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It happened, when Ahab heard those words, that he tore his clothes, and put sackcloth on his flesh, and fasted, and lay in sackcloth, and went softly.
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A Repentance of Fear
Commentators observe that Ahab's repentance was an outward show, not a true change of heart. It was driven by a fear of punishment, not a genuine hatred for his sin. As Matthew Henry notes, it was a 'garb and guise' of penitence, while his heart remained unhumbled. This highlights the critical difference between worldly sorrow over consequences and true, godly repentance.
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1 Kings
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Ahab's repentance resembles that of the Ninevites (Jonah 3:5). It has the same outward signs—fasting and sackcloth—and it has much the …
19th Century
Anglican
And went softly. —The translation seems correct; the meaning is variously conjectured. The Septuagint (in some MSS.) has “bent down” in so…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Ver. 27 And it came to pass when Ahab heard these words Delivered in (1 Kings 21:21–24) ,
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Blessed Paul complains that he was sold under sin (Romans 7:14), as a poor captive against his will. But Ahab was willing. He …
