The king of Israel said to Jehoshaphat, I will disguise myself, and go into the battle; but put you on your robes. The king of Israel disguised himself, and went into the battle.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

I will disguise myself - Ahab had probably heard of Ben-hadad’s order to his captains (1 Kings 22:31).

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

I will disguise myself. The precaution of Ahab is almost ludicrously characteristic of his temper of half-belief …

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And the king of Israel said to Jehoshaphat, I will disguise
myself, and enter into the battle

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Ahab basely intended to betray Jehoshaphat to danger, so that he might secure himself. See what those get who join with wicked men. How can one exp…

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