Discovery Box1 Kings 16:29 
ContextAhab 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
Context20:14 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
Context20:33 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.
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.
