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The Power of a Single Word
Commentators explain that when Ahab called Ben-hadad "my brother," it was a binding declaration. In ancient Near Eastern custom, this phrase acted as a pledge of protection. Ben-hadad's servants were listening intently and immediately "caught" the phrase to hold Ahab to his word, thus saving their king's life and securing a peace treaty.
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1 Kings
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Kings 20:33
18th Century
Theologian
The meaning of this verse is that Ben-hadad's men were on the watch from the moment they arrived, listening for what Ahab would say. The instant Ah…
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Kings 20:33
19th Century
Bishop
Now the men. —There has been much discussion of the meaning here, and some proposals of slight emendations of the reading. But the…
John Gill
On 1 Kings 20:33
17th Century
Pastor
Now the men did diligently observe whether anything would come from him that would be a good omen to them, and encourage them to ho…
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Matthew Henry
On 1 Kings 20:31–43
17th Century
Minister
Sinners have this encouragement to repent and humble themselves before God: Have we not heard that the God of Israel is a merciful God? Have we not…