1 Kings 20:27 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 1 Kings 20:22-30

We have here an account of another successful campaign which Ahab, by divine aid, made against the Syrians, in which he gave them a greater defeat than in the former. Strange! Ahab idolatrous and yet victorious, a persecutor and yet a conqueror! God has wise and holy ends in suffering wicked men to prosper, and glorifies his own name thereby. I. Ahab is admonished by a prophet to prepare for another war, 1 Kgs. 20:22. It should seem, he was now secure, and looked but a little way before him.... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 1 Kings 20:27

And the children of Israel were numbered, and were all present ,.... The same as before; the two hundred and thirty two young men of the princes of the provinces, and 7000 of the people, not one was missing: and went against them ; out of Samaria, towards Aphek: and the children of Israel pitched before them like two little flocks of kids : being few and weak, the two hundred and thirty two young men in one body, and the 7000 in another: but the Syrians filled the country : with... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Kings 20:1-43

The Purgatory of Nations and Kings. The two invasions of Israel by the armies of Syria, and their defeat by the finger of God, may suggest some lessons as to God's dealings with nations, and with oppressive and tyrannical kings. Two considerations must, however, be borne in mind here. First, that the present age, unlike the Mosaic, is not a dispensation of temporal rewards and punishments. It is true that even now men do receive a rough sort of retribution, according to their... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Kings 20:22-30

Wisdom in Counsel. No man is so wise that it may not be to his advantage to consider advice; but in listening to advice we may be led astray. There are two classes of advisers, viz; those who are influenced by the "wisdom of this world," and those who are influenced by the "wisdom from above." Of both we have examples in the text. I. THE WISDOM OF THIS WORLD IS A WISDOM OF EXPEDIENCY . 1 . It is not destitute of sagacity . (a) Ben-hadad's counsellors... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Kings 20:22-43

Resisted Mercy. I. GOD MULTIPLIES HIS BENEFITS TO THE SINFUL ( 1 Kings 20:22-30 ). Ahab makes no public acknowledgment of God's mercy, nor, so far as appears, has it been suffered to change in any way his attitude towards Jehovah; yet God crowns him with loving-kindnesses. 1 . Delivered from one danger, he is warned of another . "Go, strengthen thyself, and see what thou doer," etc. The enemy, baffled for the time, will return again. The intimation was a call not... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Kings 20:27

And the children of Israel were numbered [lit; numbered themselves . Hith-pael], and were all present [Rather, and were provided with food, כוּל = to nourish. The Alex. LXX . inserts καὶ διοικήθησαν . Vulgate accepetis cibariis . Marg . were victualled . This word of itself suggests that they were at a distance from their capital or other city], and went against them [Heb. to meet them]: and the children of Israel pitched before them like two little flocks ... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Kings 20:27

Were all present - The marginal rendering is adopted by almost all critics.Like two little flocks of kids - The word translated “little flocks” does not occur elsewhere in Scripture. It seems to mean simply “flocks.” Compare the Septuagint, who render ὡσεί δύο ποίμνια αἰγῶν hōsei duo poimnia aigōn. read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 1 Kings 20:26-27

1 Kings 20:26-27. Ben-hadad numbered the Syrians, and went up to Aphek A city in the tribe of Asher; which, it is probable, was one of those that Ben-hadad’s father had taken from the king of Israel, (1 Kings 20:34,) not far from which was the plain of Galilee, where he intended to fight. And the children of Israel went against them Being encouraged by the remembrance of their former success, and an expectation of assistance from God. And pitched before them Probably upon some hilly... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 1 Kings 20:1-43

Defeat of Ben-hadad (20:1-43)Ahab appeared to be in serious trouble when a combined army of Syria (Aram) and neighbouring states besieged the Israelite capital Samaria and demanded heavy payments. Ahab at first submitted (20:1-4), but when their demands increased, he changed his mind and decided to fight (5-12).A prophet assured Ahab that God would give Israel victory (13-15). Ahab’s plan, based on the prophet’s advice, was to send a large group of young men ahead to distract the Syrians, then... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 1 Kings 20:27

were numbered = enrolled themselves. flocks = newborn kids. Hebrew. hasaph. Occurs only here. read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 1 Kings 20:22-30

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 1 Kings 20:27

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Kings 20:1-43

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Kings 20:22-30

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Kings 20:22-43

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Kings 20:27

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Kings 20:27

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 1 Kings 20:26-27

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 1 Kings 20:1-43

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 1 Kings 20:27

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