And after certain years he went down to Ahab to Samaria. And Ahab killed sheep and oxen for him in abundance, and for the people that he had with him, and persuaded him to go up with him to Ramothgilead .
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Gill's Exposition
And after certain years,.... Two years, according to the Syriac and Arabic versions, or in the third year after the affinity was contracted, see Kg1 22:2,
he went down to Ahab to Samaria; to pay him…
Barnes' Notes
After certain years - In Jehoshaphat’s 17th year 1Ki 22:51, not less than 8 years after the marriage (marginal reference note).
Here is, I. Jehoshaphat growing greater. It was said before (Ch2 17:5) that he had riches and honour in abundance; and here it is said again that his wealth and honour increased upon him by piety and…
Cambridge Bible
killed sheep and oxen This phrase implies a feast, for flesh is eaten in the East only on festal occasions. The phrase used for supplying necessary food is to set bread and water before one.
thathe…
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