Micaiah and Ahab’s Death
Overview
- Testament: Old
- Book: 1 Kings
- Chapters: 1 Kings 22
- Summary: Micaiah son of Imlah foretells disaster, but Ahab goes to Ramoth-gilead anyway and dies in battle.
Details
The end of 1 Kings closes the Ahab cycle with a choice between flattering consensus and costly truth. Ahab’s disguise cannot evade the word already spoken.
Key People Involved
Key Places
Important Verses
“A certain man drew a bow at a venture, and smote the king of Israel between the joints of the harness.” - 1 Kings 22:34