Parallel Verses
NET Bible
Zedekiah son of Kenaanah approached, hit Micaiah on the jaw, and said, "Which way did the Lord's spirit go when he went from me to speak to you?"
New American Standard Bible
Then
King James Version
But Zedekiah the son of Chenaanah went near, and smote Micaiah on the cheek, and said, Which way went the Spirit of the LORD from me to speak unto thee?
Holman Bible
Then Zedekiah
International Standard Version
Right then, Chenaanah's son Zedekiah approached Micaiah and struck him on the cheek. Then he asked him, "How did the Spirit of the LORD move from me to speak to you?"
A Conservative Version
Then Zedekiah the son of Chenaanah came near, and smote Micaiah on the cheek, and said, Which way did the Spirit of LORD go from me to speak to thee?
American Standard Version
Then Zedekiah the son of Chenaanah came near, and smote Micaiah on the cheek, and said, Which way went the Spirit of Jehovah from me to speak unto thee?
Amplified
But Zedekiah the son of Chenaanah approached and struck Micaiah on the cheek and said, “How did the Spirit of the Lord pass from me to speak to you?”
Bible in Basic English
Then Zedekiah, the son of Chenaanah, came near and gave Micaiah a blow on the side of the face, saying, Where is the spirit of the Lord whose word is in you?
Darby Translation
Then Zedekiah the son of Chenaanah went near, and smote Micah upon the cheek, and said, Where now went the Spirit of Jehovah from me to speak to thee?
Julia Smith Translation
And Zedekiah the son of Chenaanah will come near, and strike Micaiah upon the cheek, saying, Where passed the spirit of Jehovah from me to speak to thee?
King James 2000
But Zedekiah the son of Chenaanah went near, and struck Micaiah on the cheek, and said, Which way went the spirit of the LORD from me to speak unto you?
Lexham Expanded Bible
Then Zedekiah son of Kenaanah came near and slapped Micaiah on the cheek and said, "When did the Spirit of Yahweh pass from me to speak with you?"
Modern King James verseion
But Zedekiah the son of Chenaanah went near and struck Micaiah on the cheek, and said, Which way did the Spirit of Jehovah go from me to speak to you?
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Then Zedekiah the son of Chenaanah went and smote Micaiah on the cheek, and said, "How is the spirit of the LORD gone from me, to speak in thee?"
New Heart English Bible
Then Zedekiah the son of Chenaanah came near, and struck Micaiah on the cheek, and said, "Which way did the Spirit of the LORD go from me to speak to you?"
The Emphasized Bible
Then drew near Zedekiah, son of Chenaanah, and smote Micaiah on the cheek, - and said - Where then passed the Spirit of Yahweh, from me, to speak unto thee?
Webster
But Zedekiah the son of Chenaanah went near, and smote Micaiah on the cheek, and said, Which way went the Spirit of the LORD from me to speak to thee?
World English Bible
Then Zedekiah the son of Chenaanah came near, and struck Micaiah on the cheek, and said, "Which way did the Spirit of Yahweh go from me to speak to you?"
Youngs Literal Translation
And Zedekiah son of Chenaanah draweth nigh, and smiteth Micaiah on the cheek, and saith, 'Where is this -- he hath passed over -- the Spirit of Jehovah -- from me to speak with thee?'
Themes
Ahab » King of israel » Prophecies against
Armies » March in ranks » Religious ceremonies attending » Seeking counsel from God before battle
Chenaanah » Father of the false prophet zedekiah
Christian ministers » Instances of persecution » Micaiah
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Ahab
Micaiah » A prophet who reproved king ahab
Mocking » Zedekiah » Mocks » Micaiah
Reproof » Faithfulness in » Micaiah, of ahab
Smiting » Of the righteous, general references to
Suffering for righteousness' sake » Of the jews smiting of the righteous » General references to
Suffering for righteousness' sake » Of the jews smiting of the righteous » Upon the cheek
Syria » The israelites » Under ahab sought to recover ramoth-gilead from
Zedekiah » False prophet » Strikes micaiah, the true prophet
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Fausets
Word Count of 20 Translations in 1 Kings 22:24
Verse Info
Context Readings
Jehoshaphat Of Judah Allies With Ahab Of Israel
23 So now, look, the Lord has placed a lying spirit in the mouths of all these prophets of yours; but the Lord has decreed disaster for you." 24 Zedekiah son of Kenaanah approached, hit Micaiah on the jaw, and said, "Which way did the Lord's spirit go when he went from me to speak to you?" 25 Micaiah replied, "Look, you will see in the day when you go into an inner room to hide."
Cross References
Acts 23:2
At that the high priest Ananias ordered those standing near Paul to strike him on the mouth.
Lamentations 3:30
Let him offer his cheek to the one who hits him; let him have his fill of insults.
Micah 5:1
But now slash yourself, daughter surrounded by soldiers! We are besieged! With a scepter they strike Israel's ruler on the side of his face.
1 Kings 22:11
Zedekiah son of Kenaanah made iron horns and said, "This is what the Lord says, 'With these you will gore Syria until they are destroyed.'"
2 Chronicles 18:23-24
Zedekiah son of Kenaanah approached, hit Micaiah on the jaw, and said, "Which way did the Lord's spirit go when he went from me to speak to you?"
Isaiah 50:5-6
The sovereign Lord has spoken to me clearly; I have not rebelled, I have not turned back.
Jeremiah 28:10-11
The prophet Hananiah then took the yoke off the prophet Jeremiah's neck and broke it.
Jeremiah 29:26-27
"The Lord has made you priest in place of Jehoiada. He has put you in charge in the Lord's temple of controlling any lunatic who pretends to be a prophet. And it is your duty to put any such person in the stocks with an iron collar around his neck.
Matthew 5:39
But I say to you, do not resist the evildoer. But whoever strikes you on the right cheek, turn the other to him as well.
Matthew 26:68
saying, "Prophesy for us, you Christ! Who hit you?"
Matthew 27:42-43
"He saved others, but he cannot save himself! He is the king of Israel! If he comes down now from the cross, we will believe in him!
Mark 14:65
Then some began to spit on him, and to blindfold him, and to strike him with their fists, saying, "Prophesy!" The guards also took him and beat him.
Mark 15:19-20
Again and again they struck him on the head with a staff and spit on him. Then they knelt down and paid homage to him.
John 15:18
"If the world hates you, be aware that it hated me first.
John 15:20
Remember what I told you, 'A slave is not greater than his master.' If they persecuted me, they will also persecute you. If they obeyed my word, they will obey yours too.