1 Kings 22:35 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 1 Kings 22:29-40

The matter in contest between God's prophet and Ahab's prophets is here soon determined, and it is made to appear which was in the right. Here, I. The two kings march with their forces to Ramoth-Gilead, 1 Kgs. 22:29. That the king of Israel, who hated God's prophet, should so far disbelieve his admonition as to persist in his resolution, notwithstanding, is not strange; but that Jehoshaphat, that pious prince, who had desired to enquire by a prophet of the Lord, as disrelishing and... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 1 Kings 22:35

And the battle increased that day ,.... It went on, and did not stop upon Ahab's going out of the host, but was very hot, and both sides fought furiously: and the king was stayed up in his chariot against the Syrians : the Targum is, "he strengthened himself, and stood;' he exerted himself to the uttermost, and stood as long as he could, or could be supported, fighting against the Syrians, to animate his army, and that the Syrians might not have any notion of his being wounded: ... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Kings 22:35

The king was stayed up - He did not wish his misfortune should be known, lest his troops should be discouraged. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

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 22:29-40

The Certainty of God's Threatenings. I. AHAB 'S ATTEMPT TO ELUDE THE DIVINE VENGEANCE . 1 . His apprehension of coming evil . If Micaiah's words were not the words of God, why should he take precautions? His heart gives the lie to his own unbelief; the words cling to him. The bold refusal to listen to God's word is no assurance that the soul will not afterwards be shaken by a fearful looking for of judgment. 2 . His ungenerousness ( 1 Kings 22:30 ). "I will... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Kings 22:30-38

Lessons of the Battle. After disposing of Micaiah by sending him to prison with hard fare as the reward of his faithfulness, Ahab and Jehoshaphat gathered their forces and set out together to fight for the recovery of Ramoth-Gilead. The events of the day show— I. THAT PROPHECY MAY TEND TO ITS OWN FULFILMENT . 1 . Micaiah ' s words influenced Ahab ' s conduct . (a) Note the subtlety of the wicked. Ahab's proposal to Jehoshaphat was ostensibly to give him... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Kings 22:35

And the battle increased [Heb. went up . Marg. ascended . The tide of warfare rose higher and higher. Both Keil and Bähr think that the image is taken from a swelling river and cite Isaiah 8:7 . The object of this verse is to explain how it was that the king's request was not complied with] that day: and the king was stayed up in his chariot [Heb. made to stand . LXX . ἠν ἐστηκώς . He was supported in his chariot by some of his servants, and maintained in an erect... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Kings 22:35

The battle increased - See the margin; i. e. the tide of battle rose higher. Compare Isaiah 8:7-8.The king was stayed up in his chariot - The king’s wound made it impossible for him to remain standing without help; he therefore had himself supported in his chariot by attendants, in order that his soldiers might not lose heart, as they would be sure to do, if they knew of his peril. Ahab must not be denied the credit of right princely fortitude on this occasion.The midst of the chariot -... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 1 Kings 22:35-36

1 Kings 22:35-36. The battle increased that day There was a sharp fight after this; insomuch that the king, for fear his soldiers should give way, would return into the field, notwithstanding his wounds, and be supported in his chariot, to encourage his army. And died at even Finding, too late, the truth of Micaiah’s words; and Zedekiah’s horns of iron pushing, not the Syrians, but himself into destruction. And there went a proclamation throughout the host Probably by Jehoshaphat’s... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 1 Kings 22:1-40

Ahab and Jehoshaphat (22:1-40)Three years after making his peace agreement with King Ben-hadad of Syria, Ahab broke it. He saw the chance to retake the border town of Ramoth-gilead, and persuaded Jehoshaphat, king of Judah, to help him (22:1-4). (Jehoshaphat had previously made an alliance with Ahab by having his son Jehoram marry Ahab’s daughter Athaliah; 2 Kings 8:16-18,2 Kings 8:25-26; 2 Chronicles 18:1; 2 Chronicles 18:1.) The professional prophets in Ahab’s court were more concerned with... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 1 Kings 22:29-40

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 1 Kings 22:35

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Kings 22:35

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Kings 22:1-40

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Kings 22:29-40

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Kings 22:30-38

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Kings 22:35

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Kings 22:35

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 1 Kings 22:35-36

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 1 Kings 22:1-40

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