Micaiah

Technical Profile

• Name Meaning: Hebrew Mîkāyĕhû / Mîkāyāh (“Who is like Yahweh?”), a theophoric name affirming YHWH’s uniqueness
• Period/Era: Divided Kingdom
• Main References: 1 Kings 22:1–28; 2 Chronicles 18:1–27
• Key Connections: Ahab king of Israel; Jehoshaphat king of Judah; Zedekiah son of Chenaanah and Ahab’s court prophets

Who was Micaiah?

Micaiah son of Imlah was a prophet in the northern kingdom of Israel during Ahab’s reign.
He is presented as independent from the royal court and known for speaking messages attributed to the LORD.
His ministry is recorded in the context of Israel–Judah alliance deliberations over war at Ramoth-gilead.

Key Events & Achievements

• Event 1: Summoned to advise Ahab and Jehoshaphat, he refused to align his message with the unanimous court prophets (1 Kings 22; 2 Chronicles 18).
• Event 2: Reported a vision of the heavenly council and announced Ahab’s impending defeat and death (1 Kings 22:17–23; 2 Chronicles 18:16–22).
• Event 3: Endured imprisonment and reduced rations for delivering his prophecy (1 Kings 22:26–27; 2 Chronicles 18:25–26).

Life Lesson & Legacy

Micaiah’s account highlights prophetic responsibility to deliver the LORD’s message despite royal pressure and personal cost.

Key Verse

“As the LORD lives, what the LORD says to me, that I will speak.” — 1 Kings 22:14, ESV