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1 Kings 20:13 · KJV

"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."

King James Version

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Passage Context

11And the king of Israel answered and said, Tell him, Let not him that girdeth on his harness boast himself as he that putteth it off.
12And it came to pass, when Ben-hadad 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.
13And, 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.
14And Ahab said, By whom? And he said, Thus saith the LORD, Even by the young men of the princes of the provinces. Then he said, Who shall order the battle? And he answered, Thou.
15Then he numbered the young men of the princes of the provinces, and they were two hundred and thirty two: and after them he numbered all the people, even all the children of Israel, being seven thousand.

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Reflection Questions

1

How do you discern messages that you believe are from God?

2

What does it mean for you to trust in divine intervention?

3

When have you experienced a moment of prophetic guidance?

Life Application

faith

Trust in God's guidance during difficult times. Reflect on how you can be more attuned to His messages in your life.

hope

When facing overwhelming challenges, remember that hope can come from unexpected places. How can you cultivate hope in your situation?

People in This Verse

AhabOT

Ahab was the king of Israel known for his marriage to Jezebel and for leading Israel into idolatry. His reign was marked by conflict with the prophets of Yahweh.

First appearance: 1 Kings 16:30

Unnamed ProphetOT

This prophet delivered a message from God to Ahab, emphasizing God's sovereignty and promise of deliverance. Prophets played a key role in guiding Israel's kings.

First appearance: 1 Kings 20:13

Connection to Jesus

nt fulfillment

This verse shows God's promise of deliverance, which is fulfilled in Jesus, who delivers humanity from sin and death.

See also: Luke 4:18-19

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