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Ahab wanted to avoid direct revenge from Ben-hadad by wearing a disguise. He encouraged Jehoshaphat to wear his royal robes so Ahab could avoid being noticed and try to prevent Micaiah's prophecy from coming true.
Parallels
People
Israel: Patriarch, son of Isaac, father of twelve tribes
Places
Syria: Ancient region north of Israel, often in conflict
Glossary
Ahab (King) Ben-Hadad Gilead (Place) Jehoram Jehoshaphat (Person) Jezebel Kings, Books of First and Second Ramoth-Gilead Syria, Syrians
Topics
Archery: Practiced by the Syrians Chariot: Commanded by Captains Prophecy: Miscellaneous, Fulfilled: The Death of Ahab Ramoth-Gilead: Besieged by Israel and Judah; Ahab Killed There Syria: Governed by Kings Syria: The Israelites: Defeated By, and Ahab Slain The Armies of Israel: Often Led by the King in Person