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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.
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