CINXE.COM

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "//www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="//www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8" /><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1" /><title>1 Kings 22:37 So the king died and was brought to Samaria, where they buried him.</title><link rel="canonical" href="https://biblehub.com/1_kings/22-37.htm" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/new9.css" type="text/css" media="Screen" /><meta property="og:image" content="https://biblehub.com/visuals/16/11_1Ki_22_37.jpg" /><meta property="og:title" content="1 Kings 22:37 - Ahab's Defeat and Death" /><meta property="og:site_name" content="Bible Hub" /><meta property="og:description" content="So the king died and was brought to Samaria, where they buried him." /><script type="application/javascript" src="https://scripts.webcontentassessor.com/scripts/8a2459b64f9cac8122fc7f2eac4409c8555fac9383016db59c4c26e3d5b8b157"></script><script src='https://qd.admetricspro.com/js/biblehub/biblehub-layout-loader-revcatch.js'></script><script id='HyDgbd_1s' src='https://prebidads.revcatch.com/ads.js' type='text/javascript' async></script><script>(function(w,d,b,s,i){var cts=d.createElement(s);cts.async=true;cts.id='catchscript'; cts.dataset.appid=i;cts.src='https://app.protectsubrev.com/catch_rp.js?cb='+Math.random(); document.head.appendChild(cts); }) (window,document,'head','script','rc-anksrH');</script></head><body><div id="fx"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx2"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="30" scrolling="no" src="/vmenus/1_kings/22-37.htm" align="left" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div><div id="blnk"></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable"><tr><td><div id="fx5"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx6"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="245" scrolling="no" src="/bmc/1_kings/22-37.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable3"><tr><td><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center" id="announce"><tr><td><div id="l1"><div id="breadcrumbs"><a href="/">Bible</a> > <a href="/1_kings/">1 Kings</a> > <a href="/1_kings/22.htm">Chapter 22</a> > Verse 37</div><div id="anc"><iframe src="/anc.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></div><div id="anc2"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><iframe src="/anc2.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></div><div id="ad1"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><iframe src="/ad17.htm" width="100%" height="48" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table><div id="movebox2"><table border="0" align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td><div id="topheading"><a href="/1_kings/22-36.htm" title="1 Kings 22:36">◄</a> 1 Kings 22:37 <a href="/1_kings/22-38.htm" title="1 Kings 22:38">►</a></div></tr></table></div><div align="center" class="maintable2"><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><div id="topverse"> <a href="#audio" class="clickchap2" title="Context and Audio Bible"> Audio </a> <a href="#crossref" class="clickchap2" title="Cross References"> Cross </a> <a href="#study" class="clickchap2" title="Study Bible"> Study </a> <a href="#commentary" class="clickchap2" title="Commentary"> Comm </a> <a href="#lexicon" class="clickchap2" title="Lexicon"> Heb </a> </div><div id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><div class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/1_kings/22.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/1_kings/22.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />So the king died and was brought to Samaria, and they buried him there.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/1_kings/22.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />So the king died, and his body was taken to Samaria and buried there.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/1_kings/22.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />So the king died, and was brought to Samaria. And they buried the king in Samaria.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/1_kings/22.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />So the king died and was brought to Samaria, where they buried him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_kings/22.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />So the king died, and was brought to Samaria; and they buried the king in Samaria.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_kings/22.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />So the king died, and was brought to Samaria. And they buried the king in Samaria.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_kings/22.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />So the king died and was brought to Samaria, and they buried the king in Samaria.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_kings/22.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />So the king died and was brought to Samaria, and they buried the king in Samaria.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_kings/22.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />So the king died and was brought to Samaria, and they buried the king in Samaria.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_kings/22.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />So the king died and was brought to Samaria, and they buried the king in Samaria.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_kings/22.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />So the king died and was brought to Samaria, and they buried the king in Samaria.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_kings/22.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />So the king died and was brought to Samaria. They buried the king in Samaria.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_kings/22.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />So the king died and was brought to Samaria. They buried the king in Samaria.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_kings/22.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />So the king died, and was brought to Samaria; and they buried the king in Samaria.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/1_kings/22.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Ahab's body was taken to Samaria and buried there. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_kings/22.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />So the king died, and was brought to Samaria; and they buried the king in Samaria.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_kings/22.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />When the king was dead, he was brought to Samaria to be buried.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_kings/22.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />So died King Ahab. His body was taken to Samaria and buried. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_kings/22.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />So the king died and was brought back to Samaria, and they buried the king in Samaria. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_kings/22.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />So the king died and was brought to Samaria, where they buried him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_kings/22.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />So the king died and was taken to Samaria, where they buried him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_kings/22.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />So the king died, and was brought to Samaria; and they buried the king in Samaria.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_kings/22.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />So the king died, and was brought to Samaria; and they buried the king in Samaria.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_kings/22.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />So the king died, and was brought to Samaria; and they buried the king in Samaria. <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 the king dies, and comes into Samaria, and they bury the king in Samaria;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_kings/22.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And the king dieth, and cometh into Samaria, and they bury the king in Samaria;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_kings/22.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And the king will die, and he will be brought to Shomeron; and they will bury the king in Shomeron.<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 king died, b and was carried into Samaria: and they buried the king in Samaria. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_kings/22.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Then the king died, and he was carried into Samaria. And they buried the king in Samaria.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_kings/22.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />And so the king died, and came back to Samaria, and they buried him there.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_kings/22.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />So the king died, and was brought to Samaria; they buried the king in Samaria.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_kings/22.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />So the king died and was brought to Samaria; and they buried him in Samaria.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/1_kings/22.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And the King died and entered Samaria, and they buried the King in Samaria.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/1_kings/22.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />So the king died, and was brought to Samaria; and they buried the king in Samaria.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/1_kings/22.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />for the king is dead. And they came to Samaria, and buried the king in Samaria.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_kings/22-37.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=9093" 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">36</span>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="reftext">37</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: ham·me·leḵ (Art:: N-ms) -- King. From malak; a king.">So the king</a> <a href="/hebrew/4191.htm" title="4191: way·yā·māṯ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To die. A primitive root: to die; causatively, to kill.">died</a> <a href="/hebrew/935.htm" title="935: way·yā·ḇō·w (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To come in, come, go in, go. A primitive root; to go or come.">and was brought</a> <a href="/hebrew/8111.htm" title="8111: šō·mə·rō·wn (N-proper-fs) -- Capital of N. kingdom of Isr. From the active participle of shamar; watch-station; Shomeron, a place in Palestine.">to Samaria,</a> <a href="/hebrew/6912.htm" title="6912: way·yiq·bə·rū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- To bury. A primitive root; to intern.">where they buried</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: ham·me·leḵ (Art:: N-ms) -- King. From malak; a king.">him.</a> <a href="/hebrew/8111.htm" title="8111: bə·šō·mə·rō·wn (Prep-b:: N-proper-fs) -- Capital of N. kingdom of Isr. From the active participle of shamar; watch-station; Shomeron, a place in Palestine."></a> </span><span class="reftext">38</span>And the chariot was washed at the pool of Samaria where the prostitutes bathed, and the dogs licked up Ahab’s blood, according to the word that the LORD had spoken.…<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/18-19.htm">2 Chronicles 18:19</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.<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/18-27.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/18-33.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="/2_chronicles/18-28.htm">2 Chronicles 18:28</a></span><br />So the king of Israel and Jehoshaphat king of Judah went up to Ramoth-gilead.<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/18-30.htm">2 Chronicles 18:30</a></span><br />Now the king of Aram had ordered his chariot commanders, “Do not fight with anyone, small or great, except the king of Israel.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/18-31.htm">2 Chronicles 18:31</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/18-32.htm">2 Chronicles 18:32</a></span><br />And when the chariot commanders saw that he was not the king of Israel, they turned back from pursuing him.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">So the king died, and was brought to Samaria; and they buried the king in Samaria.</p><p class="hdg">was brought [heb] came </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_kings/14-18.htm">Body</a> <a href="/1_kings/16-28.htm">Buried</a> <a href="/1_kings/15-8.htm">Bury</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-35.htm">Died</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-35.htm">Dieth</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-27.htm">King's</a> <a href="/1_kings/20-30.htm">Rest</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-10.htm">Samaria</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-10.htm">Sama'ria</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_kings/22-50.htm">Body</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-50.htm">Buried</a> <a href="/2_kings/9-10.htm">Bury</a> <a href="/2_kings/1-17.htm">Died</a> <a href="/2_kings/1-17.htm">Dieth</a> <a href="/2_kings/1-11.htm">King's</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-39.htm">Rest</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-38.htm">Samaria</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-38.htm">Sama'ria</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>So the king died</b><br>This phrase refers to the death of King Ahab, the ruler of the northern kingdom of Israel. Ahab's death fulfills the prophecy given by the prophet Micaiah (<a href="/1_kings/22-17.htm">1 Kings 22:17-28</a>) and Elijah (<a href="/1_kings/21-19.htm">1 Kings 21:19</a>) regarding his demise. Ahab's death in battle against the Arameans at Ramoth-gilead marks the end of his reign, which was characterized by idolatry and conflict with the prophets of Yahweh. His death serves as a divine judgment for his disobedience and the influence of his wife, Jezebel, in leading Israel into Baal worship.<p><b>and was brought to Samaria</b><br>Samaria was the capital of the northern kingdom of Israel, established by Ahab's father, King Omri. It was a significant city both politically and religiously, often associated with the worship of foreign gods due to Ahab's marriage to Jezebel. The transportation of Ahab's body to Samaria signifies the return of the king to his royal city, where he had established his rule and built a palace. This act of bringing the king back to the capital for burial reflects the common practice of honoring a king by interring him in the city of his reign.<p><b>where they buried him</b><br>The burial of Ahab in Samaria indicates the continuation of royal customs despite his ignominious death. Burial practices in ancient Israel were significant, often involving family tombs or burial sites within the city. Ahab's burial in Samaria, despite his failures and the judgment pronounced upon him, underscores the respect for the office of the king. This burial also contrasts with the fate of Jezebel, whose body was left unburied as prophesied by Elijah (<a href="/2_kings/9-36.htm">2 Kings 9:36-37</a>), highlighting the differing ends of the king and queen.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/k/king_ahab.htm">King Ahab</a></b><br>The king of Israel who died in battle as prophesied by the prophet Micaiah. His reign was marked by idolatry and disobedience to God.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/s/samaria.htm">Samaria</a></b><br>The capital city of the Northern Kingdom of Israel, where King Ahab was brought and buried. It was a center of political and religious activity.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_battle_of_ramoth-gilead.htm">The Battle of Ramoth-gilead</a></b><br>The battle where King Ahab was mortally wounded. This event fulfilled the prophecy of Micaiah regarding Ahab's death.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/p/prophet_micaiah.htm">Prophet Micaiah</a></b><br>A prophet of the Lord who foretold Ahab's death, standing firm in his message despite opposition from false prophets.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/j/jehoshaphat.htm">Jehoshaphat</a></b><br>The king of Judah who allied with Ahab in the battle against Aram, highlighting the political alliances of the time.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_certainty_of_god's_word.htm">The Certainty of God's Word</a></b><br>God's prophecies, as delivered by His true prophets, are certain and will come to pass. Ahab's death is a testament to the reliability of God's word.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_disobedience.htm">The Consequences of Disobedience</a></b><br>Ahab's life and reign illustrate the severe consequences of turning away from God and embracing idolatry and injustice.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_godly_counsel.htm">The Importance of Godly Counsel</a></b><br>Seeking and heeding godly counsel, as opposed to surrounding oneself with false prophets, is crucial for making decisions that align with God's will.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_influence_of_leadership.htm">The Influence of Leadership</a></b><br>Ahab's leadership had a profound impact on Israel, leading them into sin. This highlights the responsibility of leaders to guide their people in righteousness.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_divine_justice.htm">The Role of Divine Justice</a></b><br>God's justice is evident in the fulfillment of prophecy against Ahab, reminding us that God will ultimately hold everyone accountable for their actions.<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/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/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><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/why_the_discrepancy_on_jehoshaphat's_actions.htm">In 1 Kings 22:43, why does the text imply Jehoshaphat removed high places when 2 Chronicles 20:33 suggests otherwise?</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 37.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">So the king died</span> [The LXX. makes this to be a part of the proclamation <span class="greek">ἕκαστος εἰς τὴν... γῆν ὅτι τέθνηκεν ὁ βασιλεύς</span>, which involves a very slight change in the Hebrew text, <span class="hebrew">כי מת המל</span> instead of <span class="hebrew">וימת המל</span> and gives a better sense. It has already been stated that the king died. Such repetitions however are common in Hebrew, and this reading has almost the look of an emendation] <span class="cmt_word">and was brought</span> [Heb. <span class="accented">came</span>. The A.V. is against the grammar. As "came" would be a strange word to use of a dead man, it is highly probable that instead of <span class="hebrew">ויבזא</span> we should read <span class="hebrew">ויבואו</span> with the LXX. <span class="greek">καὶ</span> <span class="greek">ῆλθον</span>] <span class="cmt_word">to Samaria; and they buried the king in Samaria</span> ["with his father," <a href="/1_kings/16-28.htm">1 Kings 16:28</a>]. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_kings/22-37.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">So the king</span><br /><span class="heb">הַמֶּ֔לֶךְ</span> <span class="translit">(ham·me·leḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> </span><span class="str2">A king</span><br /><br /><span class="word">died</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיָּ֣מָת</span> <span class="translit">(way·yā·māṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4191.htm">Strong's 4191: </a> </span><span class="str2">To die, to kill</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and was brought</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיָּב֖וֹא</span> <span class="translit">(way·yā·ḇō·w)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<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">to Samaria,</span><br /><span class="heb">שֹׁמְר֑וֹן</span> <span class="translit">(šō·mə·rō·wn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8111.htm">Strong's 8111: </a> </span><span class="str2">Samaria -- capital of northern kingdom of Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">where they buried</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיִּקְבְּר֥וּ</span> <span class="translit">(way·yiq·bə·rū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6912.htm">Strong's 6912: </a> </span><span class="str2">To inter</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[him].</span><br /><span class="heb">הַמֶּ֖לֶךְ</span> <span class="translit">(ham·me·leḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> </span><span class="str2">A king</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_kings/22-37.htm">1 Kings 22:37 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_kings/22-37.htm">1 Kings 22:37 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_kings/22-37.htm">1 Kings 22:37 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_kings/22-37.htm">1 Kings 22:37 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_kings/22-37.htm">1 Kings 22:37 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_kings/22-37.htm">1 Kings 22:37 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_kings/22-37.htm">1 Kings 22:37 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_kings/22-37.htm">1 Kings 22:37 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_kings/22-37.htm">1 Kings 22:37 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_kings/22-37.htm">1 Kings 22:37 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_kings/22-37.htm">OT History: 1 Kings 22:37 So the king died and was brought (1Ki iKi i Ki 1 Kg 1kg) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_kings/22-36.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Kings 22:36"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Kings 22:36" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_kings/22-38.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Kings 22:38"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Kings 22:38" /></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>