1Ki 20:23 | MHM | STEP | v. 23–25 : Ben-hadad’s advisors told him that Israel’s God was only strong in the hills, not in the valleys (1 Kings 20:23 ). They suggested fighting Israel on the plains, thinking they would win there. They also advised Ben-hadad to replace the kings who led his army with experienced captains and to rebuild his army to match Israel’s forces (1 Kings 20:24-25 ). The Syrians misunderstood the power of the Lord , thinking He was limited like their own false gods.

‏ 1 Kings 20:23

v. 23–25: Ben-hadad’s advisors told him that Israel’s God was only strong in the hills, not in the valleys (1 Kings 20:23 ^a). They suggested fighting Israel on the plains, thinking they would win there. They also advised Ben-hadad to replace the kings who led his army with experienced captains and to rebuild his army to match Israel’s forces (1 Kings 20:24-25 ^b). The Syrians misunderstood the power of the Lord, thinking He was limited like their own false gods.