Micaiah seems to have had a mischievous streak about him. Ahab is his usual confused self. First he reminds Micaiah that all the other prophets are predicting victory, implying that Micaiah had better do the same. Micaiah says he must tell only the Lord's truth, then precedes to give tongue in cheek prophecy of victory. Ahab knows this is just made up. He must surely have known that the tame prophets were just trying to please Ahab.
Micaiah then gives a true prophesy, telling that the battle would be a disaster. He also says that God is trying to entice Ahab into attacking Ramoth Gilead, and is doing so by sending a deceiving spirit.
Ahab, having received the truth and being told what was happening, ignores the warning and has Micaiah imprisoned. However, he seems to think he get round the word of God by disguising himself. He even seems to be trying to get Jehosaphat to be a sort of decoy target. Why Jehosaphat agreed to this is a mystery. However, Aram was not deceived, and a random arrow hit Ahab. He eventually died and all Israel returned to their homes.
There is not way round the word of God.
Jehosaphat was generally a good king, following in the line of Asa. Still he did not remove the high places.
Ahaziah succeeded Ahab and learnt nothing from his father's sins. He lasted only two years.
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