Translations
Modern
And when the chariot commanders saw that he was not the king of Israel, they turned back from pursuing him.
Traditional
For it came to pass, that, when the captains of the chariots perceived that it was not the king of Israel, they turned back again from pursuing him.
Literal
And it came to pass when the captains of the chariots saw that it was not the king of Israel, that they turned back from after him.
Latin
Cum enim vidissent duces equitatus quod non esset rex Israël, reliquerunt eum.
Original
Hebrew
English
And when the chariot commanders saw that he was not the king of Israel, they turned back from pursuing him.
Notes
Ahab knew he had gone against God's will and would face the consequences. However, he was more concerned about the Aramean army. He believed he could ignore God's judgment, showing his lack of respect for the Lord. This mistake proved fatal.
Theme notes and profiles
Parallels
People
Israel: Patriarch, son of Isaac, father of twelve tribes
Glossary
Ahab (King) Chronicles, Books of First and Second Genealogy Jehoshaphat (Person) Ramoth-Gilead