Translations
Modern
However, a certain man drew his bow without taking special aim, and he struck the king of Israel between the joints of his armor. So the king said to his charioteer, “Turn around and take me out of the battle, for I am badly wounded!”
Traditional
And a certain man drew a bow at a venture, and smote the king of Israel between the joints of the harness: therefore he said to his chariot man, Turn thine hand, that thou mayest carry me out of the host; for I am wounded.
Literal
And a certain man drew with the bow in his simplicity, and he struck the king of Israel between the joints and between his armor. And he said to the charioteer, “Turn your hand and take me out of the battle, for I am badly wounded.”
Latin
Accidit autem ut unus e populo sagittam in incertum jaceret, et percuteret regem Israël inter cervicem et scapulas. At ille aurigæ suo ait: Converte manum tuam, et educ me de acie, quia vulneratus sum.
Original
Hebrew
English
However, a certain man drew his bow without taking special aim, and he struck the king of Israel between the joints of his armor. So the king said to his charioteer, “Turn around and take me out of the battle, for I am badly wounded!”
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
Topics
Chariots: Drivers Generally Employed For Coat of Mail: General Scriptures Concerning