Opposition Like Micaiah, Christians are called to stand firm in their faith and speak truth, even when it leads to personal cost or persecution. The Cost of Following God’s Truth Following God's truth may lead to conflict with worldly powers and popular opinion, but it is essential for faithful discipleship. The Role of the Holy Spirit The Holy Spirit is the source of true prophecy and guidance, and believers should seek His leading in all aspects of life. The Danger of Seeking Affirmation Over Truth Ahab's preference for affirming voices over truthful ones serves as a warning against valuing comfort over conviction.(23) Then.--And. And smote.--Way-yak, a correction of way-yakkeh (Kings), such as the chronicler often makes. which way.--Literally, where is the way the spirit of Jehovah passed. Kings, where passed the spirit, &c. Unto thee.--With thee. Verse 23. - Which way went the Spirit of the Lord from me to speak unto thee? This question of Zedekiah, and Micaiah's answer to him in the following verse, arc both obscure and of doubtful interpretation, but their drift not at all so. Keil and Bertheau correctly say, - in that Zedekiah used the force and the language that he did, it is not a bad sign that he was under a spirit's influence, but in that it was physical force which he used in a moral subject, this was a conclusive sign of the character of the spirit that he was amenable to. Among many possible suggestions as to the exact meaning of the question, "Which way," etc.? it is possible that a sceptical taunt best explains Zedekiah's words, and that he meant that he did not believe the Spirit of the Lord went any way to Micaiah. He will not yield to a doubt or to a suspicion thrown upon it that the Spirit had been with himself, and he will fain throw great doubt, whether he had proceeded from him to Micaiah!Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Then Zedekiahצִדְקִיָּ֣הוּ (ṣiḏ·qî·yā·hū) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 6667: Zedekiah -- 'Yah is righteousness', six Israelites son בֶֽן־ (ḇen-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1121: A son of Chenaanah כְּנַעֲנָ֔ה (kə·na·‘ă·nāh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3668: Chenaanah -- two Israelites went up, וַיִּגַּשׁ֙ (way·yig·gaš) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5066: To draw near, approach struck וַיַּ֥ךְ (way·yaḵ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5221: To strike Micaiah מִיכָ֖יְהוּ (mî·ḵā·yə·hū) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 4321: Micaiah -- 'Who is like Yah?' three Israelites in עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against the face, הַלֶּ֑חִי (hal·le·ḥî) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 3895: The cheek, the jaw-bone and demanded, וַיֹּ֗אמֶר (way·yō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say “Which אֵ֣י (’ê) Interrogative Strong's 335: Where?, how? way הַדֶּ֙רֶךְ֙ (had·de·reḵ) Article | Noun - common singular Strong's 1870: A road, a course of life, mode of action did the Spirit רֽוּחַ־ (rū·aḥ-) Noun - common singular construct Strong's 7307: Wind, breath, exhalation, life, anger, unsubstantiality, a region of the sky, spirit of the LORD [go] יְהוָ֛ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel when He departed עָבַ֧ר (‘ā·ḇar) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5674: To pass over, through, or by, pass on from me מֵאִתִּ֖י (mê·’it·tî) Preposition-m | Direct object marker | first person common singular Strong's 853: Untranslatable mark of the accusative case to speak לְדַבֵּ֥ר (lə·ḏab·bêr) Preposition-l | Verb - Piel - Infinitive construct Strong's 1696: To arrange, to speak, to subdue to you?” אֹתָֽךְ׃ (’ō·ṯāḵ) Preposition | second person masculine singular Strong's 854: Nearness, near, with, by, at, among Links 2 Chronicles 18:23 NIV2 Chronicles 18:23 NLT 2 Chronicles 18:23 ESV 2 Chronicles 18:23 NASB 2 Chronicles 18:23 KJV 2 Chronicles 18:23 BibleApps.com 2 Chronicles 18:23 Biblia Paralela 2 Chronicles 18:23 Chinese Bible 2 Chronicles 18:23 French Bible 2 Chronicles 18:23 Catholic Bible OT History: 2 Chronicles 18:23 Then Zedekiah the son of Chenaanah came (2 Chron. 2Ch iiCh ii ch 2 chr 2chr) |
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