列王記Ⅰ 22:1-4 JCB

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Kings 22:1-40

The Death of Ahab and the Defeat of Israel. This chapter is almost entirely occupied with an account of the death of Ahab, and of the circumstances which preceded and attended it. The earlier portion of the chapter, which contains the prophesyings of the false prophets and the vision of Micaiah, is only recorded because of its bearing on the death of the king, and the dispersion of his army. And the prominence accorded to Ahab's end only corresponds with the space assigned to his... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Kings 22:2

And it came to pass in the third year [Of the peace; not after the death of Naboth, as Stanley], that Jehoshaphat the king of Judah came down [The journey to Jerusalem being invariably described as a "going up," one from Jerusalem to the provinces would naturally be spoken of as a "going down"] to the king of Israel. [For aught that appears, this was the first time that the monarchs of the sister kingdoms had met, except in battle, since the disruption, though the marriage of Jehoram,... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Kings 22:3

And the king of Israel said unto his servants [During the visit. It seems likely that Jehoshaphat went down to Samaria by Ahab's invitation, and that the latter then had this campaign in view. The chronicler says that Ahab "incited," or "stirred him up" (same word as in 1 Kings 21:25 ) to go with him to battle. Ahab was unable to contend single-handed, and without Divine assistance—which he could not now look for—against Syria; and saw no means of compelling the execution of the treaty... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Kings 22:4

And he said unto Jehoshaphat, Wilt thou go with me to battle to Ramoth-Gilead? [It is probable this question was asked with some misgivings. Such an alliance was altogether new, and Ahab might well wonder how the idea would strike a pious prince like Jehoshaphat. That the latter ought to have refused his help, we know from 2 Chronicles 19:2 .] And Jehoshaphat said to the king of Israel, I am as thou art [Heb. as I as thou ] , my people as thy people, my horses as thy horses. ... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Kings 22:1

Three years - These must be counted from the close of the second campaign of Ben-hadad 1 Kings 20:34. They were not full years, as is evident from the next verse. Probably the first year is that of Ben-hadad’s dismissal after his defeat; the second is a year of actual peace; while the third is that in which Jehoshaphat paid his visit, and the Ramoth-Gilead expedition took place. The pause, here noticed, in the war between Israel and Syria was perhaps the result of a common danger. It was... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Kings 22:2

This visit indicates an entire change in the relations which we have hitherto found subsisting between the kingdoms of Israel and Judah. The common danger to which the two kingdoms were exposed from the growing power of Syria had probably induced them to forget their differences. Jehoshaphat’s eldest son, Jehoram, was married to Athaliah, the daughter of Ahab: but apparently the bond between the two families had not hitherto led to any very close intimacy, much less to any joint military... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Kings 22:3

By the terms of Ahab’s covenant with Ben-hadad, Ramoth in Gilead ought, long ere this, to have been restored 1 Kings 20:34. Hence, the claim “is ours,” i. e., “it belongs to us of right though the Syrians still hold possession of it.” read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Kings 22:4

Ahab, well aware of the military strength of Syria, and feeling that he cannot now expect divine aid 1 Kings 20:42; 1 Kings 21:21, asks the aid of Jehoshaphat, whose military resources were very great 2 Chronicles 17:12-19. Jehoshaphat’s answer is one of complete acquiescence, without reserve of any kind (compare 2 Chronicles 18:3). Jehoshaphat was afterward rebuked for thus consenting to “help the ungodly” 2 Chronicles 19:2. He probably acted not merely from complaisance, but from a belief... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 1 Kings 22:1

1 Kings 22:1. They continued three years That is, three years were spent; without war between Syria and Israel Computed from the last war and league wherewith it was concluded. Both Ahab and Ben-hadad were so weakened and broken by the late wars, that they needed and desired peace to recruit themselves, and repair their former losses. read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 1 Kings 22:2

1 Kings 22:2. The king of Judah came down to the king of Israel Having now, as he supposed, made a firm peace with him, by the alliance contracted between Jehoram his son, and Athaliah, Ahab’s daughter, 2 Kings 8:18; 2 Chronicles 18:1. It is strange that so good a man would be so closely connected with a king revolted, from the worship of God! But he appears to have been of to easy a temper, which betrayed him to many inconveniences. read more

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Kings 22:1-40

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Kings 22:2

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Kings 22:3

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Kings 22:4

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Kings 22:1

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Kings 22:2

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Kings 22:3

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Kings 22:4

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 1 Kings 22:1

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 1 Kings 22:2

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