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1 Kings 22:1

1 Kings 22:1
And they continued three years without war between Syria and Israel.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

And they continued three years without war between Syria and Israel. From the time that Benhadad made a covenant with Ahab; not three full years, but part of them: it was threatened by Elijah from the…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Three years - These must be counted from the close of the second campaign of Ben-hadad 1Ki 20:34. They were not full years, as is evident from the next verse. Probably the first year is that of…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

Three years without war - That is, from the time that Ahab made the covenant with Ben-hadad, mentioned Kg1 20:34. And probably in that treaty it was stipulated that Ramoth-gilead should be restored to…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

1 Kings 22:1-14

Though Ahab continued under guilt and wrath, and the dominion of the lusts to which he had sold himself, yet, as a reward for his professions of repentance and humiliation, though the time drew near…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

1Ki 22:1-12. Ahab resolves to recover Ramoth-gilead. Jehoshaphat joins him. Ahab's prophets promise him victory (2Ch 18:1-11)

1. they continued three years without war This probably means after the…

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