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Pride Precedes Destruction
Commentators agree that Ben-hadad's midday drinking was an act of profound arrogance. Albert Barnes notes it showed "utter contempt" for Israel. This pride led to a false sense of security, which, as Matthew Henry points out, often accompanies a lack of true courage. Ben-hadad's overconfidence made him careless and vulnerable, directly contributing to his army's defeat.
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Kings 20:16
18th Century
Theologian
By drinking himself drunk, Ben-hadad likely meant to show his utter contempt for his foe. Compare this to the contempt of Belshazzar ([Refer…
Charles Spurgeon
On 1 Kings 20:16–18
19th Century
Preacher
And they went out at noon. But Benhadad was drinking himself drunk in the pavilions, he and the kings, the thirty and two kings that helped him…
John Gill
On 1 Kings 20:16
17th Century
Pastor
And they went out at noon
From Samaria, the two hundred and thirty two young men, and the 7000 Israelites, openly, w…
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Matthew Henry
On 1 Kings 20:12–21
17th Century
Minister
The proud Syrians were beaten, and the despised Israelites were conquerors. The orders of the proud, drunken king disordered his troops, and preven…