And there went a proclamation throughout the host about the going down of the sun, saying, Every man to his city, and every man to his own country.
Study Helps
Interpretation
Ahab basely intended to betray Johoshaphat to danger, that he might secure himself. See what they get that join with wicked men.
Glossary
- City People
- The earliest mention of city-building is that of Enoch, which was built by Cain ( Gen. 4:17 ). After the confusion of tongues, the descendants of Nimrod founded several cities (10:10-12).