1 Kings 22:38

Translations

Modern

And the chariot was washed at the pool of Samaria where the prostitutes bathed, and the dogs licked up Ahab’s blood, according to the word that the LORD had spoken.

Traditional

And one washed the chariot in the pool of Samaria; and the dogs licked up his blood; and they washed his armour; according unto the word of the Lord which he spake.

Literal

And one washed the chariot at a pool in Samaria. And the dogs licked up his blood, and the prostitutes bathed, according to the word of YHWH that He had spoken.

Latin

…et laverunt currum ejus in piscina Samariæ: et linxerunt canes sanguinem ejus, et habenas laverunt, juxta verbum Domini quod locutus fuerat.

Original

Hebrew

English

And the chariot was washed at the pool of Samaria where the prostitutes bathed, and the dogs licked up Ahab’s blood, according to the word that the LORD had spoken.

Notes

1 Kings 22:37–38

Elijah predicted that dogs would lick Ahab's blood after he died (1 Kings 21:19), and this came true.

Theme notes and profiles

Ahab Jehoshaphat Jezebel

Related verses

1 Kings 21:19
Tell him that this is what the LORD says: ‘Have you not murdered a man and seized his land?’ Then tell him that this is also what the LORD says: ‘In the place where the dogs licked up the blood of Naboth, there also the dogs will lick up your blood—yes, yours!’”
Matthew 24:35
Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will never pass away.
Jeremiah 44:21–23
“As for the incense you burned in the cities of Judah and in the streets of Jerusalem—you, your fathers, your kings, your officials, and the people of the land—did the LORD not remember and bring this to mind?
Zechariah 1:4–6
Do not be like your fathers, to whom the former prophets proclaimed that this is what the LORD of Hosts says: ‘Turn now from your evil ways and deeds.’ But they did not listen or pay attention to Me, declares the LORD.
Isaiah 44:25–26
…who foils the signs of false prophets and makes fools of diviners, who confounds the wise and turns their knowledge into nonsense,
Isaiah 48:3–5
I foretold the former things long ago; they came out of My mouth and I proclaimed them. Suddenly I acted, and they came to pass.
Joshua 23:14–15
Now behold, today I am going the way of all the earth, and you know with all your heart and soul that not one of the good promises the LORD your God made to you has failed. Everything was fulfilled for you; not one promise has failed.

Parallels

2 Chronicles 18:28–34

Places

Samaria: Capital city of the northern kingdom of Israel; Samaritan inhabitants

Glossary

Ahab (King) Dog Gilead (Place) Jehoram Jehoshaphat (Person) Jezebel Kings, Books of First and Second Naboth Ramoth-Gilead

Topics

Ancient Samaria: Samaria the Capital of The Pool of Samaria Near To Dog: Habits of Licking Blood Judgments: Upon Individuals - Exemplified: Ahab Pool of Samaria Pools and Ponds: Samaria Prophecy: Miscellaneous, Fulfilled: The Death of Ahab Rulers: Wicked: Confiscating Naboth's Vineyard The Armies of Israel: Often Led by the King in Person The Dog: Fond of Blood The Providence of God: Connected with the Use of Means Water: Collected in Pools

1 Kings 22:38

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