Matthew Poole and continuators on 1 Kings 22:22

22 And the LORD said unto him, Wherewith? And he said, I will go forth, and I will be a lying spirit in the mouth of all his prophets . And he said, Thou shalt perswade him, and prevail also : go forth, and do so .

I will inspire a lye into the minds and mouths of his Prophets.

I will give them up into thy hands, and blind their minds, and leave them to their own ignorance and wickedness, which will certainly lead them into dreadful mistakes.

This is not a command, but onely a permission; which is oft expressed in the Imperative Mood, as 1 Sam. 16. 10. Matth. 8. 22. Ioh. 13. 27. I will not hinder thee from tempting them, nor give them Grace to withstand their temptation; whereby thou maist be assured of success.

Marginal references: Judg. 9. 23.