1Ki 22:37 | MHM | STEP | v. 37–38 : Ahab’s body is brought back to Samaria and buried (1 Kings 22:37 ). The bloody chariot he died in is washed at a pool, and dogs lick up his blood (1 Kings 22:38 ). This fulfills the prophecy about Naboth’s blood being avenged (1 Kings 21:19; Psalm 68:23 ), and shows that even kings cannot escape God’s justice. The detail about the dogs also suggests the fear and guilt that come after a sinful life.

‏ 1 Kings 22:37

v. 37–38: Ahab’s body is brought back to Samaria and buried (1 Kings 22:37 ^a). The bloody chariot he died in is washed at a pool, and dogs lick up his blood (1 Kings 22:38 ^b). This fulfills the prophecy about Naboth’s blood being avenged (1 Kings 21:19; Psalm 68:23 ^c), and shows that even kings cannot escape God’s justice. The detail about the dogs also suggests the fear and guilt that come after a sinful life.