1 Kings 22:24 net — Zedekiah son of Kenaanah approached, hit Micaiah on the jaw, and said,“Which way did the LORD’s spirit go when he went…

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"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?”"

— 1 Kings 22:24, NET Bible

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1 Kings 22 — Context

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Then a spirit stepped forward and stood before the LORD. He said,‘I will deceive him.’

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The LORD asked him,‘How?’ He replied,‘I will go out and be a lying spirit in the mouths of all his prophets.’ The LORD said,‘Deceive and overpower him. Go out and do as you have proposed.’

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So now, look, the LORD has placed a lying spirit in the mouths of all these prophets of yours, but the LORD has decreed disaster for you.”

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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?”

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Micaiah replied,“Look, you will see in the day when you go into an inner room to hide.”

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Then the king of Israel said,“Take Micaiah and return him to Amon the city official and Joash the king’s son.

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Say,‘This is what the king says,“Put this man in prison. Give him only a little bread and water until I safely return.”’”

1 Kings 22:24 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does 1 Kings 22:24 say?
1 Kings 22:24 in the NET Bible reads: “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?””
Where is 1 Kings 22:24 in the Bible?
1 Kings 22:24 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Kings, chapter 22, verse 24.
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 22:24.
What translation should I read 1 Kings 22:24 in?
1 Kings 22:24 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 22:24?
1 Kings 22:24 reads (NET): “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?”” 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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