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Then Zedekiah the son of Chenaanah came near, and struck Micaiah on the cheek, and said, Which way went the Spirit of Yahweh from me to speak to you?
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The Arrogance of Deception
Commentators note that Zedekiah doesn't just disagree with Micaiah; he physically attacks him and sarcastically mocks his prophetic insight. Scholars like John Gill and Matthew Henry point out the irony that those who are most deceived often boast the loudest about having the Spirit of God. This serves as a warning that spiritual arrogance and aggression can be signs of deception, not truth.
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1 Kings
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Smote Micaiah on the cheek - Since Micaiah had been brought from prison (1 Kings 22:26), it is probable that his hands were boun…
19th Century
Anglican
Smote Micaiah on the cheek. — The act is not only an expression of contempt (Micah 5:1; Matthew 5:39) but …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
But Zedekiah the son of Chenaanah went near Stepped in haste and passion from the place where he was:
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