1 Kings 22:27

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1 Kings 22:25–29 · Berean Standard Bible

25 Micaiah replied, “You will soon see, on that day when you go and hide in an inner room.”

26 And the king of Israel declared, “Take Micaiah and return him to Amon the governor of the city and to Joash the king’s son,

27 and tell them that this is what the king says: ‘Put this man in prison and feed him only bread and water until I return safely.’”

28 But Micaiah replied, “If you ever return safely, the LORD has not spoken through me.” Then he added, “Take heed, all you people!”

29 So the king of Israel and Jehoshaphat king of Judah went up to Ramoth-gilead.

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2 Chronicles 18:26

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2 Chronicles 18:27

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Jeremiah 20:2

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For John had been telling Herod, “It is not lawful for you to have your brother’s wife!”

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So without delay, the king commanded that John’s head be brought in. He sent an executioner, who went and beheaded him in the prison.

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