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The king of Israel answered, Tell him, Don`t let him who girds on [his armor] boast himself as he who puts it off.
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A Proverb Against Pride
Commentators agree that Ahab's response is a wise and timeless proverb. John Gill explains its meaning: one who is just preparing for battle should not boast like someone who has already won. It's a universal caution against overconfidence, as the outcomes of conflict are uncertain and victory is never guaranteed beforehand.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Ahab’s reply has the air of a proverb, with which people of the East have always loved to answer an enemy.
19th Century
Baptist
That was a sharp, shrewd check to the boasting of the Syrian king.
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Ver. 11 And the king of Israel answered and said Very mildly and very wisely:
tell him, let not h…
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