Show Notes
What happens when a king surrounds himself with people who tell him exactly what he wants to hear?
In 1 Kings 22, King Ahab faces a choice between comfortable lies and the uncomfortable truth of God’s word and his decision sets the course for his final battle.
In this chapter: Jeremy Gimpel and Ari Abramowitz explore the opening of 1 Kings Chapter 22, the final chapter of the Book of 1 Kings.
Ahab and Yehoshafat prepare for war against Aram at Ramot-Gilead. Yehoshafat insists that they “inquire… of the word of the LORD” before going into battle. Ahab’s 400 prophets unanimously predict victory—but Yehoshafat senses that something is wrong. Ahab reveals his hatred for Michayahu, the one prophet who refuses to simply tell him what he wants to hear. Michayahu delivers a difficult prophecy: Israel will be scattered and Ahab will fall. Ahab attempts to outsmart the prophecy by disguising himself in battle. A seemingly random arrow finds the one vulnerable gap in Ahab’s armor.
The episode asks a question that reaches far beyond Ahab: Do we really want the truth, or do we simply want to be told that we're right?
This powerful chapter of 1 Kings 22 explores spiritual discernment, truth, prophecy, pride, divine providence, and the danger of surrounding ourselves with voices that only affirm what we already believe.
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