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The Power of Unity
Commentators note the remarkable unanimity between the elders and the people. Their unified counsel and implied promise of support gave the normally cowardly King Ahab the backbone to finally resist Benhadad's outrageous demands. This shows the power of a community standing together in righteous opposition.
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Kings 20:8
18th Century
Theologian
“The people” had no distinct place in the ordinary Jewish or Israelite constitution, but they were accustomed to signify their approval or disappro…
Charles Spurgeon
On 1 Kings 20:7–9
19th Century
Preacher
Driven to extremity, Ahab showed that he had a little courage left, and when he was supported by his people, and, possibly, urged on by them, he pu…
John Gill
On 1 Kings 20:8
17th Century
Pastor
And all the elders and all the people said to him
They were unanimous in their advice:
hearken no…
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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…