1 Kings 20:33
“Now the men did diligently observe whether any thing would come from him, and did hastily catch it: and they said, Thy brother Benhadad. Then he said, Go ye, bring him. Then Benhadad came forth to him; and he caused him to come up into the chariot.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
Now the men did diligently observe whether anything would come from him,.... That would be a good omen to them, and…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
The meaning of this verse is that the men from the first moment of their arrival were on the watch to note what Ahab…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Did hastily catch it - They were watching to see if any kind word should be spoken by him, from which they might draw a…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17141 Kings 20:31-43
Here is an account of what followed upon the victory which Israel obtained over the Syrians.
I. Ben-hadad's tame and…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
the men did diligently observe whetherany thing would come from him, and did hastily catchit] R.V. the men observed…