1 Kings 20:26-28
20:26 a Aphek was east of the Sea of Galilee in northern Ramoth-gilead. Ben-hadad’s officers assumed that this location would favor the Aramean chariots and take away the power of Israel’s “gods of the hills.”Summary for 1Kgs 20:27-30: 20:27-30 b Despite the Arameans’ superior numbers, Israel won another outstanding victory by God’s help. All the parties learned that “nothing is impossible with God” (Luke 1:37 c; see Matt 19:26 d; Mark 10:27 e) and that when God is on one’s side, the enemy will retreat (Ps 56:9 f) with staggering losses (Deut 32:30-31 g; 2 Kgs 19:32-36 h). Israel could face the foe fearlessly (Pss 3:6 i; 27:1-3 j).
• God’s assurance to Israel through the man of God showed that this battle was not just for Israel’s well-being but for the Lord’s glory.
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