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1 Kings 20:33

King James Version (KJV)

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Now the men did diligently observe whether [any thing would come] from him, and did hastily catch [it]: and they said, Thy brother Benhadad. Then he said, Go ye, bring him. Then Benhadad came forth to him; and he caused him to come up into the chariot.

1 Kings 20:33 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on 1 Kings 20:33

Theological / Devotional

Diligently observe. What would Ahab’s answer be? Would it mean life or death? The men were watching for any sign that might indicate Ahab’s reaction. In his addressing Benhadad as “brother,” they had their answer. The suspense was over and the danger past. The victor had committed himself. It would be clemency and friendship, rather than no quarter and death. Ahab’s extraordinary attempt at courtesy is displayed by receiving Benhadad into his own chariot.

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