An evil spirit came out of the knot or company of them, standing possibly on the left hand, and presented himself before the throne, as having something to say ...

4 янв. 2022 г. · God chose to use a lying spirit because Ahab rejected God's rebukes and warnings all through his life and the cup of God's wrath was full.

and said, l will persuade him; or prevail upon him; evil spirits love to be employed in doing harm to men, they go about seeking whom they may devour.

23 апр. 2017 г. · In this passage of Scripture we read about a deceiving spirit sent by God via false prophets to the wicked king Ahab.

23 мар. 2020 г. · The verses being referred to are an excerpt from the story that recounts the death of Ahab, one of the kings of Israel whom God punished for his wickedness.

David Guzik commentary on 1 Kings 22 describes how king Ahab dies in battle against Jehoshaphat and the kingdom of Judah.

The narrative surrounding the verse discusses God's sovereignty and the notion that He utilizes various means, including deceit, to fulfill His will.

15 нояб. 2022 г. · That the correct translation of 1 Kings 22:21 is "the spirit" is widely recognized, eg: Ellicott: (21) A spirit.

". . . God is truthful in that He keeps His unconditional promises to His people and fulfills His sovereign decrees and oaths. God's commitment to truthfulness, ...

15 июн. 2022 г. · I believe God's use of the lying spirit was not designed to deceive Ahab. Instead, God wanted to help Ahab understand the gravity of his situation.