1 Kings 20:18
“And he said, Whether they be come out for peace, take them alive; or whether they be come out for war, take them alive.”
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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.
Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And he said, whether they be come out for peace,.... To propose terms of peace:
take them alive; make them prisoners,…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Take them alive - He was confident of victory. Do not slay them; bring them to me, they may give us some useful…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17141 Kings 20:12-21
The treaty between the besiegers and the besieged being broken off abruptly, we have here an account of the battle that…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
take them alive Whatever their mission might be Ben-hadad had no doubt that his followers could surround them and…
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