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God's Specific Command
Commentators note the specific details in God's command to Elijah. God identifies Ahab not just by his title but by his location ('in Samaria') and his destination ('the vineyard of Naboth'). This highlights God's omniscience; He knows exactly where the guilty party is and what he is doing, demonstrating that no sin is hidden from His sight.
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1 Kings
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Charles Ellicott
On 1 Kings 21:18
19th Century
Bishop
Which is in Samaria. —These words are almost meaningless, unless they literally signify that Ahab was then in Samaria, not in Jezreel. To …
John Gill
On 1 Kings 21:18
17th Century
Pastor
Arise, go down to meet Ahab king of Israel, which is in
Samaria
Whose seat was there,…
Matthew Henry
On 1 Kings 21:17–29
17th Century
Minister
Blessed Paul complains that he was sold under sin (Romans 7:14), as a poor captive against his will. But Ahab was willing. He …