1 Kings 20:14

The Message

Ahab said, “Really? And who is going to make this happen?” God said, “The young commandos of the regional chiefs.” “And who,” said Ahab, “will strike the first blow?” God said, “You.”

Cross References

1 Kings 18:44

And sure enough, the seventh time he said, “Oh yes, a cloud! But very small, no bigger than someone’s hand, rising out of the sea.” “Quickly then, on your way. Tell Ahab, ‘Saddle up and get down from the mountain before the rain stops you.’”

1 Kings 20:13

Just then a lone prophet approached Ahab king of Israel and said, “God’s word: Have you taken a good look at this mob? Well, look again—I’m turning it over to you this very day. And you’ll know, beyond the shadow of a doubt, that I am God.”

1 Kings 20:15

Ahab looked over the commandos of the regional chiefs; he counted 232. Then he assessed the available troops—7,000.

1 Samuel 17:50

That’s how David beat the Philistine—with a sling and a stone. He hit him and killed him. No sword for David!