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Micah son of Imlah, also known as Micaiah or Mikhah in Hebrew, prophesied the death of King Ahab of the Northern Kingdom of Israel.
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The Clash of Prophets
TANAKH
The dramatic confrontation between Micah and Zedekiah, two prophets, highlights the tension between true and false prophecy. In the book of Kings, Micah boldly prophesies the downfall of King Ahab, leading to a dramatic exchange with Zedekiah and ultimately his imprisonment.
Struggle for Prophetic Authority
COMMENTARY
The dramatic confrontation between Zedekiah and Micah highlights the struggle for prophetic authority in ancient Israel. Rabbi Adin Steinsaltz, in his modern translation and commentary on the Hebrew Bible, explains that part of their clash was about Zedekiah's seniority.
A Prophetic Strike
SECOND TEMPLE
The prophet Micaiah used a dramatic act of being struck on the head to convey his prophecy to King Ahab. Josephus, in his first-century historical work, recounts this symbolic act to illustrate the intensity and seriousness of Micaiah's message.
The Integrity of Micaiah
TANAKH
Micaiah's unwavering commitment to speak only what God tells him, despite external pressures, exemplifies the integrity and courage of a true prophet. In II Chronicles, Micaiah stands firm in his resolve to deliver God's message, even when urged to conform to favorable prophecies for the king.
In the Name of God
COMMENTARY
When Micah initially spoke to King Ahab, he deviated from the norm by not claiming to speak in the name of God, which even Ahab noticed and criticized. Rabbi Chaim ibn Attar’s 18th-century commentary, Or HaChaim, provides a spiritual and ethical interpretation of this biblical narrative.
The Fulfillment of Prophecy
TALMUD
The seemingly random act of an archer drawing a bow and striking King Ahab fulfilled Micah's prophetic vision, showcasing the unexpected ways in which prophecy can manifest. The Talmudic tractate Sanhedrin recounts the death of King Ahab in its exploration of the fulfillment of prophecies.
Michah, James Tissot, 1896-1902
Michah, James Tissot, 1896-1902
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