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Sin Leads to Cowardice
Commentators like Spurgeon and Henry draw a direct line between Ahab's spiritual state and his weakness. They argue that when people or nations forsake God, they lose His divine protection and become cowardly. Guilt and a lack of faith can dispirit a person, making them unable to stand firm against threats. Ahab's fearful response is presented as a direct consequence of his idolatry.
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Kings 20:2
18th Century
Theologian
It is likely that a considerable time had passed in the siege, that the city had been reduced to a desperate situation, and that ambassadors had be…
Charles Spurgeon
On 1 Kings 20:1–4
19th Century
Preacher
And Benhadad the king of Syria gathered all his host together: and there were thirty and two kings with him, and horses, and chariots: and he w…
John Gill
On 1 Kings 20:2
17th Century
Pastor
And he sent messengers to Ahab king of Israel, into the city ,
&c.] Who there remained, and attempted not to go fort…
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Matthew Henry
On 1 Kings 20:1–11
17th Century
Minister
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…