17 And he said, I saw all Israel scattered upon the hills, as sheep that have not a shepherd: and the LORD said,
18 And the king of Israel said unto Jehoshaphat, Did I not tell you that he would prophesy no good concerning me, but evil?
19 And he said, Hear you therefore the word of the LORD: I saw the LORD sitting on his throne, and all the host of heaven standing by him on his right hand and on his left.
20 And the LORD said,
21 And there came forth a spirit, and stood before the LORD, and said, I will persuade him.
22 And the LORD said unto him,
23 Now therefore, behold, the LORD has put a lying spirit in the mouth of all these your prophets, and the LORD has spoken evil concerning you.