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An Oath of Integrity
Commentators emphasize that Micaiah begins with a solemn oath, 'As the Lord lives.' This wasn't just a casual phrase; it was a binding vow confirming his absolute commitment. His allegiance was not to the king or popular opinion, but to the living God, and he staked his life on the faithfulness of the message he was about to deliver.
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Kings 22:14
18th Century
Theologian
Micaiah, as a true prophet of Yahweh, of course rejected the counsel offered to him, which he felt to be at once wicked and foolish. Compare this a…
John Gill
On 1 Kings 22:14
17th Century
Pastor
And Micaiah said, as the Lord lives
He swore by the living God, for the confirmation of what he was about to say:
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. …