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The king told his chariot driver, &#8220Wheel around and get me out of the fighting. I&#8217ve been wounded.&#8221 <a href="/nlt/1_kings/22.htm">New Living Translation</a> An Aramean soldier, however, randomly shot an arrow at the Israelite troops and hit the king of Israel between the joints of his armor. “Turn the horses and get me out of here!” Ahab groaned to the driver of his chariot. “I’m badly wounded!” <a href="/esv/1_kings/22.htm">English Standard Version</a> But a certain man drew his bow at random and struck the king of Israel between the scale armor and the breastplate. Therefore he said to the driver of his chariot, “Turn around and carry me out of the battle, for I am wounded.” <a href="/bsb/1_kings/22.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> 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!” <a href="/kjv/1_kings/22.htm">King James Bible</a> And a certain man drew a bow at a venture, and smote the king of Israel between the joints of the harness: wherefore he said unto the driver of his chariot, Turn thine hand, and carry me out of the host; for I am wounded. <a href="/nkjv/1_kings/22.htm">New King James Version</a> Now a certain man drew a bow at random, and struck the king of Israel between the joints of his armor. So he said to the driver of his chariot, “Turn around and take me out of the battle, for I am wounded.” <a href="/nasb_/1_kings/22.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Now one man drew his bow at random and struck the king of Israel in a joint of the armor. So he said to the driver of his chariot, “Turn around and take me out of the battle, for I am severely wounded.” <a href="/nasb/1_kings/22.htm">NASB 1995</a> Now a certain man drew his bow at random and struck the king of Israel in a joint of the armor. So he said to the driver of his chariot, &#8220Turn around and take me out of the fight; for I am severely wounded.&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/1_kings/22.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Now a certain man drew his bow at random and struck the king of Israel in a joint of the armor. So he said to the driver of his chariot, “Turn around, and take me out of the fight; for I am severely wounded.” <a href="/lsb/1_kings/22.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Now a certain man drew his bow at random and struck the king of Israel in a joint of the armor. So he said to the driver of his chariot, “Turn around and take me out of the fight, for I am severely wounded.” <a href="/amp/1_kings/22.htm">Amplified Bible</a> But one man drew a bow at random and struck the king of Israel in a joint of the armor. So he said to the driver of his chariot, “Turn around and take me out of the fight, because I have been seriously wounded.” <a href="/csb/1_kings/22.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> But a man drew his bow without taking special aim and struck the king of Israel through the joints of his armor. So he said to his charioteer, “Turn around and take me out of the battle, for I am badly wounded! ” <a href="/hcsb/1_kings/22.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> But a man drew his bow without taking special aim and struck the king of Israel through the joints of his armor. So he said to his charioteer, &#8220Turn around and take me out of the battle, for I am badly wounded!&#8221 <a href="/asv/1_kings/22.htm">American Standard Version</a> And a certain man drew his bow at a venture, and smote the king of Israel between the joints of the armor: wherefore he said unto the driver of his chariot, Turn thy hand, and carry me out of the host; for I am sore wounded. <a href="/cev/1_kings/22.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> However, during the fighting a soldier shot an arrow without even aiming, and it hit Ahab where two pieces of his armor joined. He shouted to his chariot driver, "I've been hit! Get me out of here!" <a href="/erv/1_kings/22.htm">English Revised Version</a> And a certain man drew his bow at a venture, and smote the king of Israel between the joints of the harness: wherefore he said unto the driver of his chariot, Turn thine hand, and carry me out of the host; for I am sore wounded. <a href="/gwt/1_kings/22.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> One man aimed his bow at random and hit the king of Israel between his scale armor and his breastplate. Ahab told his chariot driver, "Turn around, and get me away from these troops. I'm badly wounded." <a href="/gnt/1_kings/22.htm">Good News Translation</a> By chance, however, a Syrian soldier shot an arrow which struck King Ahab between the joints of his armor. "I'm wounded!" he cried out to his chariot driver. "Turn around and pull out of the battle!" <a href="/isv/1_kings/22.htm">International Standard Version</a> Meanwhile, somebody drew his bow aimlessly and struck the king of Israel between the scales where his armor breastplates joined, so he instructed his chariot driver, "Turn around and take me out of the battle, because I've been severely wounded." <a href="/msb/1_kings/22.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> 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!? <a href="/net/1_kings/22.htm">NET Bible</a> Now an archer shot an arrow at random, and it struck the king of Israel between the plates of his armor. The king ordered his charioteer, "Turn around and take me from the battle line, because I'm wounded." <a href="/nheb/1_kings/22.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> A certain man drew his bow at random, and struck the king of Israel between the joints of the armor. Therefore he said to the driver of his chariot, "Turn your hand, and carry me out of the battle; for I am severely wounded." <a href="/wbt/1_kings/22.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And a certain man drew a bow at a venture, and smote the king of Israel between the joints of the harness: wherefore he said to the driver of his chariot, Turn thy hand, and carry me out of the host; for I am wounded. <a href="/web/1_kings/22.htm">World English Bible</a> A certain man drew his bow at random, and struck the king of Israel between the joints of the armor. Therefore he said to the driver of his chariot, “Turn around, and carry me out of the battle, for I am severely wounded.” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/1_kings/22.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And a man has drawn with a bow in his simplicity, and strikes the king of Israel between the joinings and the coat of mail, and he says to his charioteer, “Turn your hand, and take me out from the camp, for I have become sick.” <a href="/ylt/1_kings/22.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And a man hath drawn with a bow, in his simplicity, and smiteth the king of Israel between the joinings and the coat of mail, and he saith to his charioteer, 'Turn thy hand, and take me out from the camp, for I have become sick.' <a href="/slt/1_kings/22.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And a man drew with a bow in his simplicity, and he will strike the king of Israel between the joinings and between the coat of mail; and he will say to his driver, Turn thy hand, and bring me forth from the war, for I was wounded.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/1_kings/22.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And a certain man bent his bow, shooting at a venture, and chanced to strike the king of Israel between the lungs and the stomach. But he said to the driver of his chariot: Turn thy hand, and carry me out of the army, for I am grievously wounded. <a href="/cpdv/1_kings/22.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> But a certain man bent his bow, aiming the arrow without certitude, and by chance he struck the king of Israel, between the lungs and the stomach. Then he said to the driver of his chariot, “Turn your hand, and carry me away from the army, for I have been grievously wounded.” <a href="/nabre/1_kings/22.htm">New American Bible</a> But someone drew his bow at random, and hit the king of Israel between the joints of his breastplate. He ordered his charioteer, “Rein about and take me out of the ranks, for I am wounded.” <a href="/nrsvce/1_kings/22.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> But a certain man drew his bow and unknowingly struck the king of Israel between the scale armor and the breastplate; so he said to the driver of his chariot, “Turn around, and carry me out of the battle, for I am wounded.”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/1_kings/22.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And a certain man drew his bow toward him at a venture and smote the king of Israel between the joints of the breastplate; wherefore the king said to the driver of his chariot, Turn around and carry me out of the army; for the pangs of death have come upon me. <a href="/hpbt/1_kings/22.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And one man had shot at him with a bow perfectly, and he struck the King of Israel between the joints of the breastplate, and he said to his charioteer: “Turn your hand and take me from the camp, for the pains of death have come to me!”<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/1_kings/22.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And a certain man drew his bow at a venture, and smote the king of Israel between the lower armour and the breastplate; wherefore he said unto the driver of his chariot: 'Turn thy hand, and carry me out of the host; for I am sore wounded.' <a href="/sep/1_kings/22.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And one drew a bow with a good aim, and smote the king of Israel between the lungs and the breast-plate: and he said to his charioteer, Turn thine hands, and carry me away out of the battle, for I am wounded. <a href="/parallel/1_kings/22-34.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=9050" 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> …33And when the chariot commanders saw that he was not the king of Israel, they turned back from pursuing him. 34<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.">However, a certain man</a> <a href="/hebrew/4900.htm" title="4900: mā·šaḵ (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To draw, drag. A primitive root; to draw, used in a great variety of applications.">drew</a> <a href="/hebrew/7198.htm" title="7198: baq·qe·šeṯ (Prep-b, Art:: N-fs) -- A bow. From qashah in the original sense of bending: a bow, for shooting or the iris.">his bow</a> <a href="/hebrew/8537.htm" title="8537: lə·ṯum·mōw (Prep-l:: N-msc:: 3ms) -- From tamam; completeness; figuratively, prosperity; usually innocence.">without taking special aim,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5221.htm" title="5221: way·yak·keh (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To smite. A primitive root; to strike.">and he struck</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/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/996.htm" title="996: bên (Prep) -- An interval, space between. ">between</a> <a href="/hebrew/1694.htm" title="1694: had·də·ḇā·qîm (Art:: N-mp) -- A joining, soldering, appendage. From dabaq; a joint; by implication, solder.">the joints</a> <a href="/hebrew/996.htm" title="996: ū·ḇên (Conj-w:: Prep) -- An interval, space between. "></a> <a href="/hebrew/8302.htm" title="8302: haš·šir·yān (Art:: N-ms) -- Body armor. Or shiryon; and shiryan; also shiryah; and shiryonah; from sharah in the original sense of turning; a corslet.">of his armor.</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: way·yō·mer (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">So the king said</a> <a href="/hebrew/7395.htm" title="7395: lə·rak·kā·ḇōw (Prep-l:: N-msc:: 3ms) -- Charioteer, horseman. From rakab; a charioteer.">to his charioteer,</a> <a href="/hebrew/2015.htm" title="2015: hă·p̄ōḵ (V-Qal-Imp-ms) -- To turn, overturn. A primitive root; to turn about or over; by implication, to change, overturn, return, pervert.">“Turn around</a> <a href="/hebrew/3027.htm" title="3027: yā·ḏə·ḵā (N-fsc:: 2ms) -- Hand (indicating power, means, direction, etc.)"></a> <a href="/hebrew/3318.htm" title="3318: wə·hō·w·ṣî·’ê·nî (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-Imp-ms:: 1cs) -- A primitive root; to go out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.">and take me out</a> <a href="/hebrew/4480.htm" title="4480: min- (Prep) -- From. Or minniy; or minney; for men; properly, a part of; hence, from or out of in many senses.">of</a> <a href="/hebrew/4264.htm" title="4264: ham·ma·ḥă·neh (Art:: N-cs) -- An encampment, camp. From chanah; an encampment; hence, an army, whether literal or figurative.">the battle,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">for</a> <a href="/hebrew/2470.htm" title="2470: hā·ḥo·lê·ṯî (V-Hofal-Perf-1cs) -- A primitive root; properly, to be rubbed or worn; hence to be weak, sick, afflicted; or to grieve, make sick; also to stroke, entreat.">I am badly wounded!”</a> 35The 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.…<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/18-33.htm">2 Chronicles 18:33</a> 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!” <a href="/2_kings/9-24.htm">2 Kings 9:24</a> Then Jehu drew his bow and shot Joram between the shoulders. The arrow pierced his heart, and he slumped down in his chariot. <a href="/psalms/64-7.htm">Psalm 64:7</a> But God will shoot them with arrows; suddenly they will be wounded. <a href="/lamentations/3-12.htm">Lamentations 3:12-13</a> He bent His bow and set me as the target for His arrow. / He pierced my kidneys with His arrows. <a href="/2_samuel/11-24.htm">2 Samuel 11:24</a> Then the archers shot at your servants from the wall, and some of the king’s servants were killed. And your servant Uriah the Hittite is dead as well.” <a href="/judges/9-53.htm">Judges 9:53-54</a> But a woman dropped an upper millstone on Abimelech’s head, crushing his skull. / He quickly called his armor-bearer, saying, “Draw your sword and kill me, lest they say of me, ‘A woman killed him.’” So Abimelech’s armor-bearer ran his sword through him, and he died. <a href="/1_samuel/31-3.htm">1 Samuel 31:3</a> When the battle intensified against Saul, the archers overtook him and wounded him critically. <a href="/2_samuel/1-22.htm">2 Samuel 1:22</a> From the blood of the slain, from the fat of the mighty, the bow of Jonathan did not retreat, and the sword of Saul did not return empty. <a href="/isaiah/10-15.htm">Isaiah 10:15</a> Does an axe raise itself above the one who swings it? Does a saw boast over him who saws with it? It would be like a rod waving the one who lifts it, or a staff lifting him who is not wood! <a href="/jeremiah/50-9.htm">Jeremiah 50:9</a> For behold, I stir up and bring against Babylon an assembly of great nations from the land of the north. They will line up against her; from the north she will be captured. Their arrows will be like skilled warriors who do not return empty-handed. <a href="/matthew/27-49.htm">Matthew 27:49</a> But the others said, “Leave Him alone. Let us see if Elijah comes to save Him.” <a href="/john/19-34.htm">John 19:34</a> Instead, one of the soldiers pierced His side with a spear, and immediately blood and water flowed out. <a href="/acts/12-23.htm">Acts 12:23</a> Immediately, because Herod did not give glory to God, an angel of the Lord struck him down, and he was eaten by worms and died. <a href="/revelation/6-8.htm">Revelation 6:8</a> Then I looked and saw a pale green horse. Its rider’s name was Death, and Hades followed close behind. And they were given authority over a fourth of the earth, to kill by sword, by famine, by plague, and by the beasts of the earth. <a href="/revelation/19-21.htm">Revelation 19:21</a> And the rest were killed with the sword that proceeded from the mouth of the One seated on the horse. And all the birds gorged themselves on their flesh.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And a certain man drew a bow at a venture, and smote the king of Israel between the joints of the harness: why he said to the driver of his chariot, Turn your hand, and carry me out of the host; for I am wounded.at a venture [heb] in his simplicity<a href="/2_samuel/15-11.htm">2 Samuel 15:11</a> And with Absalom went two hundred men out of Jerusalem, that were called; and they went in their simplicity, and they knew not any thing.and smote<a href="/1_samuel/17-49.htm">1 Samuel 17:49</a> And David put his hand in his bag, and took thence a stone, and slang it, and smote the Philistine in his forehead, that the stone sunk into his forehead; and he fell upon his face to the earth.<a href="/2_kings/9-24.htm">2 Kings 9:24</a> And Jehu drew a bow with his full strength, and smote Jehoram between his arms, and the arrow went out at his heart, and he sunk down in his chariot.<a href="/revelation/9-9.htm">Revelation 9:9</a> And they had breastplates, as it were breastplates of iron; and the sound of their wings was as the sound of chariots of many horses running to battle.wounded [heb] made sick<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.<a href="/2_chronicles/35-23.htm">2 Chronicles 35:23</a> And the archers shot at king Josiah; and the king said to his servants, Have me away; for I am sore wounded.<a href="/micah/6-13.htm">Micah 6:13</a> Therefore also will I make thee sick in smiting thee, in making thee desolate because of thy sins.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_kings/20-11.htm">Armor</a> <a href="/1_kings/20-11.htm">Armour</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-19.htm">Army</a> <a href="/2_samuel/22-40.htm">Bow</a> <a href="/2_samuel/22-36.htm">Breastplate</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-26.htm">Carry</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-33.htm">Chariot</a> <a href="/1_kings/20-22.htm">Drew</a> <a href="/jeremiah/51-21.htm">Driver</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-19.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/1_kings/20-11.htm">Harness</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-19.htm">Host</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-33.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/hebrews/4-12.htm">Joints</a> <a href="/1_kings/9-17.htm">Lower</a> <a href="/1_kings/20-10.htm">Severely</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-24.htm">Smote</a> <a href="/1_kings/18-2.htm">Sore</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-24.htm">Struck</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-33.htm">Turn</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/28-56.htm">Venture</a> <a href="/1_kings/20-9.htm">Wherefore</a> <a href="/1_kings/20-37.htm">Wounded</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_kings/22-38.htm">Armor</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-38.htm">Armour</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-36.htm">Army</a> <a href="/2_kings/2-15.htm">Bow</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/18-33.htm">Breastplate</a> <a href="/2_kings/4-19.htm">Carry</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-35.htm">Chariot</a> <a href="/2_kings/2-5.htm">Drew</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/18-33.htm">Driver</a> <a href="/2_kings/3-10.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/9-24.htm">Harness</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-36.htm">Host</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-39.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/18-33.htm">Joints</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/7-24.htm">Lower</a> <a href="/2_kings/6-31.htm">Severely</a> <a href="/2_kings/2-8.htm">Smote</a> <a href="/2_kings/3-26.htm">Sore</a> <a href="/2_kings/2-8.htm">Struck</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-43.htm">Turn</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/18-33.htm">Venture</a> <a href="/2_kings/4-23.htm">Wherefore</a> <a href="/2_kings/8-28.htm">Wounded</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'; 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The "certain man" is unnamed, emphasizing that God can use anyone to fulfill His purposes. The lack of "special aim" suggests that the outcome was not due to human skill but divine intervention. This aligns with the biblical theme that God directs the course of history, as seen in <a href="/proverbs/16-33.htm">Proverbs 16:33</a>, which states, "The lot is cast into the lap, but its every decision is from the Lord."and he struck the king of Israel between the joints of his armor The king of Israel at this time was Ahab, a ruler known for his idolatry and opposition to God's prophets. The phrase "between the joints of his armor" indicates a precise and vulnerable spot, suggesting that despite human defenses, God's will prevails. This incident fulfills the prophecy given by Micaiah earlier in the chapter (<a href="/1_kings/22-17.htm">1 Kings 22:17-28</a>), where Ahab was warned of his impending doom. The armor, meant for protection, could not prevent God's judgment, illustrating the futility of resisting divine will.So the king said to his charioteer, “Turn around and take me out of the battle, for I am badly wounded!” Ahab's command to his charioteer reflects his realization of the severity of his injury. The urgency in his words underscores the fulfillment of Micaiah's prophecy and the inevitability of God's judgment. Historically, chariots were a significant part of ancient warfare, and the king's reliance on his charioteer shows the importance of such roles. Ahab's attempt to retreat from the battle signifies a moment of human vulnerability and the limits of earthly power. This scene foreshadows the ultimate defeat of those who oppose God's plans, as seen in the broader narrative of Scripture, where God's purposes are always accomplished despite human resistance.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/a/ahab,_king_of_israel.htm">Ahab, King of Israel</a> The king of Israel at the time, known for his idolatry and opposition to the prophets of God. His reign is marked by conflict with the prophet Elijah and alliances with pagan nations. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_arameans.htm">The Arameans</a> The opposing army in the battle, often at war with Israel during this period. They were led by King Ben-Hadad. 3. <a href="/topical/r/ramoth-gilead.htm">Ramoth-gilead</a> The location of the battle, a city of strategic importance that was contested between Israel and Aram. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_unnamed_archer.htm">The Unnamed Archer</a> A soldier in the Aramean army who, without specific intent, shot the arrow that mortally wounded King Ahab. 5. <a href="/topical/j/jehoshaphat,_king_of_judah.htm">Jehoshaphat, King of Judah</a> Allied with Ahab in this battle, he was a king who generally followed the ways of the Lord but made questionable alliances.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty.htm">God's Sovereignty</a> Despite human plans and strategies, God's will prevails. Ahab's attempt to disguise himself in battle could not prevent God's judgment. <a href="/topical/t/the_certainty_of_god's_word.htm">The Certainty of God's Word</a> The prophecy concerning Ahab's death was fulfilled precisely as spoken by the prophet Micaiah, demonstrating the reliability of God's word. <a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_disobedience.htm">The Consequences of Disobedience</a> Ahab's life and reign were marked by disobedience to God, leading to his downfall. This serves as a warning about the consequences of turning away from God's commands. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_divine_providence.htm">The Role of Divine Providence</a> The seemingly random shot by the archer was guided by divine providence, showing that God can use any means to accomplish His purposes. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_godly_alliances.htm">The Importance of Godly Alliances</a> Jehoshaphat's alliance with Ahab, despite Ahab's ungodliness, serves as a cautionary tale about the importance of choosing alliances wisely.<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/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> <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/who_was_micaiah_in_the_bible.htm">Who was Micaiah in the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/why_is_ahab_shown_mercy_in_1_kings_21.htm">How do we explain the sudden divine mercy shown to Ahab in 1 Kings 21:27–29 when his earlier actions were so thoroughly condemned?</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>(34) A certain man.--Josephus says, "a young man named Naaman." (Comp. <a href="/2_kings/5-1.htm" title="Now Naaman, captain of the host of the king of Syria, was a great man with his master, and honorable, because by him the LORD had given deliverance to Syria: he was also a mighty man in valor, but he was a leper.">2Kings 5:1</a> : "because by him the Lord had given deliverance to Syria.")The driver of his chariot.--In the Egyptian and Assyrian monuments, as subsequently in the Greek of the Homeric days, the war-chariot holds but two, the warrior and the charioteer. This is the first place where the chariot, introduced by Solomon from Egypt (<a href="/1_kings/10-29.htm" title="And a chariot came up and went out of Egypt for six hundred shekels of silver, and an horse for an hundred and fifty: and so for all the kings of the Hittites, and for the kings of Syria, did they bring them out by their means.">1Kings 10:29</a>), is mentioned as actually used in war. (See subsequently, <a href="/2_kings/9-16.htm" title="So Jehu rode in a chariot, and went to Jezreel; for Joram lay there. And Ahaziah king of Judah was come down to see Joram.">2Kings 9:16</a>; <a href="/2_kings/9-21.htm" title="And Joram said, Make ready. And his chariot was made ready. And Joram king of Israel and Ahaziah king of Judah went out, each in his chariot, and they went out against Jehu, and met him in the portion of Naboth the Jezreelite.">2Kings 9:21</a>; <a href="/2_kings/23-30.htm" title="And his servants carried him in a chariot dead from Megiddo, and brought him to Jerusalem, and buried him in his own sepulcher. And the people of the land took Jehoahaz the son of Josiah, and anointed him, and made him king in his father's stead.">2Kings 23:30</a>; and compare the proverbial expression of this period, "The chariot of Israel and the horsemen thereof," <a href="/2_kings/2-12.htm" title="And Elisha saw it, and he cried, My father, my father, the chariot of Israel, and the horsemen thereof. And he saw him no more: and he took hold of his own clothes, and rent them in two pieces.">2Kings 2:12</a>; <a href="/2_kings/13-14.htm" title="Now Elisha was fallen sick of his sickness whereof he died. And Joash the king of Israel came down to him, and wept over his face, and said, O my father, my father, the chariot of Israel, and the horsemen thereof.">2Kings 13:14</a>.) . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_kings/22.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 34. - And a certain man [Heb. a man. It was natural for some of the Rabbins to identify this archer with Naaman - the tradition is found in Josephus. But it is directly contrary to the spirit of the narrative to attempt to identify him. As it was a chance arrow, so it was by an unknown archer] drew a bow at a venture [Heb. in his simplicity, i.e., with no intention of shooting Ahab: not knowing what he was doing. That this is the meaning is clear from the use of the words in <a href="/2_samuel/15-11.htm">2 Samuel 15:11</a>], and smote the king of Israel between the Joints of the harness [The marg., joints and the breastplate, comes nearer the Hebrew. But it is clear that the rendering joints, notwithstanding that it has the support of Gesenius and others, is a mistaken one. "In the joints" we can understand, but "between the joints and the coat of mail," gives no sense. It is obvious that הַדְּבָקִים like הַשִּׁרְיָן following, must signify, some portion of the armour, and the meaning of the verb דָבַק adhaesit, leads us to conclude that "the hanging skirt of parallel metal plates - hence the plural" - (Bahr) is intended. The coat of mail only covered the breast and ribs. To this a fringe of movable plates of steel was attached or fastened, hence called דְבָקִים. So Luther, Zwischen den Panzer und Hengel. One is reminded here of the Parthian arrow which wrung from Julian the Apostate the dying confession, "Thou hast conquered, O Galilean." Cf. <a href="/psalms/7-13.htm">Psalm 7:13, 14</a>]: wherefore he said unto the driver of his chariot, Turn thine hand [or, according to the Chethib, hands. The charioteers of Palestine, like those of Egypt and Assyria, or those of modern Russia, held a rein in each hand. Same expression <a href="/2_kings/9-23.htm">2 Kings 9:23</a>. The meaning is "turn round"] and carry me Out of the host; for I am wounded, [Heb. made sick. The king probably felt his wound to be mortal, as a wound in such a part, the abdomen (cf. <a href="/2_samuel/2-23.htm">2 Samuel 2:23</a>; <a href="/2_samuel/3-27.htm">2 Samuel 3:27</a>; <a href="/2_samuel/20-10.htm">2 Samuel 20:10</a>), would be Vulgate, graviter vulneratus sum. How far an arrow in such a place could penetrate, we may gather from <a href="/2_kings/9-24.htm">2 Kings 9:24</a>; cf. <a href="/job/16-13.htm">Job 16:13</a>. And he was seemingly anxious that the army should not know it, lest would soon discover it if he remained with the host; he can fight no longer; his wound needs attention; hence this command. It is quite possible that the charioteer, in the din and confusion of battle, may not have observed that his master was wounded. The arrow had not struck any part of the armour.] <a href="/commentaries/1_kings/22-34.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>However, a [certain] man וְאִ֗ישׁ (wə·’îš) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_376.htm">Strong's 376: </a> A man as an individual, a male person drew מָשַׁ֤ךְ (mā·šaḵ) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4900.htm">Strong's 4900: </a> To draw, drag his bow בַּקֶּ֙שֶׁת֙ (baq·qe·šeṯ) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7198.htm">Strong's 7198: </a> A bow, for, shooting, the iris without taking special aim, לְתֻמּ֔וֹ (lə·ṯum·mōw) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8537.htm">Strong's 8537: </a> Completeness, integrity, also part of the high priest's breastplate and he struck וַיַּכֶּה֙ (way·yak·keh) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5221.htm">Strong's 5221: </a> To strike the king מֶ֣לֶךְ (me·leḵ) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> A king of Israel יִשְׂרָאֵ֔ל (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 between בֵּ֥ין (bên) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_996.htm">Strong's 996: </a> An interval, space between the joints הַדְּבָקִ֖ים (had·də·ḇā·qîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1694.htm">Strong's 1694: </a> A joining, soldering, appendage of his armor. הַשִּׁרְיָ֑ן (haš·šir·yān) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8302.htm">Strong's 8302: </a> Body armor So [the king] said וַיֹּ֣אמֶר (way·yō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> To utter, say to his charioteer, לְרַכָּב֗וֹ (lə·rak·kā·ḇōw) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7395.htm">Strong's 7395: </a> Charioteer, horseman “Turn around הֲפֹ֥ךְ (hă·p̄ōḵ) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2015.htm">Strong's 2015: </a> To turn about, over, to change, overturn, return, pervert and take me out וְהוֹצִיאֵ֥נִי (wə·hō·w·ṣî·’ê·nî) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Imperative - masculine singular | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3318.htm">Strong's 3318: </a> To go, bring, out, direct and proxim of מִן־ (min-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4480.htm">Strong's 4480: </a> A part of, from, out of the battle, הַֽמַּחֲנֶ֖ה (ham·ma·ḥă·neh) Article | Noun - common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4264.htm">Strong's 4264: </a> An encampment, an army for כִּ֥י (kî) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> A relative conjunction I am badly wounded!” הָחֳלֵֽיתִי׃ (hā·ḥo·lê·ṯî) Verb - Hofal - Perfect - first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2470.htm">Strong's 2470: </a> To be weak or sick <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_kings/22-34.htm">1 Kings 22:34 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/1_kings/22-34.htm">1 Kings 22:34 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/1_kings/22-34.htm">1 Kings 22:34 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/1_kings/22-34.htm">1 Kings 22:34 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/1_kings/22-34.htm">1 Kings 22:34 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/1_kings/22-34.htm">1 Kings 22:34 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_kings/22-34.htm">1 Kings 22:34 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_kings/22-34.htm">1 Kings 22:34 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/1_kings/22-34.htm">1 Kings 22:34 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/1_kings/22-34.htm">1 Kings 22:34 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-34.htm">OT History: 1 Kings 22:34 A certain man drew his bow at (1Ki iKi i Ki 1 Kg 1kg) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_kings/22-33.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Kings 22:33"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Kings 22:33" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_kings/22-35.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Kings 22:35"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Kings 22:35" /></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>