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Don’t bother with anyone else!” <a href="/esv/1_kings/22.htm">English Standard Version</a> Now the king of Syria had commanded the thirty-two captains of his chariots, “Fight with neither small nor great, but only with the king of Israel.” <a href="/bsb/1_kings/22.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Now the king of Aram had ordered his thirty-two chariot commanders, “Do not fight with anyone, small or great, except the king of Israel.” <a href="/kjv/1_kings/22.htm">King James Bible</a> But the king of Syria commanded his thirty and two captains that had rule over his chariots, saying, Fight neither with small nor great, save only with the king of Israel. <a href="/nkjv/1_kings/22.htm">New King James Version</a> Now the king of Syria had commanded the thirty-two captains of his chariots, saying, “Fight with no one small or great, but only with the king of Israel.” <a href="/nasb_/1_kings/22.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Now the king of Aram had commanded the thirty-two commanders of his chariots, saying, “Do not fight with the small or great, but only with the king of Israel.” <a href="/nasb/1_kings/22.htm">NASB 1995</a> Now the king of Aram had commanded the thirty-two captains of his chariots, saying, &#8220Do not fight with small or great, but with the king of Israel alone.&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/1_kings/22.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Now the king of Aram had commanded the thirty-two captains of his chariots, saying, “Do not fight with small or great, but with the king of Israel alone.” <a href="/lsb/1_kings/22.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Now the king of Aram had commanded the thirty-two commanders of his chariots, saying, “Do not fight with small or great, but with the king of Israel alone.” <a href="/amp/1_kings/22.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Now the king of Aram (Syria) had commanded the thirty-two captains of his chariots, saying, “Do not fight with [anyone, either] small or great, but with [Ahab] the king of Israel alone.” <a href="/csb/1_kings/22.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Now the king of Aram had ordered his thirty-two chariot commanders, “Do not fight with anyone at all except the king of Israel.” <a href="/hcsb/1_kings/22.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Now the king of Aram had ordered his 32 chariot commanders, &#8220Do not fight with anyone at all except the king of Israel.&#8221 <a href="/asv/1_kings/22.htm">American Standard Version</a> Now the king of Syria had commanded the thirty and two captains of his chariots, saying, Fight neither with small nor great, save only with the king of Israel. <a href="/cev/1_kings/22.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> The king of Syria had ordered his 32 chariot commanders to attack only Ahab. <a href="/erv/1_kings/22.htm">English Revised Version</a> Now the king of Syria had commanded the thirty and two captains of his chariots, saying, Fight neither with small nor great, save only with the king of Israel. <a href="/gwt/1_kings/22.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> The king of Aram had given orders to the 32 chariot commanders. He said, "Don't fight anyone except the king of Israel." <a href="/gnt/1_kings/22.htm">Good News Translation</a> The king of Syria had ordered his thirty-two chariot commanders to attack no one else except the king of Israel. <a href="/isv/1_kings/22.htm">International Standard Version</a> Meanwhile, the king of Aram had issued these orders to 32 of his chariot commanders: "Don't attack unimportant soldiers or ranking officers. Go after only the king of Israel." <a href="/msb/1_kings/22.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Now the king of Aram had ordered his thirty-two chariot commanders, ?Do not fight with anyone, small or great, except the king of Israel.? <a href="/net/1_kings/22.htm">NET Bible</a> Now the king of Syria had ordered his thirty-two chariot commanders, "Do not fight common soldiers or high-ranking officers; fight only the king of Israel." <a href="/nheb/1_kings/22.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Now the king of Aram had commanded the thirty-two captains of his chariots, saying, Fight neither with small nor great, except only with the king of Israel. <a href="/wbt/1_kings/22.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> But the king of Syria commanded his thirty and two captains that had rule over his chariots, saying, Fight neither with small nor great, save only with the king of Israel. <a href="/web/1_kings/22.htm">World English Bible</a> Now the king of Syria had commanded the thirty-two captains of his chariots, saying, “Don’t fight with small nor great, except only with the king of Israel.” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/1_kings/22.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And the king of Aram commanded the thirty-two heads of the charioteers whom he has, saying, “You do not fight with small or with great, but with the king of Israel by himself.” <a href="/ylt/1_kings/22.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And the king of Aram commanded the heads of the charioteers whom he hath -- thirty and two -- saying, 'Ye do not fight with small or with great, but with the king of Israel by himself.' <a href="/slt/1_kings/22.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And the king of Aram commanded the chiefs of the chariots which were to him, thirty and two, saying, Ye shall not fight with little and with great, but with the king of Israel alone.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/1_kings/22.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And the king of Syria had commanded the two and thirty captains of the chariots, saying: You shall not fight against any, small or great, but against the king of Israel only. <a href="/cpdv/1_kings/22.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Now the king of Syria had instructed the thirty-two commanders of the chariots, saying, “You shall not fight against anyone, small or great, except against the king of Israel alone.” <a href="/nabre/1_kings/22.htm">New American Bible</a> In the meantime the king of Aram had given his thirty-two chariot commanders the order, “Do not fight with anyone, great or small, except the king of Israel alone.” <a href="/nrsvce/1_kings/22.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Now the king of Aram had commanded the thirty-two captains of his chariots, “Fight with no one small or great, but only with the king of Israel.”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/1_kings/22.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> But the king of Aram commanded the thirty-two captains of his chariots, saying, Fight neither with small nor great, save only with the king of Israel. <a href="/hpbt/1_kings/22.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And the King of Edom commanded his thirtytwo Captains of chariots, and he said: “You shall not fight with small neither with great, but only with the King of Israel!”<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/1_kings/22.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> Now the king of Aram had commanded the thirty and two captains of his chariots, saying: 'Fight neither with small nor great, save only with the king of Israel.' <a href="/sep/1_kings/22.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And the king of Syria had charged the thirty-two captains of his chariots, saying, Fight not against small or great, but against the king of Israel only. <a href="/parallel/1_kings/22-31.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Xx9A0AxPaoQ?start=9021" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/1_kings/22.htm">Ahab's Defeat and Death</a> …30And 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. 31<a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: ū·me·leḵ (Conj-w:: N-msc) -- King. From malak; a king.">Now the king</a> <a href="/hebrew/758.htm" title="758: ’ă·rām (N-proper-fs) -- Syria and its inhab., also the names of a son of Shem, a grandson of Nahor, and an Isr. ">of Aram</a> <a href="/hebrew/6680.htm" title="6680: ṣiw·wāh (V-Piel-Perf-3ms) -- To lay charge (upon), give charge (to), command, order. A primitive root; to constitute, enjoin.">had ordered</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/7970.htm" title="7970: šə·lō·šîm (Number-cp) -- Thirty. Or shloshiym; multiple of shalowsh; thirty; or thirtieth.">his thirty-two</a> <a href="/hebrew/8147.htm" title="8147: ū·šə·na·yim (Conj-w:: Number-md) -- Two (a card. number). Dual of sheniy; feminine shttayim; two; also twofold."></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/7393.htm" title="7393: hā·re·ḵeḇ (Art:: N-ms) -- From rakab; a vehicle; by implication, a team; by extension, cavalry; by analogy a rider, i.e. The upper millstone.">chariot</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer- (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc."></a> <a href="/hebrew/lōw (Prep:: 3ms) -- "></a> <a href="/hebrew/8269.htm" title="8269: śā·rê (N-mpc) -- Chieftain, chief, ruler, official, captain, prince. From sarar; a head person.">commanders,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: lō (Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">“Do not</a> <a href="/hebrew/3898.htm" title="3898: til·lā·ḥă·mū (V-Nifal-Imperf-2mp) -- To feed on, to consume, to battle. A primitive root; to feed on; figuratively, to consume; by implication, to battle.">fight</a> <a href="/hebrew/854.htm" title="854: ’eṯ- (Prep) -- With (denoting proximity). Probably from 'anah; properly, nearness, near; hence, generally, with, by, at, among, etc.">with anyone,</a> <a href="/hebrew/6996.htm" title="6996: qā·ṭōn (Adj-ms) -- Small, young, unimportant. Or qaton; from quwt; abbreviated, i.e. Diminutive, literally or figuratively.">small</a> <a href="/hebrew/854.htm" title="854: wə·’eṯ- (Conj-w:: DirObjM) -- With (denoting proximity). Probably from 'anah; properly, nearness, near; hence, generally, with, by, at, among, etc."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1419.htm" title="1419: gā·ḏō·wl (Adj-ms) -- Great. Or gadol; from gadal; great; hence, older; also insolent.">or great,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">except</a> <a href="/hebrew/518.htm" title="518: ’im- (Conj) -- If. A primitive particle; used very widely as demonstrative, lo!"></a> <a href="/hebrew/854.htm" title="854: ’eṯ- (Prep) -- With (denoting proximity). Probably from 'anah; properly, nearness, near; hence, generally, with, by, at, among, etc."></a> <a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: me·leḵ (N-msc) -- King. From malak; a king.">the king</a> <a href="/hebrew/3478.htm" title="3478: yiś·rā·’êl (N-proper-ms) -- From sarah and 'el; he will rule as God; Jisrael, a symbolical name of Jacob; also of his posterity.">of Israel.”</a> <a href="/hebrew/776.htm" title="776: lə·ḇad·dōw (Prep-l:: N-msc:: 3ms) -- Earth, land. From an unused root probably meaning to be firm; the earth."></a> 32When the chariot commanders saw Jehoshaphat, they said, “Surely this is the king of Israel!” So they turned to fight against him, but Jehoshaphat cried out.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/2_chronicles/18-30.htm">2 Chronicles 18:30</a> Now the king of Aram had ordered his chariot commanders, “Do not fight with anyone, small or great, except the king of Israel.” <a href="/2_chronicles/18-29.htm">2 Chronicles 18:29</a> 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. <a href="/2_chronicles/18-31.htm">2 Chronicles 18:31</a> When the chariot commanders saw Jehoshaphat, they said, “This is the king of Israel!” So they turned to fight against him, but Jehoshaphat cried out, and the LORD helped him. God drew them away from him. <a href="/2_kings/3-7.htm">2 Kings 3:7</a> And he sent a message to Jehoshaphat king of Judah: “The king of Moab has rebelled against me. Will you go with me to fight against Moab?” “I will go,” replied Jehoshaphat. “I am as you are, my people are your people, and my horses are your horses.” <a href="/2_kings/9-14.htm">2 Kings 9:14-15</a> Thus Jehu son of Jehoshaphat, the son of Nimshi, conspired against Joram. (Now Joram and all Israel had been defending Ramoth-gilead against Hazael king of Aram, / but King Joram had returned to Jezreel to recover from the wounds he had suffered at the hands of the Arameans in the battle against Hazael their king.) So Jehu said, “If you commanders wish to make me king, then do not let anyone escape from the city to go and tell it in Jezreel.” <a href="/2_samuel/10-18.htm">2 Samuel 10:18</a> But the Arameans fled before Israel, and David killed seven hundred charioteers and forty thousand foot soldiers. He also struck down Shobach the commander of their army, who died there. <a href="/1_samuel/31-2.htm">1 Samuel 31:2</a> The Philistines hotly pursued Saul and his sons, and they killed Saul’s sons Jonathan, Abinadab, and Malchishua. <a href="/isaiah/31-1.htm">Isaiah 31:1</a> Woe to those who go down to Egypt for help, who rely on horses, who trust in their abundance of chariots and in their multitude of horsemen. They do not look to the Holy One of Israel; they do not seek the LORD. <a href="/jeremiah/46-3.htm">Jeremiah 46:3-4</a> “Deploy your shields, small and large; advance for battle! / Harness the horses; mount the steeds; take your positions with helmets on! Polish your spears; put on armor! <a href="/ezekiel/38-4.htm">Ezekiel 38:4</a> I will turn you around, put hooks in your jaws, and bring you out with all your army—your horses, your horsemen in full armor, and a great company armed with shields and bucklers, all brandishing their swords. <a href="/matthew/26-3.htm">Matthew 26:3-4</a> At that time the chief priests and elders of the people assembled in the courtyard of the high priest, whose name was Caiaphas, / and they conspired to arrest Jesus covertly and kill Him. <a href="/matthew/27-1.htm">Matthew 27:1</a> When morning came, all the chief priests and elders of the people conspired against Jesus to put Him to death. <a href="/mark/14-1.htm">Mark 14:1</a> Now the Passover and the Feast of Unleavened Bread were two days away, and the chief priests and scribes were looking for a covert way to arrest Jesus and kill Him. <a href="/mark/15-1.htm">Mark 15:1</a> Early in the morning, the chief priests, elders, scribes, and the whole Sanhedrin devised a plan. They bound Jesus, led Him away, and handed Him over to Pilate. <a href="/luke/22-2.htm">Luke 22:2</a> and the chief priests and scribes were looking for a way to put Jesus to death, for they feared the people.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>But the king of Syria commanded his thirty and two captains that had rule over his chariots, saying, Fight neither with small nor great, save only with the king of Israel.thirty and two<a href="/1_kings/20-24.htm">1 Kings 20:24</a> And do this thing, Take the kings away, every man out of his place, and put captains in their rooms:<a href="/2_chronicles/18-30.htm">2 Chronicles 18:30</a> Now the king of Syria had commanded the captains of the chariots that were with him, saying, Fight ye not with small or great, save only with the king of Israel.Fight<a href="/1_kings/20-33.htm">1 Kings 20:33-42</a> 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… small nor great<a href="/genesis/19-11.htm">Genesis 19:11</a> And they smote the men that were at the door of the house with blindness, both small and great: so that they wearied themselves to find the door.<a href="/1_samuel/30-2.htm">1 Samuel 30:2</a> And had taken the women captives, that were therein: they slew not any, either great or small, but carried them away, and went on their way.<a href="/jeremiah/16-6.htm">Jeremiah 16:6</a> Both the great and the small shall die in this land: they shall not be buried, neither shall men lament for them, nor cut themselves, nor make themselves bald for them:<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_kings/18-22.htm">Alone</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-3.htm">Aram</a> <a href="/1_kings/20-24.htm">Captains</a> <a href="/1_kings/20-33.htm">Chariot</a> <a href="/1_kings/20-21.htm">Charioteers</a> <a href="/1_kings/20-21.htm">Chariots</a> <a href="/1_kings/18-40.htm">Commanded</a> <a href="/1_kings/20-24.htm">Commanders</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-30.htm">Fight</a> <a href="/1_kings/21-27.htm">Great</a> <a href="/1_kings/20-32.htm">Heads</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-30.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-26.htm">Ordered</a> <a href="/1_kings/21-7.htm">Rule</a> <a href="/1_kings/20-31.htm">Save</a> <a href="/1_kings/20-27.htm">Small</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-3.htm">Syria</a> <a href="/1_kings/20-16.htm">Thirty</a> <a href="/1_kings/20-16.htm">Thirty-Two</a> <a href="/1_kings/20-21.htm">War-Carriages</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_kings/4-27.htm">Alone</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-35.htm">Aram</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-32.htm">Captains</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-32.htm">Chariot</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-32.htm">Charioteers</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-32.htm">Chariots</a> <a href="/2_kings/5-13.htm">Commanded</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-32.htm">Commanders</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-32.htm">Fight</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-45.htm">Great</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-32.htm">Heads</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-32.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/2_kings/6-13.htm">Ordered</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-41.htm">Rule</a> <a href="/2_kings/4-2.htm">Save</a> <a href="/2_kings/2-23.htm">Small</a> <a href="/2_kings/5-1.htm">Syria</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-42.htm">Thirty</a> <a href="/2_kings/8-17.htm">Thirty-Two</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-32.htm">War-Carriages</a><div class="vheading2">1 Kings 22</div>1. <a href="/1_kings/22-1.htm">Ahab, seduced by false prophets, by Michaiah's word, is slain at Ramoth Gilead</a> 37. <a href="/1_kings/22-37.htm">The dogs lick up his blood, and Ahaziah succeeds him</a> 41. <a href="/1_kings/22-41.htm">Jehoshaphat's good reign</a> 45. <a href="/1_kings/22-45.htm">His acts</a> 46. <a href="/1_kings/22-46.htm">Jehoram succeeds him</a> 51. <a href="/1_kings/22-51.htm">Ahaziah's evil reign</a> </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>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <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> </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>Now the king of Aram had ordered his thirty-two chariot commanders The king of Aram, also known as Syria, was likely Ben-Hadad II. The Arameans were a significant power in the region, often in conflict with Israel. The mention of "thirty-two chariot commanders" indicates a well-organized military force, as chariots were a crucial component of ancient Near Eastern warfare. This reflects the historical context of the time, where chariotry was a symbol of military might and technological advancement. The number thirty-two may also suggest a coalition of forces, as seen in previous battles involving Aram.“Do not fight with anyone, small or great, This command highlights a strategic focus on a specific target rather than engaging in a general battle. The phrase "small or great" underscores the exclusivity of the command, indicating that the Arameans were to avoid unnecessary conflict with other soldiers or officers. This tactic reflects a calculated approach to warfare, aiming to destabilize Israel by removing its leadership. It also suggests the king of Aram's recognition of the importance of leadership in maintaining the morale and effectiveness of an army.except the king of Israel.” The king of Israel at this time was Ahab, known for his idolatry and opposition to the prophets of Yahweh. The focus on Ahab aligns with the biblical theme of divine judgment against leaders who lead their people away from God. This directive can be seen as part of a larger narrative where God uses foreign nations to execute judgment on Israel, as seen in other parts of the Old Testament. The targeting of Ahab also foreshadows his eventual downfall, fulfilling the prophetic words spoken against him by prophets like Elijah. This moment can be viewed as a type of Christ, where the focus on a single leader in battle contrasts with Jesus, who, as the ultimate King, willingly faced His enemies to bring salvation.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/k/king_of_aram.htm">King of Aram</a> The ruler of Aram (Syria), who is in conflict with Israel. His strategic focus is on targeting the king of Israel. 2. <a href="/topical/t/thirty-two_chariot_commanders.htm">Thirty-two Chariot Commanders</a> Military leaders under the king of Aram, tasked with a specific mission to target the king of Israel. 3. <a href="/topical/k/king_of_israel.htm">King of Israel</a> At this time, Ahab is the king of Israel, known for his idolatry and opposition to the prophets of God. 4. <a href="/topical/b/battle_of_ramoth-gilead.htm">Battle of Ramoth-gilead</a> The location of the conflict between the allied forces of Israel and Judah against Aram. 5. <a href="/topical/j/jehoshaphat.htm">Jehoshaphat</a> The king of Judah, who allied with Ahab in this battle, demonstrating a political and military alliance.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_futility_of_human_plans.htm">The Futility of Human Plans</a> Despite the king of Aram's strategic focus, God's sovereignty ultimately determines the outcome. Human plans are subject to God's will. <a href="/topical/t/the_danger_of_misplaced_alliances.htm">The Danger of Misplaced Alliances</a> Jehoshaphat's alliance with Ahab serves as a cautionary tale about forming partnerships that compromise one's values and faith. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_heeding_god's_warnings.htm">The Importance of Heeding God's Warnings</a> Ahab's disregard for Micaiah's prophecy highlights the peril of ignoring divine warnings. Believers should seek and heed God's guidance. <a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_warfare.htm">God's Sovereignty in Warfare</a> The account underscores that God is in control of all events, including battles. Trust in God should supersede reliance on military strength. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_obedience_and_faithfulness.htm">The Role of Obedience and Faithfulness</a> The account encourages believers to remain faithful and obedient to God, even when facing opposition or when God's plans seem unclear.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_kings_22.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Kings 22</a> <a href="/q/could_232_officers_defeat_a_large_army.htm">How plausible is it that just 232 junior officers could rout a massive Aramean army (1 Kings 20:15-21)?</a> <a href="/q/is_ahab's_fatal_arrow_shot_credible.htm">In 1 Kings 22:29-34, how credible is the account of Ahab's fatal arrow wound and its seemingly random shot from a historical or military standpoint?</a> <a href="/q/why_send_lying_spirits_(1_kings_22_22).htm">Why does God send lying spirits to deceive people (1 Kings 22:22)?</a> <a href="/q/how_confirm_isaiah_22_5-7_without_evidence.htm">In Isaiah 22:5-7, how can we confirm the prophecy's historical accuracy regarding the siege if archaeological evidence is inconclusive?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/1_kings/22.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(31)His thirty and two captains.--See <a href="/1_kings/20-16.htm" title="And they went out at noon. But Benhadad was drinking himself drunk in the pavilions, he and the kings, the thirty and two kings that helped him.">1Kings 20:16</a>; <a href="/1_kings/20-24.htm" title="And do this thing, Take the kings away, every man out of his place, and put captains in their rooms:">1Kings 20:24</a>. The power of Syria had already recovered itself, and is directed with singular virulence against the person of the king who had unwisely spared it. Ahab is represented as the mover of the whole war, and as fighting bravely to the death.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_kings/22.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 31. - But the king of Syria commanded [rather, had commanded. These words are of the nature of a parenthesis. "Now the king," etc. צִוָּה is so rendered in <a href="/2_chronicles/18-30.htm">2 Chronicles 18:30</a>] his thirty and two captains [mentioned in <a href="/1_kings/20-24.htm">1 Kings 20:24</a>. It does not follow, however (Wordsworth), that these very men had been spared by Ahab] that had rule over his chariots [Heb. chariotry. Another indication that the chariots were regarded as the most important arm of the Syrian service], saying, Fight neither with small nor great, save only with the king of Israel. [This Orientalism, translated into Western ideas, means, "Direct your weapons against the king." What Ahab had done to provoke such resentment is not quite clear. Rawlinson supposes that Ben-hadad's "defeat and captivity were still rankling in his mind, and he wished to retaliate on Ahab the humiliation which he considered himself to have suffered." But it is impossible to see in Ahab's generous conduct towards him a sufficient reason for the fierce hatred which these words disclose. It is much more probable that some affront had subsequently been offered to the Syrian monarch, possibly in the shape of the reproaches which Ahab may have addressed to him on account of his retention of Ramoth-Gilead, and the gross violation of the treaty of <a href="/1_kings/20-34.htm">1 Kings 20:34</a>. It is also possible that he hoped that the death of Ahab would terminate the war (Bahr).] <a href="/commentaries/1_kings/22-31.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>Now the king וּמֶ֣לֶךְ (ū·me·leḵ) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> A king of Aram אֲרָ֡ם (’ă·rām) Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_758.htm">Strong's 758: </a> Aram -- Syria had ordered צִוָּ֣ה (ṣiw·wāh) Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6680.htm">Strong's 6680: </a> To lay charge (upon), give charge (to), command, order his thirty-two שְׁלֹשִׁ֤ים (šə·lō·šîm) Number - common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7970.htm">Strong's 7970: </a> Thirty, thirtieth chariot הָרֶ֨כֶב (hā·re·ḵeḇ) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7393.htm">Strong's 7393: </a> A vehicle, a team, cavalry, a rider, the upper millstone commanders, שָׂרֵי֩ (śā·rê) Noun - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8269.htm">Strong's 8269: </a> Chieftain, chief, ruler, official, captain, prince “Do not לֹ֚א (lō) Adverb - Negative particle <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> Not, no fight תִּלָּ֣חֲמ֔וּ (til·lā·ḥă·mū) Verb - Nifal - Imperfect - second person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3898.htm">Strong's 3898: </a> To feed on, to consume, to battle with anyone, אֶת־ (’eṯ-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_854.htm">Strong's 854: </a> Nearness, near, with, by, at, among small קָטֹ֖ן (qā·ṭōn) Adjective - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6996.htm">Strong's 6996: </a> Small, young, unimportant or great, גָּד֑וֹל (gā·ḏō·wl) Adjective - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1419.htm">Strong's 1419: </a> Great, older, insolent except כִּ֛י (kî) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> A relative conjunction the king מֶ֥לֶךְ (me·leḵ) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> A king of Israel.” יִשְׂרָאֵ֖ל (yiś·rā·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3478.htm">Strong's 3478: </a> Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_kings/22-31.htm">1 Kings 22:31 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/1_kings/22-31.htm">1 Kings 22:31 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/1_kings/22-31.htm">1 Kings 22:31 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/1_kings/22-31.htm">1 Kings 22:31 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/1_kings/22-31.htm">1 Kings 22:31 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/1_kings/22-31.htm">1 Kings 22:31 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_kings/22-31.htm">1 Kings 22:31 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_kings/22-31.htm">1 Kings 22:31 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/1_kings/22-31.htm">1 Kings 22:31 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/1_kings/22-31.htm">1 Kings 22:31 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-31.htm">OT History: 1 Kings 22:31 Now the king of Syria had commanded (1Ki iKi i Ki 1 Kg 1kg) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_kings/22-30.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Kings 22:30"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Kings 22:30" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_kings/22-32.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Kings 22:32"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Kings 22:32" /></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>