1 Kings 20:35

A Prophet Reproves Ahab · 1 Kings 20:35–43
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Translations

Modern
Meanwhile, by the word of the LORD, one of the sons of the prophets said to his companion, “Strike me, please!” But the man refused to strike him.
Traditional
And a certain man of the sons of the prophets said unto his neighbour in the word of the Lord, Smite me, I pray thee. And the man refused to smite him.
Literal
And a man of the sons of the prophets said to his neighbor by the word of YHWH, “Strike me, please.” And the man refused to strike him.
Latin
Tunc vir quidam de filiis prophetarum dixit ad socium suum in sermone Domini: Percute me. At ille noluit percutere.

Original

Hebrew
English
Meanwhile, by the word of the LORD, one of the sons of the prophets said to his companion, “Strike me, please!” But the man refused to strike him.

Notes

Ahab showed mercy to Ben-hadad, which displeased God. An unnamed prophet used symbolic actions to show this disapproval. God's prophets often used symbols to deliver his messages (Isaiah 20; Jeremiah 27:1–7; Ezekiel 4:1–3, 9–17; 5:1–4). By sparing an untrustworthy enemy, Ahab brought judgment on himself and his people instead of relying more on the Lord.

Theme notes and profiles

Ahab Jezebel Prophets in 1 Kings

Glossary

Ahab (King) Ben-Hadad Gilead (Place) Kings, Books of First and Second Ordain, Ordination Samaria Sons of the Prophets

Topics

Disobedience to God of a Man of Israel, Who Refused to Strike the Prophet Prophecy: Miscellaneous, Fulfilled: The Death of a Man Who Refused to Strike a Prophet Prophets: Schools of Students in the Schools of the Prophets Symbols and Similitudes: Wounding Syria: The Israelites: Craftily Drawn Into a League With