דברי הימים ב, פרק י״ח, פסוק י״ט

A scene unfolds in the heavenly court regarding the fate of King Ahab. Because the king's doom has already been sealed, the discussion focuses entirely on how the final judgment will be executed. It is important to understand that this depiction of God consulting with a heavenly host is a parable. It uses familiar human concepts to explain divine processes in a way that people can easily grasp [מצודת דוד].

God seeks someone to persuade Ahab to march into battle, as the battlefield is the chosen site for the king to receive his punishment [מצודת דוד, ביאור שטיינזלץ]. Various members of the heavenly court respond to this call. Each participant steps forward to offer a unique idea, suggesting different methods and strategies to successfully lure the king to his downfall [מצודת דוד, ביאור שטיינזלץ].