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The prophet came near to the king of Israel, and said to him, Go, strengthen yourself, and mark, and see what you do; for at the return of the year the king of Syria will come up against you.
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A Warning and a Grace
A prophet warns King Ahab that his victory is not the end of the conflict; the Syrian army will return. Commentators explain this as a divine grace, giving Ahab time to prepare. The command to "strengthen thyself" involves practical military preparations like raising troops and fortifying cities, as well as careful strategic planning.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Go, strengthen yourself ... - That is, “collect troops, raise fortifications, obtain allies ... take all the measures you can to increase yo…
19th Century
Anglican
The return of the year. — The early part of the next year, after the winter was over, when kings go out to battle ([Refer…
Baptist
Another year would bring another war, so they must be prepared.
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And the prophet came to the king of Israel The same that came to him before:
and said unto him, g…
Those around Benhadad advised him to change his ground. They take it for granted that it was not Israel, but Israel's gods, that beat them; but the…
