But there was none like unto Ahab, which did sell himself to work wickedness in the sight of the LORD, whom Jezebel his wife stirred up.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

whom Jezebel stirred up: The history of Ahab’s reign throughout exhibits him as completely governed by his imperious wife. Instances of her …

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

The dogs shall eat Jezebel.—In all his address to Ahab, Elijah has, so far, disdained to name the instigator, on whom the…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

But there was none like unto Ahab, which did sell himself to
work wickedness in the sight of the Lord

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Blessed Paul complains that he was sold under sin (Romans 7:14), as a poor captive against his will. But Ahab was willing. He …

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