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1 Kings 22:30

1 Kings 22:30
And the king of Israel said unto Jehoshaphat, I will disguise myself, and enter into the battle; but put thou on thy robes. And the king of Israel disguised himself, and went into the battle.

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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

And a certain man drew a bow at a venture,.... Not aiming at the king of Israel, or knowing whereabout he was. In the…

Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

I will disguise myself - Ahab had probably heard of Ben-hadad’s order to his captains 1Ki 22:31.

Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832

I will disguise myself - Probably he had heard of the orders given by Ben-hadad to his thirty-two captains, to fight…

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17141 Kings 22:29-40

The matter in contest between God's prophet and Ahab's prophets is here soon determined, and it is made to appear which…

Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921

Battle of Ramoth-gilead. Defeat and death of Ahab (2Ch 18:28-34)

30. I will disguise myself, and enter[R.V. go] into the…