Comparison Between Isaiah 6 And 1 Kings 22

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Since the beginning of time, Yahweh has been illustrated as a powerful, sovereign being, and as the creator of good and evil. This characterization of God is presented through a methodological analysis of the three worlds- world behind the text, world in front of the text, and world of the text- in Isaiah 6 and 1 Kings 22. The world behind the text is the era of Ahab's ruling. The king of Aram and Ahab, the king of Israel created a treaty upon their kingdoms. However, in the third year of their treaty, Ahab and his vassal, King Jehosphaphat, realize Ramoth-gilead belonged to the Israelite kingdom. Before seeking battle, King Ahab calls upon his 400 prophets to determine if the kingdom was in favor in battle. However, King Jehosphaphat doubts Ahab's royal court. Hesitant of Micaiah's unfavored predictions of Ahab, the king summons Micaiah. Micaiah's relationship with the other 400 prophets was stable, until the messenger of King Ahab tries to persuade Micaiah to lie to the king, 1 However, Micaiah speaks the truth and predicts failure for Ahab. Because of Micaiah's faithfulness to Yahweh, the 400 prophets resent Micaiah in fear that his prophecy is accurate. Fulfilling Micaiah's prophecy and the …show more content…

Ahab desires for Ramoth-gilead and decides to enter battle with Aram. In order to justify his actions, he consults the 400 prophets to seek their approval. To please Ahab, his prophets support his decision to go to war. Micaiah provides a true oracle for the King of Israel. He describes his observations of God and all the host of heaven discussing the fate of Ahab and the outcome of the battle against Aram. Not heeding Micaiah's warning, Ahab goes to battle where he is defeated and killed. This story is an example of conflicts that can come when a single prophet's words oppose those of

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