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1K 22:
The prophets were on the king's side. The messenger was on the king's side. He also wanted Micaiah to be on the king's side. He represented the king's attitude. Be agreeable or else. But Micaiah would not have it:
It was a kind of brainstorming. The council members were free to volunteer and came up with their plans.
Why do you suppose God ends up asking these questions?
Then, it was clear that S1, out of his freewill, chose to do it.
Also, what do you make of this spirit who volunteers to entice Ahab?
I think S1 later joined Satan and fell from heaven.
He was probably the leader of the prophetic company. He carried out the king's unspoken command by violently striking Micaiah.
Possibly, but I try not to overstate an ambiguity. I don't think Micaiah was in prison earlier.
What do you suppose happened to Micaiah after this?
The Bible didn't provide direct information about what happened to Micaiah after this incident. His prophecy proved to be true. Ahab was killed in battle:
Jehoshaphat did not know whose prophecy would come true. Besides, he had already promised Ahab that he would join in the fight (v 4). Later, prophet Jehu rebuked him for this alliance (2 Chronicles 19:2). Even the best of us sins.
What do you make of the messenger's words in verse 13? Is the messenger trying to be kind/helpful to Micaiah in order to not have Micaiah get in trouble with Ahab? Or is he being harsh and perhaps threatening Micaiah? Or something else?
The prophets were on the king's side. The messenger was on the king's side. He also wanted Micaiah to be on the king's side. He represented the king's attitude. Be agreeable or else. But Micaiah would not have it:
This setting of the divine council resembled an earthly king's royal court council.
The Lord had a goal in mind: Ahab would fall at Ramoth-gilead. But who?
Out of his own freewill, S1 volunteered.
The Lord did not tell S1 what to do. Instead he raised a second question: how?
It was S1's idea to lie.
The Lord permitted S1 to execute his plan.
What do you make of this apparent council meeting in heaven in verses 19-22?
It was a kind of brainstorming. The council members were free to volunteer and came up with their plans.
Why do you suppose God ends up asking these questions?
Then, it was clear that S1, out of his freewill, chose to do it.
Also, what do you make of this spirit who volunteers to entice Ahab?
I think S1 later joined Satan and fell from heaven.
Why do you suppose this Zedekiah (verse 24) get mentioned by name/is singled out among the other 400 false prophets?
He was probably the leader of the prophetic company. He carried out the king's unspoken command by violently striking Micaiah.
When Ahab says "send him back" in verse 26, Micaiah was possibly already in prison when Ahab sent the messenger.
Possibly, but I try not to overstate an ambiguity. I don't think Micaiah was in prison earlier.
What do you suppose happened to Micaiah after this?
The Bible didn't provide direct information about what happened to Micaiah after this incident. His prophecy proved to be true. Ahab was killed in battle:
Micaiah was proven to be a true prophet against 400 false prophets. Joash might have released him afterward, but his mother, Jezebel, would want to kill him.
Why do you suppose Jehoshaphat doesn't end up taking heed, given his reputation as one of Judah's best kings?
Jehoshaphat did not know whose prophecy would come true. Besides, he had already promised Ahab that he would join in the fight (v 4). Later, prophet Jehu rebuked him for this alliance (2 Chronicles 19:2). Even the best of us sins.