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But Jezebel his wife came to him, and said to him, Why is your spirit so sad, that you eat no bread?
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The Danger of a Wicked Spouse
Matthew Henry's commentary uses this verse to issue a strong warning about the influence of a spouse. Instead of being a suitable helper, Jezebel acts as an "agent for Satan." Her intervention turns Ahab's sullen pouting into a murderous plot, demonstrating how a close, unprincipled partner can be a catalyst for devastating sin.
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1 Kings
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
But Jezebel his wife came unto him, and said, why is your spirit so sad, that you eat no bread
Presbyterian
When, instead of a suitable helper, a man has an agent for Satan in the form of an artful, unprincipled, yet beloved wife, fatal effects may be exp…
