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Wesley's Explanatory Notes - 1 Kings 20:22

And the prophet came to the king of Israel, and said unto him, Go, strengthen thyself, and mark, and see what thou doest: for at the return of the year the king of Syria will come up against thee.Mark, and see — Consider what is necessary for thee to do by way of preparation. The enemies of the children of God, are restless in their malice and tho' they may take some breathing time for themselves, they are still breathing out slaughter against the church. It therefore concerns us always to... read more

John Wesley

Wesley's Explanatory Notes - 1 Kings 20:23

And the servants of the king of Syria said unto him, Their gods are gods of the hills; therefore they were stronger than we; but let us fight against them in the plain, and surely we shall be stronger than they.Said to him — They suppose that their gods were no better than the Syrian gods and that there were many gods who had each his particular charge and jurisdiction; which was the opinion of all heathen nations; that some were gods of the woods, other of the rivers, and others of the... read more

John Wesley

Wesley's Explanatory Notes - 1 Kings 20:24

And do this thing, Take the kings away, every man out of his place, and put captains in their rooms:Take the kings away — Who being of softer education, and less experienced in military matters, were less fit for service; and being many of them but mercenaries, and therefore less concerned in his good success, would be more cautions in venturing themselves.Captains — That is, experienced soldiers of his own subjects, who would faithfully obey the commands of the general (to which the kings... read more

John Wesley

Wesley's Explanatory Notes - 1 Kings 20:27

And the children of Israel were numbered, and were all present, and went against them: and the children of Israel pitched before them like two little flocks of kids; but the Syrians filled the country.And went — Being encouraged by the remembrance of their former success, and an expectation of assistance from God again.And pitched — Probably upon some hilly ground, where they might secure themselves, and watch for advantage against their enemies; which may be the reason why the Syrians durst... read more

John Wesley

Wesley's Explanatory Notes - 1 Kings 20:30

But the rest fled to Aphek, into the city; and there a wall fell upon twenty and seven thousand of the men that were left. And Benhadad fled, and came into the city, into an inner chamber.The wall — Or, the walls (the singular number, for the plural) of the city; in which they were now fortifying themselves. This might possibly happen thro' natural causes; but most probably, was effected by the mighty power of God, sending some earthquake, or violent storm which threw down the walls upon them;... read more

John Wesley

Wesley's Explanatory Notes - 1 Kings 20:31

And his servants said unto him, Behold now, we have heard that the kings of the house of Israel are merciful kings: let us, I pray thee, put sackcloth on our loins, and ropes upon our heads, and go out to the king of Israel: peradventure he will save thy life.He will save thy life — This encouragement have all poor sinners, to repent and humble themselves before God. The God of Israel is a merciful God; let us rend our hearts and return to him. read more

John Wesley

Wesley's Explanatory Notes - 1 Kings 20:32

So they girded sackcloth on their loins, and put ropes on their heads, and came to the king of Israel, and said, Thy servant Benhadad saith, I pray thee, let me live. And he said, Is he yet alive? he is my brother.My brother — I do not only pardon him, but honour and love him as my brother. What a change is here! From the height of prosperity, to the depth of distress. See the uncertainty of human affairs! Such turns are they subject to, that the spoke of the wheel which is uppermost now, may... read more

John Wesley

Wesley's Explanatory Notes - 1 Kings 20:33

Now the men did diligently observe whether any thing would come from him, and did hastily catch it: and they said, Thy brother Benhadad. Then he said, Go ye, bring him. Then Benhadad came forth to him; and he caused him to come up into the chariot.Thy brother — Understand, Liveth: for that he enquired after, verse32. read more

John Wesley

Wesley's Explanatory Notes - 1 Kings 20:34

And Benhadad said unto him, The cities, which my father took from thy father, I will restore; and thou shalt make streets for thee in Damascus, as my father made in Samaria. Then said Ahab, I will send thee away with this covenant. So he made a covenant with him, and sent him away.Streets — Or, Markets, etc. places where thou mayest either receive the tribute which I promise to pay thee, or exercise judicature upon my subjects in case of their refusal.So he made, … — He takes no notice of his... read more

John Wesley

Wesley's Explanatory Notes - 1 Kings 20:35

And a certain man of the sons of the prophets said unto his neighbour in the word of the LORD, Smite me, I pray thee. And the man refused to smite him.In the word — ln the name, and by the command of God, whereof doubtless he had informed him.Smite me — So as to wound me, verse37. He speaks what God commanded him, though it was to his own hurt; by which obedience to God, he secretly reproacheth Ahab's disobedience in a far easier matter. And this the prophet by God's appointment desires, that... read more

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Wesley's Explanatory Notes - 1 Kings 20:27

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Wesley's Explanatory Notes - 1 Kings 20:31

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Wesley's Explanatory Notes - 1 Kings 20:34

Wesley's Explanatory Notes - 1 Kings 20:35

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