1 Kings 20:16

And they went forth at noon. Now, Ben-hadad, was drinking himself drunk, in the pavilions, he and the thirty-two kings helping him.

The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham

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

15Then numbered he the young men of the princes of the provinces, and they were found to be, two hundred and thirty-two,—and, after them, he numbered all the people all the sons of Israel, seven thousand.

17Then went forth the young men of the princes of the provinces, first,—and, when Ben-hadad sent, they told him, saying—Men, have come forth, out of Samaria.

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Cross References

1 Kings 16:9Then conspired against him his servant Zimri, captain of half the chariots,—as he was in Tirzah drinking himself drunk, in the house of Arza, who was over the household in Tirzah.

Proverbs 23:29Who hath woe? Who hath outcry of pain? Who hath contentions? Who hath complaining? Who hath needless wounds? Who hath dullness of eyes?

Isaiah 5:22Alas for them Who are heroes to drink wine,—And men of valour to mingle strong drink,

Hosea 4:11Unchastity, and wine, and new wine, take away the heart.

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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