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God's Word Is Fulfilled
The verse explicitly states that the events occurred 'according unto the word of Jehovah.' Commentators emphasize this as the key point: God's prophetic judgment, delivered by Elijah and Micaiah, is inescapable. Despite Ahab's disguise and the seemingly random arrow, God's sovereign plan was perfectly fulfilled, showing that no one can hide from His judgment.
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Kings 22:38
18th Century
Theologian
They washed his armour - Rather, “the harlots bathed in it.” The “pool of Samaria,” which was stained with Ahab’s blood by the washing of hi…
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Kings 22:38
19th Century
Bishop
They washed his armour. —There seems little doubt that this is a mistranslation, and that the Septuagint rendering (supported also…
John Gill
On 1 Kings 22:38
17th Century
Pastor
And one washed the chariot in the pool of Samaria
After the body was taken out, very likely the chariot driver, who …
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Matthew Henry
On 1 Kings 22:29–40
17th Century
Minister
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…