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A Dishonorable End
Commentators explain that the curse of being eaten by dogs or birds was a declaration of a shameful death without proper burial. In the ancient Near East, this was considered a profound disgrace, signifying complete rejection and humiliation for Ahab's family.
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1 Kings
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Charles Ellicott
On 1 Kings 21:21–24
19th Century
Bishop
Behold, I will bring evil. —Distinct from that message of personal judgment is the doom of utter destruction pronounced o…
John Gill
On 1 Kings 21:24
17th Century
Pastor
Him that dies of Ahab in the city the dogs shall eat, and him
that dies in the field the fowls of the air…
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 …