1 Kings 20:16

And it came to pass, when Achaab heard that Nabuthai the Jezraelite was dead, that he tore his garments, and put on sackcloth. And it came to pass afterward, that Achaab arose and went down to the vineyard of Nabuthai the Jezraelite, + 20:16 Gr. to inherit it. to take possession of it.

LXX2012 (US English)

In The King James Version

And they went out at noon. But Ben-hadad was drinking himself drunk in the pavilions, he and the kings, the thirty and two kings that helped him.

In Context

15And it came to pass, when Jezabel heard it, that she said to Achaab, Arise, + 20:15 Gr. inherit. take possession of the vineyard of Nabuthai the Jezraelite, who + 20:15 Gr. sold it not. would not sell it to you: for Nebuthai is not alive, for he is dead.

17And the Lord spoke to Eliu the Thesbite, saying,

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Cross References

1 Kings 16:9And Zambri, captain of half his cavalry, conspired against him, while he was in Thersa, drinking himself drunk in the house of Osa the steward at Thersa.

Proverbs 23:29Who has woe? who trouble? who has quarrels? and who vexations and disputes? who has bruises without a cause? whose eyes are livid?

Isaiah 5:22Woe to the strong ones of you that drink wine, and the mighty ones that mingle strong drink:

Hosea 4:11The heart of my people has gladly engaged in fornication and wine and strong drink.

Matthew Henry on 1 Kings 20:13-22

Ben-hadad's Defeat. ( b. c. 900.) 12 And it came to pass, when Benhadad heard this message, as he was drinking, he and the kings in the pavilions, that he said unto his servants, Set yourselves in array. And they set themselves in array against the city. 13 And, behold, there came a prophet unto Ahab king of Israel, saying, Thus saith the Lord , Hast thou seen all this great multitude? behold, I will deliver it into thine hand this day; and thou shalt know that I am the Lord . 14 And Ahab said, By whom? And he… Read the whole commentary →

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