This event is presented as proof of the general impiety of Ahab’s time. The curse of Joshua against the man who would rebuild Jericho had, until no…

Did Hiel ... build Jericho. — This marks both the growth of prosperity and power, and the neglect of the old curse of Joshua ([Ref…

And in his days did Hiel the Bethelite build Jericho
Which was forbidden by Joshua under an anathema; but this man, …

Ahab did evil above all who reigned before him, and did it with a particular enmity both against Jehovah and Israel. He was not satisfied with brea…