Mihkaia mung, “Byin lai wa sai lam gaw ndai hku rai nga ai. Dai Madu gaw ndai na a myihtoi ni hpe mahtang nang hpe masu hkalem kau shangun nu ai. Rai ti mung nang nan chyawm gaw ru yak tsin-yam tsindam hkrum kadup na ra ai lam shi nan daw dan nu ai!,” ngu nna tsun dan kau wu ai.
What Does This Mean?
This verse says that God put a lying spirit in the mouths of the prophets to make them say false things. God is speaking to Ahab, the king, through Micaiah, telling Ahab that he will face disaster because of the false prophecies he believed.
Explained for Children
Imagine if someone put a spell on all your friends to make them tell you that you're invincible, but you're not really. God told Ahab that this was happening to him, and that because of this, he would be in big trouble.
Historical Background
This verse is part of the book of 1 Kings, written by several authors and compiled by the prophets in the 6th century BC. It tells the story of King Ahab and his interactions with prophets, set in the context of the divided kingdom of Israel.
Living It Out Today
Today, we might see this as a warning about trusting false information or being misled by people who claim to have the truth. Just like Ahab, believing false prophecies can lead to disastrous consequences.