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1 Kings 20:22

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Then the prophet went to King Ahab and said, “The king of Aram will come back to fight again next spring. So go back and strengthen your army and make careful plans to defend yourself against him.”

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So in the spring, Ben-Hadad gathered the men of Aram and went to Aphek to fight against Israel.

In the spring, when kings go out to war, David sent Joab, his officers, and all the Israelites out to destroy the Ammonites. Joab’s army surrounded their capital city, Rabbah. David stayed in Jerusalem.

Then a prophet went to King Ahab and said, “King Ahab, the Lord says to you, ‘Do you see that great army? I will defeat that army for you today. Then you will know that I am the Lord.’”

In the spring, Joab led the army of Israel out to battle. That was the time of year when kings went out to battle, but David stayed in Jerusalem. The army of Israel went to the country of Ammon and destroyed it. Then they went to the city of Rabbah. The army camped around the city—they stayed there to keep people from going in or out of the city. Joab and the army of Israel fought against the city of Rabbah until they destroyed it.

“I am YAHWEH. That is my name. I will not give my glory to another. I will not let statues take the praise that should be mine.

Lord, your arm is raised to punish them, but they don’t see it. Show them how strong your love is for your people. Then those who are evil will be ashamed. Yes, your fire will destroy your enemies.

All you nations, prepare for war. You will be defeated. Listen, all you faraway countries! Prepare for battle. You will be defeated.

Get good advice when you make your plans. Before you start a war, find good advisors.

The name of the Lord is like a strong tower. Those who do what is right can run to him for protection.

Wait for the Lord’s help. Be strong and brave, and wait for the Lord’s help.

Then Amaziah became very brave and led his army to the Salt Valley in the country of Edom. There his army killed 10,000 men from Seir.

Maybe you will make yourself strong and ready for war, but God can help you win or help you lose.”

One of the officers of the king of Aram said, “My lord and king, not one of us is a spy. Elisha, the prophet from Israel, can tell the king of Israel many secret things—even the words that you speak in your bedroom!”

King Ahab answered, “Yes, there is another prophet. His name is Micaiah son of Imlah. But I hate him because he will not say anything good about me when he speaks for the Lord. He always says things that I don’t like.” Jehoshaphat said, “The king should not say that!”

So the prophet wrapped his face with a cloth. This way no one could see who he was. The prophet went and waited for the king by the road.

Elijah answered, “Lord God All-Powerful, I have always served you the best I can, but the Israelites have broken their agreement with you. They destroyed your altars and killed your prophets. I am the only prophet left alive, and now they are trying to kill me!”

To end my letter I tell you, be strong in the Lord and in his great power.

King Ahab led the army and attacked all the horses and chariots. So King Ahab made the Arameans suffer a great defeat.




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