AHAB'S VICTORY OVER BEN-HADAD. Chs. 20 and 22 come from another
source. Elijah does not appear, the religious interest is less
prominent, and Ahab is presented in a far less hostile light. He acts
as a brave and chivalrous king, bold in the battle and merciful in
victory. In the Book of Kings the ki... [ Continue Reading ]
AHAB'S DEATH FORETOLD FOR SPARING BENHADAD. This section reminds us of
1 Samuel 15, Saul's sparing of Agag. It does not appear to be part of
the foregoing narrative, but may be of great antiquity. The sin of
Ahab, like that of Saul, seems commendable in our eyes, but to the
Hebrews it was the most d... [ Continue Reading ]