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1 Kings 20:22-24
Contemporary English Version
1 Kings 20:22-24
Contemporary English Version
22 Later, the prophet[a] went back and warned Ahab, “Benhadad will attack you again next spring. Build up your troops and make sure you have some good plans.”
Syria Attacks Israel Again
23 Meanwhile, Benhadad's officials went to him and explained:
Israel's gods are mountain gods. We fought Israel's army in the hills, and that's why they defeated us. But if we fight them on flat land, there's no way we can lose.
24 Here's what you should do. First, get rid of those 32 kings and put army commanders in their places.
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- 20.22 the prophet: See verse 13.
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