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Essay / Comparison between Isaiah 6 and 1 Kings 22 - 778
Ahab desires Ramoth-gilaad and decides to enter into battle with Aram. In order to justify his actions, he consults the 400 prophets to seek their approval. To please Ahab, his prophets support his decision to go to war. Micah provides a true oracle to the king of Israel. He describes his observations of God and all the host of heaven, discussing the fate of Ahab and the outcome of the battle against Aram. Disregarding Micah's warning, Ahab goes into battle where he is defeated and killed. This story is an example of the conflicts that can arise when the words of a single prophet clash with those of