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1 Kings 20:9

King James Version (KJV)

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1 Kings 20:9

Verse 9 of 43

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Wherefore he said unto the messengers of Benhadad, Tell my lord the king, All that thou didst send for to thy servant at the first I will do: but this thing I may not do. And the messengers departed, and brought him word again.

1 Kings 20:9 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on 1 Kings 20:9

Theological / Devotional

Tell my lord. Ahab’s refusal is phrased in as gentle terms as possible. He continues his acknowledgment of suzerainty, agreed upon at his first submission, and is willing to recognize himself to be the “servant” or slave of the Syrian king. He expresses his willingness to comply with the demands already accepted, but the latter demands he “may not” accept. By such a conciliatory reply Ahab hoped to induce Benhadad to adopt a more reasonable attitude.

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