Ahab’s mind is mad up. He is attacking Syria but he knows God had decreed death for him. He disguises himself to confuse God and escape death. Ahab refuses to believe Micaiah and the word of the Lord. Probably because he never liked what Micaiah had to say to begin with. But the real reason […]
Jehoshaphat is visiting Ahab when Ahab says let’s go into battle. Ahab’s prophets predict success. Jehoshaphat wants a second opinion. Israel and Judah are on friendly terms, quite possibly allies. It’s been three years since Israel was at war with Syria but Ahab decides he wants back Ramoth-gilead. He wants Jehoshaphat and Judah to help. […]
Ahab has a visit from Jehoshaphat. He wants to test the relationship between the two nations with battle. He listens to false reports as to the predicted outcome. Ahab made a peace treaty with Ben-hadad when he let him go free. For three years that treaty has held. I would guess it was Ben-hadad was […]
Elijah has pronounced a severe sentence on Ahab and Jezebel for their sins regarding Naboth. Ahab repents with tears and great fervor. God hears him. Our writer starts off our reading with a ‘disclaimer’ of sorts regarding Ahab. I think it is more a testament to God’s love and mercy than anything else. Ahab was […]
Before Ahab even has a chance to lay claim to Naboth’s vineyard God sends Elijah. Ahab is caught short again in sin and his punishment is severe. Before I started reading this section I was wondering how long it was between Naboth’s murder and Ahab being called out for his sin. After reading I see […]