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Every man to his land!&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/1_kings/22.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Just as the sun was setting, the cry ran through his troops: “We’re done for! Run for your lives!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/1_kings/22.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And about sunset a cry went through the army, “Every man to his city, and every man to his country!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/1_kings/22.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />As the sun was setting, the cry rang out in the army: “Every man to his own city, and every man to his own land!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_kings/22.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And there went a proclamation throughout the host about the going down of the sun, saying, Every man to his city, and every man to his own country.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_kings/22.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Then, as the sun was going down, a shout went throughout the army, saying, “Every man to his city, and every man to his own country!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_kings/22.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then the word passed throughout the army close to sunset, saying, “Every man to his city, and every man to his country!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_kings/22.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Then a cry passed throughout the army close to sunset, saying, &#8220Every man to his city and every man to his country.&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_kings/22.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Then a cry passed throughout the army close to sunset, saying, “Every man to his city and every man to his country.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_kings/22.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Then a shout of lament passed throughout the camp close to sunset, saying, “Every man to his city and every man to his land.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_kings/22.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Then about sundown a resounding cry passed throughout the army, saying, “Every man to his city and every man to his own country!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_kings/22.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then the cry rang out in the army as the sun set, declaring: Each man to his own city, and each man to his own land!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_kings/22.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then the cry rang out in the army as the sun set, declaring: Each man to his own city, and each man to his own land! <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_kings/22.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And there went a cry throughout the host about the going down of the sun, saying, Every man to his city, and every man to his country.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/1_kings/22.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />As the sun was going down, someone in Israel's army shouted to the others, "Retreat! Go back home!" <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_kings/22.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And there went a cry throughout the host about the going down of the sun, saying, Every man to his city, and every man to his country.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_kings/22.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />At sundown a cry went through the army, "Every man to his own city! Every man to his own property!"<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_kings/22.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Near sunset the order went out through the Israelite ranks: "Each of you go back to your own country and city!" <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_kings/22.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />As the day drew to a close, this order was circulated throughout the army telling the soldiers, "Everybody go back to his city and to his own land." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_kings/22.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />As the sun was setting, the cry rang out in the army: ?Every man to his own city, and every man to his own land!?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_kings/22.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />As the sun was setting, a cry went through the camp, "Each one should return to his city and to his homeland."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_kings/22.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />A cry went throughout the army about the going down of the sun, saying, "Every man to his city, and every man to his country."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_kings/22.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And there went a proclamation throughout the host about the setting of the sun, saying, Every man to his city, and every man to his own country.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_kings/22.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />A cry went throughout the army about the going down of the sun, saying, “Every man to his city, and every man to his country!” <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/1_kings/22.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and he causes the cry to pass over through the camp, at the going in of the sun, saying, “Each to his city, and each to his land!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_kings/22.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and he causeth the cry to pass over through the camp, at the going in of the sun, saying, 'Each unto his city, and each unto his land.'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_kings/22.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And a shout of joy will pass through in the camp as the sun went down, saying, A man to his city, and a man to his land.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/1_kings/22.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And the herald proclaimed through all the army before the sun set, saying: Let every man return to his own city, and to his own country. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_kings/22.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And a herald proclaimed throughout the entire army, before the setting of the sun, saying: “Let each one return to his own city, and to his own land.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_kings/22.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />At sunset a cry went through the army, “Every man to his city, every man to his land!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_kings/22.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Then about sunset a shout went through the army, “Every man to his city, and every man to his country!”<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_kings/22.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And at sunset a herald proclaimed throughout the army, saying, Go, every man to his city and every man to his own country.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/1_kings/22.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And a Herald called in the camp when the sun had set, and said: “Go, each man to his town and each man to his land!”<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/1_kings/22.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And there went a cry throughout the host about the going down of the sun, saying: 'Every man to his city, and every man to his country.'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/1_kings/22.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And the herald of the army stood at sunset, saying, Let every man go to his own city and his own land,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_kings/22-36.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Xx9A0AxPaoQ?start=9084" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/1_kings/22.htm">Ahab's Defeat and Death</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">35</span>The battle raged throughout that day, and the king was propped up in his chariot facing the Arameans. And the blood from his wound ran out onto the floor of the chariot, and that evening he died. <span class="reftext">36</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/8121.htm" title="8121: haš·še·meš (Art:: N-cs) -- From an unused root meaning to be brilliant; the sun; by implication, the east; figuratively, a ray, i.e. A notched battlement.">As the sun</a> <a href="/hebrew/935.htm" title="935: kə·ḇō (Prep-k:: V-Qal-Inf) -- To come in, come, go in, go. A primitive root; to go or come.">was setting,</a> <a href="/hebrew/7440.htm" title="7440: hā·rin·nāh (Art:: N-fs) -- A ringing cry. From ranan; properly, a creaking, i.e. Shout.">the cry</a> <a href="/hebrew/5674.htm" title="5674: way·ya·‘ă·ḇōr (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To pass over, through, or by, pass on. A primitive root; to cross over; used very widely of any transition; specifically, to cover.">rang out</a> <a href="/hebrew/4264.htm" title="4264: bam·ma·ḥă·neh (Prep-b, Art:: N-cs) -- An encampment, camp. From chanah; an encampment; hence, an army, whether literal or figurative.">in the army:</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: lê·mōr (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say."></a> <a href="/hebrew/376.htm" title="376: ’îš (N-ms) -- Man. Contracted for 'enowsh; a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term.">“Every man</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">to</a> <a href="/hebrew/5892.htm" title="5892: ‘î·rōw (N-fsc:: 3ms) -- Excitement. Or par; or ayar; from uwr a city in the widest sense.">his own city,</a> <a href="/hebrew/376.htm" title="376: wə·’îš (Conj-w:: N-ms) -- Man. Contracted for 'enowsh; a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term.">and every man</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">to</a> <a href="/hebrew/776.htm" title="776: ’ar·ṣōw (N-fsc:: 3ms) -- Earth, land. From an unused root probably meaning to be firm; the earth.">his own land!”</a> </span><span class="reftext">37</span>So the king died and was brought to Samaria, where they buried him.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/18-34.htm">2 Chronicles 18:34</a></span><br />The battle raged throughout that day, and the king of Israel propped himself up in his chariot facing the Arameans until evening. And at sunset he died.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/18-16.htm">2 Chronicles 18:16</a></span><br />So Micaiah declared: “I saw all Israel scattered on the hills like sheep without a shepherd. And the LORD said, ‘These people have no master; let each one return home in peace.’”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/18-19.htm">2 Chronicles 18:19-22</a></span><br />And the LORD said, ‘Who will entice Ahab king of Israel to march up and fall at Ramoth-gilead?’ And one suggested this, and another that. / Then a spirit came forward, stood before the LORD, and said, ‘I will entice him.’ ‘By what means?’ asked the LORD. / And he replied, ‘I will go out and be a lying spirit in the mouths of all his prophets.’ ‘You will surely entice him and prevail,’ said the LORD. ‘Go and do it.’ ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/18-27.htm">2 Chronicles 18:27</a></span><br />But Micaiah replied, “If you ever return safely, the LORD has not spoken through me.” Then he added, “Take heed, all you people!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/18-29.htm">2 Chronicles 18:29</a></span><br />And the king of Israel said to Jehoshaphat, “I will disguise myself and go into battle, but you wear your royal robes.” So the king of Israel disguised himself and went into battle.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/18-33.htm">2 Chronicles 18:33</a></span><br />However, a certain man drew his bow without taking special aim, and he struck the king of Israel between the joints of his armor. So the king said to his charioteer, “Turn around and take me out of the battle, for I am badly wounded!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/20-42.htm">1 Kings 20:42</a></span><br />And the prophet said to the king, “This is what the LORD says: ‘Because you have let slip from your hand the man I had devoted to destruction, your life will be exchanged for his life, and your people for his people.’”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/21-19.htm">1 Kings 21:19</a></span><br />Tell him that this is what the LORD says: ‘Have you not murdered a man and seized his land?’ Then tell him that this is also what the LORD says: ‘In the place where the dogs licked up the blood of Naboth, there also the dogs will lick up your blood—yes, yours!’”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/21-23.htm">1 Kings 21:23-24</a></span><br />And the LORD also speaks concerning Jezebel: ‘The dogs will devour Jezebel by the wall of Jezreel.’ / Anyone belonging to Ahab who dies in the city will be eaten by dogs, and anyone who dies in the field will be eaten by the birds of the air.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/13-26.htm">1 Kings 13:26</a></span><br />When the prophet who had brought him back from his journey heard this, he said, “It is the man of God who disobeyed the command of the LORD. Therefore the LORD has delivered him to the lion, and it has mauled him and killed him, according to the word that the LORD had spoken to him.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/14-10.htm">1 Kings 14:10</a></span><br />Because of all this, behold, I am bringing disaster on the house of Jeroboam: I will cut off from Jeroboam every male, both slave and free, in Israel; I will burn up the house of Jeroboam as one burns up dung until it is gone!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/16-3.htm">1 Kings 16:3-4</a></span><br />So now I will consume Baasha and his house, and I will make your house like that of Jeroboam son of Nebat: / Anyone belonging to Baasha who dies in the city will be eaten by dogs, and anyone who dies in the field will be eaten by the birds of the air.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/16-12.htm">1 Kings 16:12</a></span><br />So Zimri destroyed the entire household of Baasha, according to the word that the LORD had spoken against Baasha through Jehu the prophet.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/20-36.htm">1 Kings 20:36</a></span><br />Then the prophet said to him, “Because you have not obeyed the voice of the LORD, as soon as you depart from me a lion will kill you.” And when he left, a lion found him and killed him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/21-25.htm">1 Kings 21:25</a></span><br />(Surely there was never one like Ahab, who sold himself to do evil in the sight of the LORD, incited by his wife Jezebel.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And there went a proclamation throughout the host about the going down of the sun, saying, Every man to his city, and every man to his own country.</p><p class="hdg">there went</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_kings/22-17.htm">1 Kings 22:17,31</a></b></br> And he said, I saw all Israel scattered upon the hills, as sheep that have not a shepherd: and the LORD said, These have no master: let them return every man to his house in peace… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_kings/12-16.htm">1 Kings 12:16</a></b></br> So when all Israel saw that the king hearkened not unto them, the people answered the king, saying, What portion have we in David? neither <i>have we</i> inheritance in the son of Jesse: to your tents, O Israel: now see to thine own house, David. So Israel departed unto their tents.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_kings/14-12.htm">2 Kings 14:12</a></b></br> And Judah was put to the worse before Israel; and they fled every man to their tents.</p><p class="hdg">Every man</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_kings/12-24.htm">1 Kings 12:24</a></b></br> Thus saith the LORD, Ye shall not go up, nor fight against your brethren the children of Israel: return every man to his house; for this thing is from me. They hearkened therefore to the word of the LORD, and returned to depart, according to the word of the LORD.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/judges/7-7.htm">Judges 7:7,8</a></b></br> And the LORD said unto Gideon, By the three hundred men that lapped will I save you, and deliver the Midianites into thine hand: and let all the <i>other</i> people go every man unto his place… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/judges/21-24.htm">Judges 21:24</a></b></br> And the children of Israel departed thence at that time, every man to his tribe and to his family, and they went out from thence every man to his inheritance.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_kings/22-34.htm">Army</a> <a href="/1_kings/16-16.htm">Camp</a> <a href="/1_kings/10-5.htm">Causeth</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-26.htm">City</a> <a href="/1_kings/21-2.htm">Close</a> <a href="/1_kings/21-24.htm">Country</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-32.htm">Cry</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-34.htm">Host</a> <a href="/1_kings/16-21.htm">Parts</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-24.htm">Passed</a> <a href="/1_kings/15-22.htm">Proclamation</a> <a href="/1_kings/15-4.htm">Setting</a> <a href="/1_kings/8-54.htm">Spread</a> <a href="/1_kings/8-12.htm">Sun</a> <a href="/joshua/8-29.htm">Sundown</a> <a href="/judges/14-18.htm">Sunset</a> <a href="/1_kings/18-20.htm">Throughout</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_kings/3-9.htm">Army</a> <a href="/2_kings/3-9.htm">Camp</a> <a href="/2_kings/6-6.htm">Causeth</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-50.htm">City</a> <a href="/2_kings/10-11.htm">Close</a> <a href="/2_kings/3-20.htm">Country</a> <a href="/2_kings/2-12.htm">Cry</a> <a href="/2_kings/3-9.htm">Host</a> <a href="/2_kings/9-35.htm">Parts</a> <a href="/2_kings/4-8.htm">Passed</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/24-9.htm">Proclamation</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/18-34.htm">Setting</a> <a href="/2_kings/8-15.htm">Spread</a> <a href="/2_kings/3-22.htm">Sun</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/18-34.htm">Sundown</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/18-34.htm">Sunset</a> <a href="/2_kings/10-21.htm">Throughout</a><div class="vheading2">1 Kings 22</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/22-1.htm">Ahab, seduced by false prophets, by Michaiah's word, is slain at Ramoth Gilead</a></span><br><span class="reftext">37. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/22-37.htm">The dogs lick up his blood, and Ahaziah succeeds him</a></span><br><span class="reftext">41. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/22-41.htm">Jehoshaphat's good reign</a></span><br><span class="reftext">45. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/22-45.htm">His acts</a></span><br><span class="reftext">46. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/22-46.htm">Jehoram succeeds him</a></span><br><span class="reftext">51. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/22-51.htm">Ahaziah's evil reign</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_kings/22.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_kings/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/1_kings/22.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>As the sun was setting</b><br>This phrase indicates the time of day, suggesting the end of a significant event or battle. In the context of <a href="/1_kings/22.htm">1 Kings 22</a>, it marks the conclusion of the battle at Ramoth-gilead where King Ahab of Israel was mortally wounded. The setting sun often symbolizes the end of an era or the closing of a chapter, both literally and metaphorically. Biblically, the setting sun can also signify the end of a period of judgment or the completion of God's will, as seen in other passages like <a href="/joshua/10-13.htm">Joshua 10:13</a>, where the sun stood still until Israel achieved victory.<p><b>the cry rang out in the army</b><br>This cry was a proclamation or command that spread throughout the troops. In ancient warfare, such cries were used to communicate orders or signal retreats. The cry here signifies a turning point, as the battle was lost with the death of Ahab. Historically, armies relied on vocal commands and trumpet signals to coordinate movements, especially in the chaos of battle. This cry would have been a clear indication to the soldiers that the campaign was over and they should return home.<p><b>“Every man to his own city,</b><br>This part of the cry instructed the soldiers to return to their respective cities. In the tribal confederation of Israel, soldiers were often drawn from various cities and regions. The call to return to one's city reflects the decentralized nature of Israel's military structure, where men were not professional soldiers but rather citizens called to arms. This phrase also echoes the dispersal of people after significant events, similar to the scattering of the disciples after Jesus' arrest (<a href="/mark/14-50.htm">Mark 14:50</a>).<p><b>and every man to his own land!”</b><br>The repetition of the command emphasizes the urgency and finality of the retreat. It underscores the personal responsibility of each soldier to return to his own land, highlighting the individual nature of the call. This phrase can be seen as a return to normalcy after the chaos of battle, akin to the Israelites returning to their inheritance after periods of conquest or exile. It also reflects the broader biblical theme of returning to one's inheritance or God-given place, as seen in the Jubilee laws (<a href="/leviticus/25-10.htm">Leviticus 25:10</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/a/ahab.htm">Ahab</a></b><br>The King of Israel who went into battle against the Arameans at Ramoth-gilead and was fatally wounded.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/j/jehoshaphat.htm">Jehoshaphat</a></b><br>The King of Judah who allied with Ahab in the battle against Aram.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/r/ramoth-gilead.htm">Ramoth-gilead</a></b><br>The location of the battle where Ahab was killed.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_arameans.htm">The Arameans</a></b><br>The opposing army in the battle against Israel and Judah.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_army_of_israel.htm">The Army of Israel</a></b><br>The forces that were commanded to retreat after Ahab's death.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_inevitability_of_god's_word.htm">The Inevitability of God's Word</a></b><br>God's prophecies, as spoken through His prophets, will always come to pass. Ahab's death was foretold, and despite his attempts to disguise himself, God's word was fulfilled.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_disobedience.htm">The Consequences of Disobedience</a></b><br>Ahab's life and reign were marked by disobedience to God, leading to his downfall. This serves as a warning that turning away from God leads to destruction.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_godly_alliances.htm">The Importance of Godly Alliances</a></b><br>Jehoshaphat's alliance with Ahab, a king who did not follow God, led to negative consequences. Believers should seek alliances that honor God and His commandments.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_call_to_return.htm">The Call to Return</a></b><br>The cry for every man to return to his own city and land symbolizes a return to one's roots and responsibilities. It reminds believers to return to God and His purposes for their lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_sovereignty_of_god_in_battle.htm">The Sovereignty of God in Battle</a></b><br>Despite human strategies and plans, God remains sovereign over the outcomes of battles and conflicts. Trust in God should be paramount over reliance on human strength.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_kings_22.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Kings 22</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_vaping_considered_sinful.htm">Who were Josiah's sons?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_are_2_chr_18_and_1_kgs_22_inerrant.htm">Comparing 2 Chronicles 18 with 1 Kings 22, how can both accounts be inerrant if they present varying details about the same event?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_god_send_a_'lying_spirit'.htm">In 1 Kings 22:19-23, how can a just and holy God send a 'lying spirit' to deceive Ahab's prophets?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_1_kings_22_20-22_conflict_with_truth.htm">In 1 Kings 22:20-22, does the idea of divine intervention through deceit conflict with other biblical teachings on truth?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_kings/22.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 36.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">And there went a proclamation throughout the host</span> [Heb. <span class="accented">And the shouting passed over in the camp</span>. Gesenius will have it that <span class="hebrew">רִנָּה</span> must mean a "joyful cry," and would see the cause of joy in the cessation of hostilities and the permission to return home] a<span class="cmt_word">bout the going down of the sun</span> [According to the chronicler (<a href="/1_kings/18-34.htm">1 Kings 18:34</a>), it was at sunset that the king died. It seems natural, therefore, to connect this shout with his death. But the approach of night would of itself put an end to the battle. It does not appear that Israel had been utterly defeated, or had suffered great loss. But "they had no master"], <span class="cmt_word">saying, Every man to his city, and every man to his own country</span> [or <span class="accented">land</span>]. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_kings/22-36.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">As the sun</span><br /><span class="heb">הַשֶּׁ֖מֶשׁ</span> <span class="translit">(haš·še·meš)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8121.htm">Strong's 8121: </a> </span><span class="str2">The sun, the east, a ray, a notched battlement</span><br /><br /><span class="word">was setting,</span><br /><span class="heb">כְּבֹ֥א</span> <span class="translit">(kə·ḇō)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-k | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_935.htm">Strong's 935: </a> </span><span class="str2">To come in, come, go in, go</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the cry</span><br /><span class="heb">הָרִנָּה֙</span> <span class="translit">(hā·rin·nāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7440.htm">Strong's 7440: </a> </span><span class="str2">A creaking, shout</span><br /><br /><span class="word">rang out</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיַּעֲבֹ֤ר</span> <span class="translit">(way·ya·‘ă·ḇōr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5674.htm">Strong's 5674: </a> </span><span class="str2">To pass over, through, or by, pass on</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in the army:</span><br /><span class="heb">בַּֽמַּחֲנֶ֔ה</span> <span class="translit">(bam·ma·ḥă·neh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b, Article | Noun - common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4264.htm">Strong's 4264: </a> </span><span class="str2">An encampment, an army</span><br /><br /><span class="word">“Every man</span><br /><span class="heb">אִ֥ישׁ</span> <span class="translit">(’îš)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_376.htm">Strong's 376: </a> </span><span class="str2">A man as an individual, a male person</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to</span><br /><span class="heb">אֶל־</span> <span class="translit">(’el-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> </span><span class="str2">Near, with, among, to</span><br /><br /><span class="word">his own city,</span><br /><span class="heb">עִיר֖וֹ</span> <span class="translit">(‘î·rōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5892.htm">Strong's 5892: </a> </span><span class="str2">Excitement</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and every man</span><br /><span class="heb">וְאִ֥ישׁ</span> <span class="translit">(wə·’îš)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_376.htm">Strong's 376: </a> </span><span class="str2">A man as an individual, a male person</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to</span><br /><span class="heb">אֶל־</span> <span class="translit">(’el-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> </span><span class="str2">Near, with, among, to</span><br /><br /><span class="word">his own land!”</span><br /><span class="heb">אַרְצֽוֹ׃</span> <span class="translit">(’ar·ṣōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_776.htm">Strong's 776: </a> </span><span class="str2">Earth, land</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_kings/22-36.htm">1 Kings 22:36 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_kings/22-36.htm">1 Kings 22:36 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_kings/22-36.htm">1 Kings 22:36 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_kings/22-36.htm">1 Kings 22:36 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_kings/22-36.htm">1 Kings 22:36 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_kings/22-36.htm">1 Kings 22:36 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_kings/22-36.htm">1 Kings 22:36 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_kings/22-36.htm">1 Kings 22:36 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_kings/22-36.htm">1 Kings 22:36 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_kings/22-36.htm">1 Kings 22:36 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_kings/22-36.htm">OT History: 1 Kings 22:36 There went a cry throughout the army (1Ki iKi i Ki 1 Kg 1kg) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_kings/22-35.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Kings 22:35"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Kings 22:35" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_kings/22-37.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Kings 22:37"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Kings 22:37" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>