2 Chronicles 18:20
Then there came out a spirit, and stood before the Lord, and said, I will entice him. And the Lord said unto him, Wherewith?
Cross-reference
2 Chronicles 18:5
Historical context
In 2 Chronicles 18:5, false prophets speak favorably—this verse reveals that a lying spirit caused that prophecy. Direct narrative cause-effect.
Job 1:6
Parallel
In Job 1:6, Satan appears in the heavenly council—paralleling the spirit standing before the LORD here. Both depict a divine court with a deceiver.
Job 2:1
Parallel
In Job 2:1, Satan again presents himself before God—mirroring the spirit's appearance here. A repeated parallel of the heavenly council.
2 Corinthians 11:13–15
Parallel
In 2 Corinthians 11:13-15, false apostles disguise as angels of light—like the spirit transforming into a lying prophet. Both show Satanic deception.
John 8:44
Parallel
In John 8:44, the devil is the father of lies—the spirit here volunteers to lie, aligning with Satan's nature. Strong thematic connection.