1 Kings 22:14 akjv — And Micaiah said, As the LORD lives, what the LORD says to me, that will I speak. ¶

American King James Version

"And Micaiah said, As the LORD lives, what the LORD says to me, that will I speak. ¶ "

— 1 Kings 22:14, American King James Version

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1 Kings 22 — Context

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And Zedekiah the son of Chenaanah made him horns of iron: and he said, Thus says the LORD, With these shall you push the Syrians, until you have consumed them.

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And all the prophets prophesied so, saying, Go up to Ramothgilead, and prosper: for the LORD shall deliver it into the king’s hand.

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And the messenger that was gone to call Micaiah spoke to him, saying, Behold now, the words of the prophets declare good to the king with one mouth: let your word, I pray you, be like the word of one of them, and speak that which is good.

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And Micaiah said, As the LORD lives, what the LORD says to me, that will I speak. ¶

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So he came to the king. And the king said to him, Micaiah, shall we go against Ramothgilead to battle, or shall we forbear? And he answered him, Go, and prosper: for the LORD shall deliver it into the hand of the king.

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And the king said to him, How many times shall I adjure you that you tell me nothing but that which is true in the name of the LORD?

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And he said, I saw all Israel scattered on the hills, as sheep that have not a shepherd: and the LORD said, These have no master: let them return every man to his house in peace.

1 Kings 22:14 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Kings 22:14 say?
1 Kings 22:14 in the American King James Version reads: “And Micaiah said, As the LORD lives, what the LORD says to me, that will I speak. ¶ ”
Where is 1 Kings 22:14 in the Bible?
1 Kings 22:14 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Kings, chapter 22, verse 14.
Who wrote 1 Kings?
1 Kings is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Jeremiah). It was written c. 561–538 BC.
What is the book of 1 Kings about?
1 Kings tells of Solomon's wisdom and the building of the temple, then the painful division of the kingdom after his death. The northern kingdom plunges into idolatry under a series of wicked kings until the prophet Elijah is raised up to call Israel back to the LORD.
What are the major themes of 1 Kings?
1 Kings explores themes including Wisdom, Temple, Divided Kingdom, Idolatry, Prophecy. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Kings 22:14.
What translation should I read 1 Kings 22:14 in?
1 Kings 22:14 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 1 Kings 22:14?
1 Kings 22:14 reads (AKJV): “And Micaiah said, As the LORD lives, what the LORD says to me, that will I speak. ¶ ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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