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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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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On 1 Kings 22:24

18th Century

Theologian

Smote Micaiah on the cheek - Since Micaiah had been brought from prison (1 Kings 22:26), it is probable that his hands were boun…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On 1 Kings 22:24

19th Century

Bishop

Smote Micaiah on the cheek. — The act is not only an expression of contempt (Micah 5:1; Matthew 5:39) but …

John Gill

John Gill

On 1 Kings 22:24

17th Century

Pastor

But Zedekiah the son of Chenaanah went near
Stepped in haste and passion from the place where he was:

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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On 1 Kings 22:15–28

17th Century

Minister

The greatest kindness we can do to someone who is going in a dangerous way is to tell him of his danger. To leave the hardened criminal without exc…