1 Kings 20:1-43

Contents: Ahab's Syrian campaigns and victories. His sin in sparing Ben-hadad.

Characters: God, Ahab, Ben-hadad, two prophets.

Conclusion: Enemies are more than a match for us, but no match for Jehovah. God often uses one wicked man to scourge another.

Key Word: Victory, (1 Kings 20:13; 1 Kings 20:28); Disobedience, (1 Kings 20:42).

Strong Verses: 1 Kings 20:13.

Striking Facts: 1 Kings 20:42. There are times when keeping back the sword from blood is doing the work of God deceitfully. Foolish pity spoils many a victory.