1 Kings 22:27 nasb — and say, 'Thus says the king, "Put this man in prison and feed him sparingly with bread and water until I return safely…

NASB

"and say, 'Thus says the king, "Put this man in prison and feed him sparingly with bread and water until I return safely."'""

— 1 Kings 22:27, NASB

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1 Kings 22 — Context

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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?"

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Micaiah said, "Behold, you shall see on that day when you enter an inner room to hide yourself."

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Then the king of Israel said, "Take Micaiah and return him to Amon the governor of the city and to Joash the king's son;

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and say, 'Thus says the king, "Put this man in prison and feed him sparingly with bread and water until I return safely."'"

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Micaiah said, "If you indeed return safely the LORD has not spoken by me." And he said, "Listen, all you people."

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So the king of Israel and Jehoshaphat king of Judah went up against Ramoth-gilead.

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The king of Israel said to Jehoshaphat, "I will disguise myself and go into the battle, but you put on your robes." So the king of Israel disguised himself and went into the battle.

1 Kings 22:27 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does 1 Kings 22:27 say?
1 Kings 22:27 in the NASB reads: “and say, 'Thus says the king, "Put this man in prison and feed him sparingly with bread and water until I return safely."'"”
Where is 1 Kings 22:27 in the Bible?
1 Kings 22:27 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Kings, chapter 22, verse 27.
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 22:27.
What translation should I read 1 Kings 22:27 in?
1 Kings 22:27 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 22:27?
1 Kings 22:27 reads (NASB): “and say, 'Thus says the king, "Put this man in prison and feed him sparingly with bread and water until I return safely."'"” 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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