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A Deceptive Peace
Commentators explain that this three-year peace was the direct result of King Ahab's disobedient treaty with Syria in 1 Kings 20. The Syrian king did not keep his promise to return Ramoth-gilead, proving the wisdom of the prophet's rebuke. This highlights that peace made outside of God's will is often fragile and deceptive.
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Kings 22:1
18th Century
Theologian
Three years - These must be counted from the end of Ben-hadad's second campaign (1 Kings 20:34). They were not full years, as is…
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Kings 22:1
19th Century
Bishop
Three years without war.—The period is clearly counted from the rash peace made by Ahab with Ben-hadad in [Reference 1 Ki…
John Gill
On 1 Kings 22:1
17th Century
Pastor
And they continued three years without war between Syria and Israel . ] From the time that Benhadad made a covenant with …
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Matthew Henry
On 1 Kings 22:1–14
17th Century
Minister
The same easygoing nature, which leads some godly persons into friendship with the declared enemies of religion, makes it very dangerous for them. …