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.
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Interpretation
Those about Benhadad advised him to change his ground. They take it for granted that it was not Israel, but Israel's gods, that beat them; but they speak very ignorantly of Jehovah.
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This thought runs through 1 Kings 20:22-26.
Glossary
- Syria Place
- Biblical region. Modern identification: Damascus.