Today's readings is in I Kings 20:1-22:28 and parts of II Chronicles 18. The character of Ahab is repeatedly shown to be immature, cruel, selfish and evil. However, he only pouted when he didn't get his way. Jezebel was treacherous and willing to lie, cheat and murder to have her way.
The character of Micaiah was shown to be one of integrity and bravery. Perhaps he was a little mischievous as well, telling Ahab to go forward with his attack and be blessed. Ahab has just said that Micaiah could never say a good thing -- when his prophecy was positive toward Ahab, at least Ahab could see the prophecy was not true. That took either a good deal of bravery or a good deal of foolishness on Micaiah's part.
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