1 Kings 22:16
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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- Josh 6:26 : 26 At that time Joshua made this solemn declaration:“The man who attempts to rebuild this city of Jericho will stand condemned before the LORD. He will lose his firstborn son when he lays its foundations and his youngest son when he erects its gates!”
- 1 Sam 14:24 : 24 Jonathan Violates Saul’s Oath Now the men of Israel were hard pressed that day, for Saul had made the army agree to this oath:“Cursed be the man who eats food before evening! I will get my vengeance on my enemies!” So no one in the army ate anything.
- 2 Chr 18:15 : 15 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?”
- Jer 42:3-6 : 3 Pray that the LORD your God will tell us where we should go and what we should do.” 4 The prophet Jeremiah answered them,“Agreed! I will indeed pray to the LORD your God as you have asked. I will tell you everything the LORD replies in response to you. I will not keep anything back from you.” 5 They answered Jeremiah,“May the LORD be a true and faithful witness against us if we do not do just as the LORD your God sends you to tell us to do. 6 We will obey what the LORD our God to whom we are sending you tells us to do. It does not matter whether we like what he tells us or not. We will obey what he tells us to do so that things will go well for us.”
- Matt 22:16-17 : 16 They sent to him their disciples along with the Herodians, saying,“Teacher, we know that you are truthful, and teach the way of God in accordance with the truth. You do not court anyone’s favor because you show no partiality. 17 Tell us then, what do you think? Is it right to pay taxes to Caesar or not?”
- Matt 26:63 : 63 But Jesus was silent. The high priest said to him,“I charge you under oath by the living God, tell us if you are the Christ, the Son of God.”
- Mark 5:7 : 7 Then he cried out with a loud voice,“Leave me alone, Jesus, Son of the Most High God! I implore you by God– do not torment me!”
- Acts 19:13 : 13 But some itinerant Jewish exorcists tried to invoke the name of the Lord Jesus over those who were possessed by evil spirits, saying,“I sternly warn you by Jesus whom Paul preaches.”
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- 2 Chr 18:12-154 verses97%
12Now 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!”
13But Micaiah said,“As certainly as the LORD lives, I will say what my God tells me to say!”
14Micaiah came before the king and the king asked him,“Micaiah, should we attack Ramoth Gilead or not?” He answered him,“Attack! You will succeed; they will be handed over to you.”
15The 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 Kgs 22:12-154 verses78%
12All the prophets were prophesying the same, saying,“Attack Ramoth Gilead! You will succeed; the LORD will hand it over to the king.”
13Now 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.”
14But Micaiah said,“As certainly as the LORD lives, I will say what the LORD tells me to say.”
15When 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.”
- 1 Kgs 22:26-294 verses75%
26Then the king of Israel said,“Take Micaiah and return him to Amon the city official and Joash the king’s son.
27Say,‘This is what the king says,“Put this man in prison. Give him only a little bread and water until I safely return.”’”
28Micaiah said,“If you really do safely return, then the LORD has not spoken through me.” Then he added,“Take note, all you people.”
29The king of Israel and King Jehoshaphat of Judah attacked Ramoth Gilead.
- 1 Kgs 22:5-95 verses74%
5But then Jehoshaphat said to Israel’s king,“Please seek a message from the LORD this very day.”
6So the king of Israel assembled about four hundred prophets and asked them,“Should I attack Ramoth Gilead or not?” They said,“Attack! The Sovereign One will hand it over to the king.”
7But Jehoshaphat asked,“Is there not a prophet of the LORD still here, that we may ask him?”
8The king of Israel answered Jehoshaphat,“There is still one man through whom we can seek the LORD’s will. But I despise him because he does not prophesy prosperity for me, but disaster. His name is Micaiah son of Imlah.” Jehoshaphat said,“The king should not say such things.”
9The king of Israel summoned an official and said,“Quickly bring Micaiah son of Imlah.”
- 1 Kgs 2:42-432 verses74%
42the king summoned Shimei and said to him,“You will recall that I made you take an oath by the LORD, and I solemnly warned you,‘If you ever leave and go anywhere, know for sure that you will certainly die.’ You said to me,‘The proposal is acceptable; I agree to it.’
43Why then have you broken the oath you made before the LORD and disobeyed the order I gave you?”
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18Say this to the king of Judah, who sent you to seek an oracle from the LORD:“This is what the LORD God of Israel has said concerning the words you have heard:
- 1 Kgs 22:17-204 verses74%
17Micaiah 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.’”
18The king of Israel said to Jehoshaphat,“Didn’t I tell you he does not prophesy prosperity for me, but disaster?”
19Micaiah 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.
20The LORD said,‘Who will deceive Ahab, so he will attack Ramoth Gilead and die there?’ One said this and another that.
- 2 Chr 18:4-52 verses74%
4Then Jehoshaphat said further to the king of Israel,“First, please seek an oracle from the LORD.”
5So the king of Israel assembled 400 prophets and asked them,“Should we attack Ramoth Gilead or not?” They said,“Attack! God will hand it over to the king.”
- 2 Chr 18:17-193 verses74%
17The king of Israel said to Jehoshaphat,“Didn’t I tell you he does not prophesy prosperity for me, but disaster?”
18Micaiah 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 on his right and on his left.
19The LORD said,‘Who will deceive King Ahab of Israel, so he will attack Ramoth Gilead and die there?’ One said this and another that.
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26Say this to the king of Judah, who sent you to seek an oracle from the LORD:“This is what the LORD God of Israel says concerning the words you have heard:
- 2 Chr 18:22-276 verses73%
22So 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.”
23Zedekiah 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?”
24Micaiah replied,“Look, you will see in the day when you go into an inner room to hide.”
25Then the king of Israel said,“Take Micaiah and return him to Amon the city official and Joash the king’s son.
26Say,‘This is what the king says:“Put this man in prison. Give him only a little bread and water until I return safely.”’”
27Micaiah said,“If you really do return safely, then the LORD has not spoken through me!” Then he added,“Take note, all you people.”
- 2 Chr 18:7-82 verses72%
7The king of Israel answered Jehoshaphat,“There is still one man through whom we can seek the LORD’s will– But I despise him because he does not prophesy prosperity for me, but always disaster–Micaiah son of Imlah.” Jehoshaphat said,“The king should not say such things!”
8The king of Israel summoned an officer and said,“Quickly bring Micaiah son of Imlah.”
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18Then the king replied to the woman,“Don’t hide any information from me when I question you.” The woman said,“Let my lord the king speak!”
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12But they said,“You’re lying! Tell us what he said.” So he told them what he had said. He also related how he had said,“This is what the LORD has said,‘I have designated you as king over Israel.’”
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1The LORD told me,“Go down to the palace of the king of Judah. Give him a message from me there.
- 1 Kgs 22:23-242 verses71%
23So 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.”
24Zedekiah 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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16But the king said,“You will surely die, Ahimelech, you and all your father’s house!”
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10As certainly as the LORD your God lives, my master has sent to every nation and kingdom in an effort to find you. When they say,‘He’s not here,’ he makes them swear an oath that they could not find you.
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23King Solomon then swore an oath by the LORD,“May God judge me severely, if Adonijah does not pay for this request with his life!
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10The king said,“Bring to me whoever speaks to you, and he won’t bother you again!”
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37Each of you should merely ask the prophet,‘What answer did the LORD give you? Or what did the LORD say?’
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5They answered Jeremiah,“May the LORD be a true and faithful witness against us if we do not do just as the LORD your God sends you to tell us to do.