Driven to extremity, Ahab showed that he had a little courage left, and when he was supported by his people, and, possibly, urged on by them, he pu…

Wherefore he sent unto the messengers of Benhadad
Upon the advice the elders had given him, and encouraged thereby, …

Benhadad sent Ahab a very insolent demand. Ahab sent a very disgraceful submission; sin brings people into such straits, by putting them out of Div…