THE DEFEAT OF THE SYRIANS
CRITICAL AND EXPLANATORY NOTES.—
1 Kings 20:1. BENHADAD—Son of the king of the same name mentioned
(chap. 1 Kings 15:20). THIRTY AND TWO KINGS WITH HIM—Vassals or
viceroys who ruled single cities or districts (_comp._ Joshua 12:7).
WITH HIM—אִתּוֹ not confederated as equa... [ Continue Reading ]
CRITICAL AND EXPLANATORY NOTES.—
1 Kings 20:22. AT THE RETURN OF THE YEAR—לִתְשׁוּבת
השָׁנָה. with the beginning of the year—the spring—until
which time the winter rains would prevent another campaign.
1 Kings 20:24. PUT CAPTAINS IN THEIR ROOMS—Not mere military
ornaments, but experienced warriors... [ Continue Reading ]
CRITICAL AND EXPLANATORY NOTES.—
1 Kings 20:33. MEN DID DILIGENTLY OBSERVE—Took his words as a good
omen. DID HASTILY CATCH IT—Hastened to seize or quote the words,
“my brother.” Ahab found his vanity flattered by their abject
suit, and, losing sense and wit, yielded to a sentimental magnanimity.... [ Continue Reading ]