2 Chronicles 18:10

And Zedekiah the sonne of Chenaanah, had made him hornes of yron, and said, Thus saith the Lord, With these thou shalt push Syria, vntil they be consumed. 2 Chronicles 18:10 (KJV)

‘And Zedekiah the son of Chenaanah made him horns of iron, and said, Thus saith the LORD, With these thou shalt push Syria until they be consumed.’ This verse is part of the historical account in 2 Chronicles regarding King Ahab of Israel and King Jehoshaphat of Judah’s discussion about going to war against Syria. Before their decision, they gathered 400 prophets who prophesied in favor of victory. Jehoshaphat felt uneasy and inquired if there was a prophet of the Lord whom they could consult. Ahab reluctantly mentioned Micaiah, who had previously delivered unfavorable prophecies to him. Verse 10 introduces Zedekiah, a false prophet, who made horns of iron and claimed that with those horns, Ahab would be able to push Syria until they were consumed. This imagery of iron horns symbolizes strength and victory. However, Zedekiah was not a prophet of the Lord, and his words were not inspired by God. Instead, he was a false prophet supporting Ahab’s desire to go to war against Syria. His message was misleading, as it falsely claimed divine authority for certain victory without considering God’s true will. The verse serves as a cautionary reminder about false prophets who may lead people astray with deceptive messages. It highlights the importance of discernment and seeking counsel from true prophets aligned with God’s will. As the passage continues, Micaiah, the prophet of the Lord, delivers a message contradicting the false prophets. He reveals that the Lord permitted a lying spirit to deceive Ahab and entice him to go to war, which would ultimately lead to his downfall.