1 Kings 22:16 net — The king said to him,“How many times must I make you solemnly promise in the name of the LORD to tell me only the truth…

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"The king said to him,“How many times must I make you solemnly promise in the name of the LORD to tell me only the truth?”"

— 1 Kings 22:16, NET Bible

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1 Kings 22 — Context

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Now the messenger who went to summon Micaiah said to him,“Look, the prophets are in complete agreement that the king will succeed. Your words must agree with theirs; you must predict success.”

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But Micaiah said,“As certainly as the LORD lives, I will say what the LORD tells me to say.”

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When he came before the king, the king asked him,“Micaiah, should we attack Ramoth Gilead or not?” He answered him,“Attack! You will succeed; the LORD will hand it over to the king.”

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The king said to him,“How many times must I make you solemnly promise in the name of the LORD to tell me only the truth?”

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Micaiah said,“I saw all Israel scattered on the mountains like sheep that have no shepherd. Then the LORD said,‘They have no master. They should go home in peace.’”

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The king of Israel said to Jehoshaphat,“Didn’t I tell you he does not prophesy prosperity for me, but disaster?”

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Micaiah said,“That being the case, listen to the LORD’s message. I saw the LORD sitting on his throne, with all the heavenly assembly standing beside him on his right and on his left.

1 Kings 22:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Kings 22:16 say?
1 Kings 22:16 in the NET Bible reads: “The king said to him,“How many times must I make you solemnly promise in the name of the LORD to tell me only the truth?””
Where is 1 Kings 22:16 in the Bible?
1 Kings 22:16 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Kings, chapter 22, verse 16.
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 22:16.
What translation should I read 1 Kings 22:16 in?
1 Kings 22:16 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 22:16?
1 Kings 22:16 reads (NET): “The king said to him,“How many times must I make you solemnly promise in the name of the LORD to tell me only the truth?”” 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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