1 Kings 20:23

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

Meanwhile, Benhadad's officials went to him and explained: Israel's gods are mountain gods. We fought Israel's army in the hills, and that's why they defeated us. But if we fight them on flat land, there's no way we can lose.

Cross References

1 Kings 14:23

They also built their own local shrines and stone images of foreign gods, and they set up sacred poles for worshipping the goddess Asherah on every hill and in the shade of large trees.

1 Kings 20:24

Here's what you should do. First, get rid of those thirty-two kings and put army commanders in their places.

1 Kings 20:28

The prophet went to Ahab and said, “The Syrians think the LORD is a god of the hills and not of the valleys. So he has promised to help you defeat their powerful army. Then you will know that the LORD is in control.”

1 Kings 20:31

His officials said, “Your Majesty, we've heard that Israel's kings keep their agreements. We will wrap sackcloth around our waists, put ropes around our heads, and ask Ahab to let you live.”

2 Kings 19:12

The Assyrian kings before me destroyed the towns of Gozan, Haran, Rezeph, and everyone from Eden who lived in Telassar. What good did their gods do them?

Isaiah 36:20

None of these gods kept their people safe from the king of Assyria. Do you think the LORD, your God, can do any better?

Isaiah 42:8

My name is the LORD! I won't let idols or humans share my glory and praise.

Jeremiah 16:19

Our LORD, you are the one who gives me strength and protects me like a fortress when I am in trouble. People will come to you from distant nations and say, “Our ancestors worshipped false and useless gods,

1 Samuel 4:8

We're in big trouble! Who can save us from these powerful gods? They're the same gods who made all those horrible things happen to the Egyptians in the desert.