if the prophet be deceived] The Prophet declareth that God for mans ingratitude raiseth up false prophets to seduce them that delight in lies rather then in the truth of God; and thus he punisheth sinne by sinne, 1 Kings 22:20. 22. d destroyeth as well those prophets as that people, vers. 10. See Job 12 16 Jer. 4 10. 2 Thess. 2. 11. have deceived that prophet] 1 Kings 22:23. I will stretch out mine hand] Though he doth but what I by my secret providence have suffered him to do, yet will I punish him, because he sinneth against my law, which is the rule of humane actions.