Ahab desires Ramoth-gilead and decides to enter into battle with Aram. To justify his actions he consults the 400 prophets to obtain their approval. To please Ahab, his prophets support his decision to go to war. Micaiah provides a true oracle for the king of Israel. He describes his observations of God and all of heaven's host as he discusses Ahab's fate and the outcome of the battle against Aram. Not heeding Micaiah's warning, Ahab goes into battle where he is defeated and killed. This story is an example of the conflicts that can arise when an individual prophet's words oppose those of