12. All the other prophets agreed with Zedekiah and said, “Your army should march now to go fight against the Arameans at Ramoth Gilead. You will win the battle. The Lord will let you defeat them.”
13. While this was happening, the officer went to find Micaiah. When he found him, the officer told him, “All the other prophets have said that the king will succeed, so you should say the same thing.”
14. But Micaiah answered, “As surely as the Lord lives, I can say only what the Lord says.”
15. Micaiah went and stood before King Ahab. The king asked him, “Micaiah, should we go and attack the Arameans at Ramoth Gilead or not?” Micaiah answered, “Yes, go and be successful! The Lord will let you take the city.”
16. But Ahab answered, “How many times do I have to tell you? Tell me the truth. What does the Lord say?”