Then Tzidkiyahu the son of Kena`anah came near, and struck Mikhayahu on the cheek, and said, Which way went the Spirit of the LORD from me to speak to you?
Now you shall gather yourself in troops, daughter of troops. He has laid siege against us. They will strike the judge of Yisra'el with a rod on the cheek.
Some began to spit on him, and to cover his face, and to beat him with fists, and to tell him, *Prophesy!* The officers struck him with the palms of their hands.