1 Kings 21:27 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 1 Kings 21:17-29

In these verses we may observe, I. The very bad character that is given of Ahab (1 Kgs. 21:25, 26), which comes in here to justify God in the heavy sentence passed upon him, and to show that though it was passed upon occasion of his sin in the matter of Naboth (which David's sin in the matter of Uriah did too much resemble), yet God would not have punished him so severely if he had not been guilty of many other sins, especially idolatry; whereas David, except in that one matter, did that which... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 1 Kings 21:27

Delivered in 1 Kings 21:21 , that he rent his clothes, and put sackcloth upon, his flesh , tore off his clothes, and stripped himself of all, even of his very shirt, and put sackcloth on his bare flesh, a coarse cloth made of hair, and such as sacks are made with: and fasted , how long it is not said: and lay in sackcloth ; in the night on his bed, would have no linen on him day nor night: and went softly : step by step, as persons mourning, grieving, and pensive, do; the... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Kings 21:27

He rent his clothes - He was penetrated with sorrow, and that evidently unfeigned. Put sackcloth upon his flesh - He humbled himself before God and man. And fasted - He afflicted his body for his soul's benefit. Lay in sackcloth - Gave the fullest proof that his repentance was real. And went softly - Walked barefooted; so the Chaldee, Syriac, and Arabic. The Vulgate has demisso capite , "with his head hanging down." Houbigant translates went... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Kings 21:15-29

Guilt and Mercy. I. To ENJOY THE FRUITS OF SIN IS TO TAKE ITS GUILT . "Hast thou killed?" etc. It is not said that Ahab knew of the plot. The plain inference is that he did not. Jezebel wrote to the elders, and to her the tidings were sent that the deed was done. But if Ahab did not know before, he knew after. Knowing how it had been procured he nevertheless received it, and heard as he stood there the word of the Lord: "Hast thou killed , and also taken... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Kings 21:25-29

Ahab's Repentance. After the terrible sentence pronounced by Elijah upon Ahab for his enormities follows this account of his repentance. The record teaches— I. THAT THERE IS REPENTANCE FOR THE VILEST . 1. Ahab answered this description . 2 . Yet Ahab took God's message to heart . 3 . He humbled himself accordingly . II. THAT THERE IS MERCY FOR THE PENITENT . 1 . God observed the repentance of Ahab . 2 . He called the attention... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Kings 21:27

And it came to pass, when Ahab heard those [Heb. these ] words [verses 21-24, and others not recorded], that he rent his clothes [cf. 2 Samuel 13:19 ; Job 1:20 ; Job 2:12 ; Jeremiah 36:24 , etc.], and put sackcloth upon his flesh [ 1 Kings 20:31 ; 2 Kings 6:1-33 :80; Joel 1:8 ; 2 Samuel 21:10 , Heb.] , and fasted, and lay [ i.e; slept] in sackcloth, and went softly. [All these were signs of contrition and humiliation (verse 29). The "going softly"—Josephus... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Kings 21:27-29

Partial Penitence. Such was the effect of Elijah's message delivered in the vineyard of Naboth. The fearless courage of the prophet had again asserted itself, and once more the king quailed before his terrible words of denunciation. The subject is the more worthy of study because the deceitfulness of the human heart is here laid bare by "the searcher of hearts." If we understand Ahab, we shall better understand ourselves. I. THE DECEITFUL NATURE OF AHAB 'S HUMILIATION . We... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Kings 21:27

The repentance of Ahab resembles that of the Ninevites Jonah 3:5. It has the same outward signs - fasting and sackcloth - and it has much the same inward character. It springs, not from love, nor from hatred of sin, but from fear of the consequences of sin. It is thus, although sincere and real while it lasts, shallow and exceedingly short-lived. God, however, to mark His readiness to receive the sinner who turns to Him, accepted the imperfect offering (as He likewise accepted the penitence of... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 1 Kings 21:27

1 Kings 21:27 . He rent his clothes, and put on sackcloth, &c. These were expressions of great sorrow and heaviness, and usual in mourning: for, notwithstanding that Ahab was drawn, by the persuasions of his wife, to idolatry and other great crimes; yet he was sensible that many of Elijah’s prophecies had been fulfilled, and therefore he was much disturbed at what he now heard from that prophet. And went softly Slowly and silently, after the manner of mourners, or those who are under... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 1 Kings 21:1-29

Naboth’s vineyard (21:1-29)The events so far recorded of Ahab show that his religious, military and trade policies were all contrary to God’s will. The story of his seizure of Naboth’s vineyard shows that he was equally ungodly in the matter of common justice. Ahab at first made an honest offer to buy Naboth’s vineyard. Naboth refused, as land inherited from ancestors was an Israelite’s most valued possession (21:1-4). Jezebel therefore arranged to have Naboth falsely accused and executed.... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 1 Kings 21:17-29

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 1 Kings 21:27

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Kings 21:27

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Kings 21:15-29

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Kings 21:25-29

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Kings 21:27

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Kings 21:27-29

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Kings 21:27

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 1 Kings 21:27

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 1 Kings 21:1-29

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