1 Kings 16:29

Ahab Promotes Idolatry

16:29 In the thirty-eighth year of Asa’s reign over Judah, Omri’s son Ahab became king over Israel. Ahab son of Omri ruled over Israel for twenty-two years in Samaria. ¹ 

1 Kings 20:14

20:14 Ahab asked, “By whom will this be accomplished?” ²  He answered, “This is what the Lord says, ‘By the servants of the district governors.’” Ahab ³  asked, “Who will launch the attack?” He answered, “You will.”

1 Kings 20:33

20:33 The men took this as a good omen and quickly accepted his offer, saying, “Ben Hadad is your brother.” Ahab ⁴  then said, “Go, get him.” So Ben Hadad came out to him, and Ahab pulled him up into his chariot.

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¹ map For location see Map2-B1; Map4-D3; Map5-E2; Map6-A4; Map7-C1.

² tn The words “will this be accomplished” are supplied in the translation for clarification.

³ tn Heb “he”; the referent (Ahab) has been specified in the translation for clarity.

⁴ tn Heb “he”; the referent (Ahab) has been specified in the translation for clarity.