1-kings 22:21
Translations
King James Version (KJV)
And there came forth a spirit, and stood before the LORD, and said, I will persuade him.
American King James Version (AKJV)
And there came forth a spirit, and stood before the LORD, and said, I will persuade him.
American Standard Version (ASV)
And there came forth a spirit, and stood before Jehovah, and said, I will entice him.
Basic English Translation (BBE)
Then a spirit came forward and took his place before the Lord and said, I will get him to do it by a trick.
Webster's Revision
And there came forth a spirit, and stood before the LORD, and said, I will persuade him.
World English Bible
A spirit came out and stood before Yahweh, and said, 'I will entice him.'
English Revised Version (ERV)
And there came forth a spirit, and stood before the LORD, and said, I will entice him.
Barnes's 1-kings 22:21 Bible Commentary
A spirit - "The spirit " - which some explain as "the evil spirit" - i. e. Satan; others as simply "the spirit" who should "persuade."
Wesley's 1-kings 22:21 Bible Commentary
22:21 A spirit - An evil spirit came, and presented himself before the throne.
