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The king of Israel went out, and struck the horses and chariots, and killed the Syrians with a great slaughter.

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God's Sovereign Instrument

Matthew Henry highlights a key theological principle: "God often makes one wicked man a scourge to another." The victory was not an endorsement of the wicked King Ahab. Rather, it shows God's sovereignty in using even flawed people to carry out His judgment against the arrogant pride of the Syrians.

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Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

On 1 Kings 20:19–21

19th Century

Preacher

God has ways and means of delivering his people at his own time. I wish all the young men of our churches had the high ambition to be serviceable t…

John Gill

John Gill

On 1 Kings 20:21

17th Century

Pastor

And the king of Israel went out Of Samaria; when he saw the Syrians fleeing, and his army pursuing, he went forth, perhap…

Matthew Henry

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…