1 Kings 21:27-29

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Kings 21:28

And the word of the Lord came to Elijah the Tishbite, saying, [It is not clear that this mitigation of the sentence was announced to Ahab], read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Kings 21:28-29

Divine Relentings. If we were to seek the Scriptures through for a proof that God's "property is always to have mercy," and that judgment is His strange work, where should we find a more striking and eminent one than in this relenting towards Ahab? Consider - I. AHAB 'S SIN . In this respect" there was none like him." He "sold himself to work wickedness." It was not because of Naboth's murder alone that the sentence of 1 Kings 21:19-22 was pronounced against him; it was for the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Kings 21:29

Seest thou how Ahab humbleth himself before me? [The repentance, if it was not profound, or enduring, was nevertheless, while it lasted, sincere. The Searcher of hearts saw in it a genuine self-abasement. And "He will not break the bruised reed nor quench the smoking flax;" Isaiah 42:3 ; Matthew 12:20 .] Because he humbleth himself before me, I will not bring the evil [There is a manifest reference to Matthew 12:21 , where the same words are used] in his days; but in his son's days ... 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

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Kings 21:29

The evil - i. e., the main evil. See 1 Kings 21:19 note; and compare 1 Kings 22:38 with marginal reference. 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

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 1 Kings 21:29

1 Kings 21:29. Seest thou how Ahab humbleth himself before me? His humiliation was real, though not lasting, and accordingly pleasing to God. This discovers the great goodness of God, and his readiness to show mercy: it teaches us to take notice of that which is good, even in the worst of men: it gives a reason why wicked persons often prosper; God rewards the little good which is in them: and it encourages true penitents. If even Ahab goes to his house reprieved, doubtless they shall go to... 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

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 1 Kings 21:27

rent his clothes. His repentance was outward, not real. went softly: i.e. humbly. read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 1 Kings 21:29

not bring. So the judgment on Solomon was postponed (1 Kings 11:12 ) for his father's sake. read more

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