1 Kings 22:29-37
Summary for 1Kgs 22:29-33: 22:29-33 a Ahab hoped to avoid direct reprisal from Ben-hadad by wearing a disguise. By urging Jehoshaphat to wear his royal robes, Ahab hoped to escape detection and thwart Micaiah’s prophecy.Summary for 1Kgs 22:34-36: 22:34-36 b An Aramean soldier’s random shot fulfilled Micaiah’s prophecy about Ahab’s death. Ancient armor discovered during excavations in the Near East suggests that the arrow would have found a small unprotected area between the breastplate and the metal platelets that comprised the lower armor. Although he was badly wounded, Ahab displayed courage by remaining propped up in his chariot throughout the course of the day’s battle before calling for retreat.
Summary for 1Kgs 22:37-38: 22:37-38 c Elijah’s prophecy that dogs would lick the blood of Ahab’s fallen body (21:19 d) was fulfilled.
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