13. The messenger who went to get Micaiah said, “The prophets have all said Yes to the king. Make it unanimous—vote Yes!”
14. But Micaiah said, “As surely as God lives, what God says, I’ll say.”
15. With Micaiah before him, the king asked him, “So Micaiah—do we attack Ramoth Gilead, or do we hold back?”“Go ahead,” he said. “An easy victory. God’s gift to the king.”
16. “Not so fast,” said the king. “How many times have I made you promise under oath to tell me the truth and nothing but the truth?”