“The host of heaven,” which will be discussed shortly, is one of the most common terms for stars. Here Michaiah’s real physical situation and his vision reassemble one another. He stands before the kings of Israel and Judah, with prophets, courtiers and the army arrayed before them. In his vision, he sees a similar scene in which God presides like the kings, while the stars of heaven are arrayed before him as the prophets, courtiers and army are arrayed before the kings. In contrast with this faithful