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Marie.Irby
highlighted 1 Kings 22:32-33 NLT
So when the Aramean chariot commanders saw Jehoshaphat in his royal robes, they went after him. “There is the king of Israel!” they shouted. But when Jehoshaphat called out, the chariot commanders realized he was not the king of Israel, and they stopped chasing him.
Jan 18
Marie.Irby
highlighted 1 Kings 22:31 NLT
Meanwhile, the king of Aram had issued these orders to his thirty-two chariot commanders: “Attack only the king of Israel. Don’t bother with anyone else!”
Jan 18
Marie.Irby
highlighted 1 Kings 22:30 NLT
The king of Israel said to Jehoshaphat, “As we go into battle, I will disguise myself so no one will recognize me, but you wear your royal robes.” So the king of Israel disguised himself, and they went into battle.
Jan 18
Marie.Irby
highlighted 1 Kings 22:27 NLT
Give them this order from the king: ‘Put this man in prison, and feed him nothing but bread and water until I return safely from the battle!’”
Jan 18
Marie.Irby
highlighted 1 Kings 22:28 NLT
But Micaiah replied, “If you return safely, it will mean that the LORD has not spoken through me!” Then he added to those standing around, “Everyone mark my words!”
Jan 18
Marie.Irby
highlighted 1 Kings 22:23 NLT
“So you see, the LORD has put a lying spirit in the mouths of all your prophets. For the LORD has pronounced your doom.”
Jan 18
Marie.Irby
highlighted 1 Kings 22:19-22 NLT
Then Micaiah continued, “Listen to what the LORD says! I saw the LORD sitting on his throne with all the armies of heaven around him, on his right and on his left. And the LORD said, ‘Who can entice Ahab to go into battle against Ramoth-gilead so he can be killed?’ “There were many suggestions, and finally a spirit approached the LORD and said, ‘I can do it!’ “‘How will you do this?’ the LORD asked. “And the spirit replied, ‘I will go out and inspire all of Ahab’s prophets to speak lies.’ “‘You will succeed,’ said the LORD. ‘Go ahead and do it.’
Jan 18
Marie.Irby
highlighted 1 Kings 22:17 NLT
Then Micaiah told him, “In a vision I saw all Israel scattered on the mountains, like sheep without a shepherd. And the LORD said, ‘Their master has been killed. Send them home in peace.’”
Jan 18
Marie.Irby
highlighted 1 Kings 22:16 NLT
But the king replied sharply, “How many times must I demand that you speak only the truth to me when you speak for the LORD?”
Jan 18
Marie.Irby
highlighted 1 Kings 22:15 NLT
When Micaiah arrived before the king, Ahab asked him, “Micaiah, should we go to war against Ramoth-gilead, or should we hold back?” Micaiah replied sarcastically, “Yes, go up and be victorious, for the LORD will give the king victory!”
Jan 18
Marie.Irby
highlighted 1 Kings 22:13 NLT
Meanwhile, the messenger who went to get Micaiah said to him, “Look, all the prophets are promising victory for the king. Be sure that you agree with them and promise success.”
Jan 18
Marie.Irby
highlighted 1 Kings 22:14 NLT
But Micaiah replied, “As surely as the LORD lives, I will say only what the LORD tells me to say.”
Jan 18
Marie.Irby
highlighted 1 Kings 22:5 NLT
Then Jehoshaphat added, “But first let’s find out what the LORD says.”
Jan 18
Marie.Irby
highlighted Proverbs 11:31 NLT
If the righteous are rewarded here on earth, what will happen to wicked sinners?
Jan 18
Marie.Irby
highlighted Proverbs 11:5 NLT
The godly are directed by honesty; the wicked fall beneath their load of sin.
Jan 18
Marie.Irby
highlighted Proverbs 11:2 NLT
Pride leads to disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom.
Jan 18
Marie.Irby
highlighted Proverbs 11:15 NLT
There’s danger in putting up security for a stranger’s debt; it’s safer not to guarantee another person’s debt.
Jan 18
Marie.Irby
highlighted Proverbs 11:27 NLT
If you search for good, you will find favor; but if you search for evil, it will find you!
Jan 18
Marie.Irby
highlighted Proverbs 11:30 NLT
The seeds of good deeds become a tree of life; a wise person wins friends.
Jan 18
Marie.Irby
highlighted Proverbs 11:25 NLT
The generous will prosper; those who refresh others will themselves be refreshed.
Jan 18