דברי הימים ב, פרק י״ח, פסוק כ״ג

A tense confrontation erupts during the gathering of the prophets, turning a spiritual disagreement into a physical altercation. Zedekiah, who was apparently considered the senior prophet at the event, steps forward and slaps Micaiah [ביאור שטיינזלץ]. This striking blow is aimed directly at the cheek, specifically targeting the area right next to the eye [מצודת ציון].

Following the physical attack, Zedekiah issues a harsh verbal challenge. He demands to know how the spirit of God could have possibly left him to speak with Micaiah instead. This question is not a genuine inquiry but an expression of deep anger and contempt. Zedekiah is essentially asking how Micaiah dares to claim divine inspiration, resting on his own assumption that he is the greater prophet and that God would naturally speak only to him [ביאור שטיינזלץ].