1Ki 20:33-34 | MHM | STEP | v. 33–34 : Ahab responded kindly, calling Ben-hadad his “brother.” Ben-hadad’s servants quickly took this as a sign that Ahab would spare him. Ahab made a covenant with Ben-hadad and let him go, even allowing him to restore some cities and build streets in Damascus (1 Kings 20:33-34 ). Ahab was more interested in being friendly with another king than in honoring God. He did not ask God or the prophets for advice, and he did not punish Ben-hadad for his blasphemy or cruelty.

‏ 1 Kings 20:33-34

v. 33–34: Ahab responded kindly, calling Ben-hadad his “brother.” Ben-hadad’s servants quickly took this as a sign that Ahab would spare him. Ahab made a covenant with Ben-hadad and let him go, even allowing him to restore some cities and build streets in Damascus (1 Kings 20:33-34 ^a). Ahab was more interested in being friendly with another king than in honoring God. He did not ask God or the prophets for advice, and he did not punish Ben-hadad for his blasphemy or cruelty.

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