1 Kings 20:16

New English Translation

They marched out at noon, while Ben Hadad and the thirty-two kings allied with him were drinking heavily in their quarters.

Cross References

1 Kings 16:7

The prophet Jehu son of Hanani received from the Lord the message predicting the downfall of Baasha and his family because of all the evil Baasha had done in the sight of the Lord. His actions angered the Lord (including the way he had destroyed Jeroboam’s dynasty), so that his family ended up like Jeroboam’s.

1 Kings 16:9

His servant Zimri, a commander of half of his chariot force, conspired against him. While Elah was drinking heavily at the house of Arza, who supervised the palace in Tirzah,

1 Kings 20:15

So Ahab assembled the 232 servants of the district governors. After that he assembled all the Israelite army, numbering 7,000.

1 Kings 20:17

The servants of the district governors led the march. When Ben Hadad sent messengers, they reported back to him, “Men are marching out of Samaria.”

1 Kings 22:31

Now the king of Syria had ordered his thirty-two chariot commanders, “Do not fight common soldiers or high-ranking officers; fight only the king of Israel.”

Proverbs 20:1

Wine is a mocker and strong drink is a brawler; whoever goes astray by them is not wise.

Isaiah 5:22

Those who are champions at drinking wine are as good as dead, who display great courage when mixing strong drinks.

Isaiah 54:15

If anyone dares to challenge you, it will not be my doing! Whoever tries to challenge you will be defeated.

Hosea 4:11

Old and new wine take away the understanding of my people.

Amos 6:7

Therefore they will now be the first to go into exile, and the religious banquets where they sprawl on couches will end.