King Ahab of Israel wanted to recapture Ramoth-gilead from the Syrians and asked King Jehoshaphat of Judah for help. Jehoshaphat insisted they first seek God’s guidance. Ahab, who had turned to idol worship, consulted 400 false prophets who assured him of victory. However, Jehoshaphat asked for a true prophet, and Ahab reluctantly called for Micaiah, a prophet of God. Micaiah warned Ahab that he would die in battle. Despite this, Ahab persuaded Jehoshaphat to go to war. In the battle, Ahab was struck by a stray arrow and died, proving that God’s word cannot be avoided. This story serves as a warning about the danger of false prophets and the importance of discerning the truth.
