Now the men were watching closely to see whether any sign of mercy would come from him; and they quickly grasped at this word and said, “Your brother Ben-Hadad.” So he said, “Go, bring him.” Then Ben-Hadad came out to him; and he had him come up into the chariot.

Commentaries

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

The meaning of this verse is that Ben-hadad's men were on the watch from the moment they arrived, listening for what Ahab would say. The instant Ah…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Now the men. —There has been much discussion of the meaning here, and some proposals of slight emendations of the reading. But the…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Now the men did diligently observe whether anything would come from him that would be a good omen to them, and encourage them to ho…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Sinners have this encouragement to repent and humble themselves before God: Have we not heard that the God of Israel is a merciful God? Have we not…