Bible Commentary

And there went a proclamation throughout the host about the going down of the sun, saying, Every man to his city, and every man to his own country. 36. And there went a proclamation ] R.V. a cry. The word is often rendered ‘cry’ and applied both to sorrowful and joyous utterances. Cf. Psa 17:1; … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Kings 22:36”

And the battle increased that day: and the king was stayed up in his chariot against the Syrians, and died at even: and the blood ran out of the wound into the midst of the chariot. 35. the king was stayed up in his chariot ] Some attempt was doubtless made to stop the bleeding, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Kings 22:35”

And a [certain] man drew a bow at a venture, and smote the king of Israel between the joints of the harness: wherefore he said unto the driver of his chariot, Turn thine hand, and carry me out of the host; for I am wounded. 34. And a certain man ] Josephus has given him … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Kings 22:34”

And it came to pass, when the captains of the chariots perceived that it [was] not the king of Israel, that they turned back from pursuing him. 33. when the captains perceived that it was not the king of Israel ] From this it is plain that the pursuers gathered, by the cry, knowledge that … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Kings 22:33”

And it came to pass, when the captains of the chariots saw Jehoshaphat, that they said, Surely it [is] the king of Israel. And they turned aside to fight against him: and Jehoshaphat cried out. 32. when the captains of the chariots saw Jehoshaphat ] They would recognise from a distance that this was a … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Kings 22:32”

But the king of Syria commanded his thirty and two captains that had rule over his chariots, saying, Fight neither with small nor great, save only with the king of Israel. 31. But [R.V. Now ] the king of Syria commanded [R.V. had commanded ] his thirty and two captains ]. The changes are as … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Kings 22:31”

And the king of Israel said unto Jehoshaphat, I will disguise myself, and enter into the battle; but put thou on thy robes. And the king of Israel disguised himself, and went into the battle. 29 40. Battle of Ramoth-gilead. Defeat and death of Ahab (2Ch 18:28-34) 30. I will disguise myself, and enter [R.V. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Kings 22:30”

So the king of Israel and Jehoshaphat the king of Judah went up to Ramoth-gilead. It might have been expected that Jehoshaphat would have withdrawn from the expedition when he heard Micaiah denounce it. He had, however, rashly committed himself to take part in the war by a solemn promise, before he bethought himself of … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Kings 22:29”

And Micaiah said, If thou return at all in peace, the LORD hath not spoken by me. And he said, Hearken, O people, every one of you. 28. Hearken, O people, every one of you ] R.V. Hear, ye peoples, all of you. This sentence is omitted by the LXX. as are also the words … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Kings 22:28”

And say, Thus saith the king, Put this [fellow] in the prison, and feed him with bread of affliction and with water of affliction, until I come in peace. 27. bread of affliction ] Prison fare. The expression is found in Isa 30:20, of the suffering of Israel in captivity. Hence it indicates the food … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Kings 22:27”