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1 Kings 22:9 akjv — Then the king of Israel called an officer, and said, Hasten here Micaiah the son of Imlah.

American King James Version

"Then the king of Israel called an officer, and said, Hasten here Micaiah the son of Imlah. "

— 1 Kings 22:9, American King James Version

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1 Kings 22 — Context

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Then the king of Israel gathered the prophets together, about four hundred men, and said to them, Shall I go against Ramothgilead to battle, or shall I forbear? And they said, Go up; for the LORD shall deliver it into the hand of the king.

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And Jehoshaphat said, Is there not here a prophet of the LORD besides, that we might inquire of him?

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And the king of Israel said to Jehoshaphat, There is yet one man, Micaiah the son of Imlah, by whom we may inquire of the LORD: but I hate him; for he does not prophesy good concerning me, but evil. And Jehoshaphat said, Let not the king say so.

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Then the king of Israel called an officer, and said, Hasten here Micaiah the son of Imlah.

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And the king of Israel and Jehoshaphat the king of Judah sat each on his throne, having put on their robes, in a void place in the entrance of the gate of Samaria; and all the prophets prophesied before them.

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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.

1 Kings 22:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Kings 22:9 say?
1 Kings 22:9 in the American King James Version reads: “Then the king of Israel called an officer, and said, Hasten here Micaiah the son of Imlah. ”
Where is 1 Kings 22:9 in the Bible?
1 Kings 22:9 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Kings, chapter 22, verse 9.
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 22:9.
What translation should I read 1 Kings 22:9 in?
1 Kings 22:9 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 22:9?
1 Kings 22:9 reads (AKJV): “Then the king of Israel called an officer, and said, Hasten here Micaiah the son of Imlah. ” 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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