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All the prophets prophesied so, saying, Go up to Ramoth-gilead, and prosper; for Yahweh will deliver it into the hand of the king.

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The Danger of Right Words

Commentators point out that the 400 prophets deceptively used God's name, 'Jehovah,' to sound legitimate. Matthew Henry suggests this was done specifically to please the godly King Jehoshaphat. This serves as a crucial warning that using religious language does not automatically validate a message; believers must look beyond the words to the speaker's true motives.

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1 Kings

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On 1 Kings 22:12

19th Century

Bishop

For the Lord shall deliver it. —The prophets, led by Zedekiah, now venture to use the Name of Jehovah, from which they had at firs…

John Gill

John Gill

On 1 Kings 22:12

17th Century

Pastor

And all the prophets prophesied so, saying, go up to Ramothgilead, and prosper All encouraged the king to go up against t…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On 1 Kings 22:1–14

17th Century

Minister

The same easygoing nature, which leads some godly persons into friendship with the declared enemies of religion, makes it very dangerous for them. …