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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 />the chariot commanders saw that he was not the king of Israel and stopped pursuing him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/1_kings/22.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />the chariot commanders realized he was not the king of Israel, and they stopped chasing him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/1_kings/22.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And when the captains of the chariots saw that it was not the king of Israel, they turned back from pursuing him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/1_kings/22.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />And when the chariot commanders saw that he was not the king of Israel, they turned back from pursuing him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_kings/22.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And it came to pass, when the captains of the chariots perceived that it <i>was</i> not the king of Israel, that they turned back from pursuing him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_kings/22.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />And it happened, when the captains of the chariots saw that it <i>was</i> not the king of Israel, that they turned back from pursuing him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_kings/22.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then, when the commanders of the chariots saw that it was not the king of Israel, they turned back from pursuing him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_kings/22.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />When the captains of the chariots saw that it was not the king of Israel, they turned back from pursuing him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_kings/22.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Then it happened, when the captains of the chariots saw that it was not the king of Israel, that they turned back from pursuing him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_kings/22.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />So it happened that when the commanders of the chariots saw that it was not the king of Israel, they turned back from pursuing him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_kings/22.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />When the captains of the chariots saw that it was not the king of Israel, they turned back from pursuing him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_kings/22.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />When the chariot commanders saw that he was not the king of Israel, they turned back from pursuing him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_kings/22.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />When the chariot commanders saw that he was not the king of Israel, they turned back from pursuing him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_kings/22.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And it came to pass, when the captains of the chariots saw that it was not the king of Israel, that they turned back from pursuing him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/1_kings/22.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />they realized he wasn't Ahab, and they left him alone. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_kings/22.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And it came to pass, when the captains of the chariots saw that it was not the king of Israel, that they turned back from pursuing him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_kings/22.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />the chariot commanders realized that he wasn't the king of Israel. They turned away from him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_kings/22.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />they realized that he was not the king of Israel, and they stopped their attack. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_kings/22.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />When the chariot commanders saw that their target was not the king of Israel, they stopped pursuing him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_kings/22.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />And when the chariot commanders saw that he was not the king of Israel, they turned back from pursuing him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_kings/22.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />When the chariot commanders realized he was not the king of Israel, they turned away from him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_kings/22.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />It happened, when the captains of the chariots saw that it was not the king of Israel, that they turned back from pursuing him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_kings/22.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And it came to pass, when the captains of the chariots perceived that it was not the king of Israel, that they turned back from pursuing him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_kings/22.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />When the captains of the chariots saw that it was not the king of Israel, they turned back from pursuing him. <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 it comes to pass, at the heads of the charioteers seeing that he [is] not the king of Israel, that they turn back from after him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_kings/22.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and it cometh to pass, at the heads of the charioteers seeing that he is not the king of Israel, that they turn back from after him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_kings/22.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And it will be when the chiefs of the chariots saw that it was not the king of Israel, and they will turn back from after him.<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 captains of the chariots perceived that he was not the king of and they turned away from him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_kings/22.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And the commanders of the chariots understood that he was not the king of Israel, and so they turned away from him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_kings/22.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />and the chariot commanders, seeing that he was not the king of Israel, turned away from him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_kings/22.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />When the captains of the chariots saw that it was not the king of Israel, they turned back from pursuing him.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_kings/22.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And when the captains of the chariots saw that he was not the king of Israel, they turned back from pursuing him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/1_kings/22.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And when the Captains of the chariots saw that he was not the King of Israel, they turned away from him.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/1_kings/22.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And it came to pass, when the captains of the chariots saw that it was not the king of Israel, that they turned back from pursuing him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/1_kings/22.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And it came to pass, when the captains of the chariots saw that this was not the king of Israel, that they returned from him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_kings/22-33.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=9043" 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">32</span>When 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. <span class="reftext">33</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: way·hî (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass.">And</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.">when the chariot</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/7200.htm" title="7200: kir·’ō·wṯ (Prep-k:: V-Qal-Inf) -- To see. A primitive root; to see, literally or figuratively.">saw</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî- (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">that</a> <a href="/hebrew/1931.htm" title="1931: hū (Pro-3ms) -- He, she, it. ">he</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.">was not</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/7725.htm" title="7725: way·yā·šū·ḇū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- A primitive root; to turn back transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively; generally to retreat; often adverbial, again.">they turned back</a> <a href="/hebrew/310.htm" title="310: mê·’a·ḥă·rāw (Prep-m:: 3ms) -- The hind or following part. From 'achar; properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after.">from pursuing him.</a> </span><span class="reftext">34</span>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!”…<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/18-32.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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/20-30.htm">1 Kings 20:30-34</a></span><br />The rest of them fled into the city of Aphek, where the wall fell on twenty-seven thousand of the remaining men. Ben-hadad also fled to the city and hid in an inner room. / Then the servants of Ben-hadad said to him, “Look now, we have heard that the kings of the house of Israel are merciful. Let us go out to the king of Israel with sackcloth around our waists and ropes around our heads. Perhaps he will spare your life.” / So with sackcloth around their waists and ropes around their heads, they went to the king of Israel and said, “Your servant Ben-hadad says, ‘Please spare my life.’” And the king answered, “Is he still alive? He is my brother.” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/3-21.htm">2 Kings 3:21-23</a></span><br />Now all the Moabites had heard that the kings had come up to fight against them. So all who could bear arms, young and old, were summoned and stationed at the border. / When they got up early in the morning, the sun was shining on the water, and it looked as red as blood to the Moabites across the way. / “This is blood!” they exclaimed. “The kings have clashed swords and slaughtered one another. Now to the plunder, Moab!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/17-25.htm">2 Samuel 17:25-29</a></span><br />Absalom had appointed Amasa over the army in place of Joab. Amasa was the son of a man named Ithra, the Ishmaelite who had married Abigail, the daughter of Nahash and sister of Zeruiah the mother of Joab. / So the Israelites and Absalom camped in the land of Gilead. / When David came to Mahanaim, he was met by Shobi son of Nahash from Rabbah of the Ammonites, Machir son of Ammiel from Lo-debar, and Barzillai the Gileadite from Rogelim. ...<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_kings/9-22.htm">2 Kings 9:22-24</a></span><br />When Joram saw Jehu, he asked, “Have you come in peace, Jehu?” “How can there be peace,” he replied, “as long as the idolatry and witchcraft of your mother Jezebel abound?” / Joram turned around and fled, calling out to Ahaziah, “Treachery, Ahaziah!” / Then Jehu drew his bow and shot Joram between the shoulders. The arrow pierced his heart, and he slumped down in his chariot.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/35-21.htm">2 Chronicles 35:21-22</a></span><br />But Neco sent messengers to him, saying, “What is the issue between you and me, O king of Judah? I have not come against you today, but I am fighting another dynasty, and God has told me to hurry. So stop opposing God, who is with me, or He will destroy you!” / Josiah, however, did not turn away from him; instead, in order to engage him in battle, he disguised himself. He did not listen to Neco’s words from the mouth of God, but went to fight him on the Plain of Megiddo.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/29-4.htm">1 Samuel 29:4</a></span><br />But the commanders of the Philistines were angry with Achish and told him, “Send that man back and let him return to the place you assigned him. He must not go down with us into battle only to become our adversary during the war. What better way for him to regain the favor of his master than with the heads of our men?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/2-18.htm">2 Samuel 2:18-23</a></span><br />The three sons of Zeruiah were there: Joab, Abishai, and Asahel. Now Asahel was fleet of foot like a wild gazelle, / and he chased Abner, not turning to the right or to the left in his pursuit. / And Abner glanced back and said, “Is that you, Asahel?” “It is,” Asahel replied. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/14-8.htm">2 Kings 14:8-12</a></span><br />Then Amaziah sent messengers to the king of Israel Jehoash son of Jehoahaz, the son of Jehu. “Come, let us meet face to face,” he said. / But Jehoash king of Israel replied to Amaziah king of Judah: “A thistle in Lebanon sent a message to a cedar in Lebanon, saying, ‘Give your daughter to my son in marriage.’ Then a wild beast in Lebanon came along and trampled the thistle. / You have indeed defeated Edom, and your heart has become proud. Glory in that and stay at home. Why should you stir up trouble so that you fall—you and Judah with you?” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/27-54.htm">Matthew 27:54</a></span><br />When the centurion and those with him who were guarding Jesus saw the earthquake and all that had happened, they were terrified and said, “Truly this was the Son of God.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/15-39.htm">Mark 15:39</a></span><br />When the centurion standing there in front of Jesus saw how He had breathed His last, he said, “Truly this man was the Son of God!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/23-47.htm">Luke 23:47</a></span><br />When the centurion saw what had happened, he gave glory to God, saying, “Surely this was a righteous man.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/19-34.htm">John 19:34</a></span><br />Instead, one of the soldiers pierced His side with a spear, and immediately blood and water flowed out.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/12-22.htm">Acts 12:22-23</a></span><br />And they began to shout, “This is the voice of a god, not a man!” / 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.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And it came to pass, when the captains of the chariots perceived that it was not the king of Israel, that they turned back from pursuing him.</p><p class="hdg">that they turned</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_kings/22-31.htm">1 Kings 22:31</a></b></br> 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.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/76-10.htm">Psalm 76:10</a></b></br> Surely the wrath of man shall praise thee: the remainder of wrath shalt thou restrain.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><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="/1_kings/22-32.htm">Commanders</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-32.htm">Heads</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-32.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/1_kings/10-4.htm">Perceived</a> <a href="/1_kings/18-27.htm">Pursuing</a> <a href="/1_kings/17-17.htm">Stopped</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-32.htm">Turn</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-32.htm">Turned</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-32.htm">War-Carriages</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_kings/1-14.htm">Captains</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-34.htm">Chariot</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/19-7.htm">Charioteers</a> <a href="/2_kings/2-12.htm">Chariots</a> <a href="/2_kings/8-21.htm">Commanders</a> <a href="/2_kings/1-14.htm">Heads</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-34.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/14-2.htm">Perceived</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/18-32.htm">Pursuing</a> <a href="/2_kings/2-7.htm">Stopped</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-34.htm">Turn</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-43.htm">Turned</a> <a href="/2_kings/8-21.htm">War-Carriages</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'; 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The role of chariot commanders was crucial, as they were responsible for executing battle strategies. This phrase indicates a moment of recognition and decision-making by these military leaders. The context here is the battle at Ramoth-gilead, where King Ahab of Israel and King Jehoshaphat of Judah were allied against the Arameans. The chariot commanders were likely part of the Aramean forces, tasked with targeting the king of Israel specifically.<p><b>that he was not the king of Israel,</b><br>King Ahab had disguised himself to avoid being targeted, while King Jehoshaphat wore his royal robes. The Arameans had been instructed to focus their attack on the king of Israel, which is why they initially pursued Jehoshaphat. This moment of realization highlights the importance of identifying key figures in battle, as capturing or killing a king could decisively impact the outcome. The distinction between Jehoshaphat and Ahab was crucial, as it prevented Jehoshaphat from being mistakenly killed. This incident underscores the theme of divine protection, as Jehoshaphat's life was spared despite the confusion.<p><b>they turned back from pursuing him.</b><br>Upon realizing their mistake, the chariot commanders ceased their pursuit of Jehoshaphat. This decision reflects the specific orders they had received to target Ahab, not Jehoshaphat. The turning back signifies a shift in the battle dynamics and highlights the precision with which ancient armies operated under command. This moment also illustrates the providential intervention in the narrative, as Jehoshaphat's cry for help (mentioned earlier in the chapter) led to his deliverance. Theologically, this can be seen as an example of God's sovereignty and protection over His people, even in the midst of human conflict and error.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/jehoshaphat.htm">Jehoshaphat</a></b><br>The king of Judah who allied with Ahab, the king of Israel, to fight against the Arameans at Ramoth-gilead. He was mistakenly identified as the king of Israel by the Aramean chariot commanders.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/a/ahab.htm">Ahab</a></b><br>The king of Israel who disguised himself in battle to avoid being targeted by the Arameans, as they were specifically instructed to fight only against the king of Israel.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/a/aramean_chariot_commanders.htm">Aramean Chariot Commanders</a></b><br>Military leaders tasked with targeting the king of Israel during the battle. They initially pursued Jehoshaphat, mistaking him for Ahab.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/r/ramoth-gilead.htm">Ramoth-gilead</a></b><br>The location of the battle between the allied forces of Israel and Judah against the Arameans.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_battle.htm">The Battle</a></b><br>A significant conflict where the alliance between Israel and Judah faced the Arameans, highlighting themes of deception, divine intervention, and the fulfillment of prophecy.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/d/discernment_in_alliances.htm">Discernment in Alliances</a></b><br>Jehoshaphat's alliance with Ahab serves as a cautionary tale about the importance of seeking God's guidance before forming partnerships, especially with those who do not share the same values or faith.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_danger_of_deception.htm">The Danger of Deception</a></b><br>Ahab's attempt to disguise himself highlights the futility of trying to escape God's will through deceit. It reminds believers of the importance of integrity and trust in God's plans.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty.htm">God's Sovereignty</a></b><br>The incident underscores God's control over events and His ability to fulfill His purposes, even through human actions and decisions.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_prayer.htm">The Power of Prayer</a></b><br>Jehoshaphat's cry for help when he was mistaken for Ahab demonstrates the importance of turning to God in times of trouble and trusting in His deliverance.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_prophecy.htm">The Role of Prophecy</a></b><br>The fulfillment of Micaiah's prophecy in this battle serves as a reminder of the reliability of God's word and the importance of heeding prophetic warnings.<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/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_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><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_does_ahab_seek_micaiah's_counsel.htm">In 1 Kings 22:6-8, why does Ahab distrust Micaiah's prophecies but still seek his counsel?</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 33.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">And it came to pass, when the captains of the chariots perceived</span> [in what way we are not told. But Ahab would be known to some of them, ch. 20:81] <span class="cmt_word">that it was not the king of Israel, that they turned back from pursuing him</span> <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_kings/22-33.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">And</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיְהִ֗י</span> <span class="translit">(way·hî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1961.htm">Strong's 1961: </a> </span><span class="str2">To fall out, come to pass, become, be</span><br /><br /><span class="word">when the chariot</span><br /><span class="heb">הָרֶ֔כֶב</span> <span class="translit">(hā·re·ḵeḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7393.htm">Strong's 7393: </a> </span><span class="str2">A vehicle, a team, cavalry, a rider, the upper millstone</span><br /><br /><span class="word">commanders</span><br /><span class="heb">שָׂרֵ֣י</span> <span class="translit">(śā·rê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8269.htm">Strong's 8269: </a> </span><span class="str2">Chieftain, chief, ruler, official, captain, prince</span><br /><br /><span class="word">saw</span><br /><span class="heb">כִּרְאוֹת֙</span> <span class="translit">(kir·’ō·wṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-k | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7200.htm">Strong's 7200: </a> </span><span class="str2">To see</span><br /><br /><span class="word">that</span><br /><span class="heb">כִּֽי־</span> <span class="translit">(kî-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">A relative conjunction</span><br /><br /><span class="word">he</span><br /><span class="heb">ה֑וּא</span> <span class="translit">(hū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Pronoun - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1931.htm">Strong's 1931: </a> </span><span class="str2">He, self, the same, this, that, as, are</span><br /><br /><span class="word">was not</span><br /><span class="heb">לֹא־</span> <span class="translit">(lō-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb - Negative particle<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> </span><span class="str2">Not, no</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the king</span><br /><span class="heb">מֶ֥לֶךְ</span> <span class="translit">(me·leḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<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">of Israel,</span><br /><span class="heb">יִשְׂרָאֵ֖ל</span> <span class="translit">(yiś·rā·’êl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3478.htm">Strong's 3478: </a> </span><span class="str2">Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc</span><br /><br /><span class="word">they turned back</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיָּשׁ֖וּבוּ</span> <span class="translit">(way·yā·šū·ḇū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7725.htm">Strong's 7725: </a> </span><span class="str2">To turn back, in, to retreat, again</span><br /><br /><span class="word">from pursuing him.</span><br /><span class="heb">מֵאַחֲרָֽיו׃</span> <span class="translit">(mê·’a·ḥă·rāw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-m | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_310.htm">Strong's 310: </a> </span><span class="str2">The hind or following part</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_kings/22-33.htm">1 Kings 22:33 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_kings/22-33.htm">1 Kings 22:33 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_kings/22-33.htm">1 Kings 22:33 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_kings/22-33.htm">1 Kings 22:33 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_kings/22-33.htm">1 Kings 22:33 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_kings/22-33.htm">1 Kings 22:33 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_kings/22-33.htm">1 Kings 22:33 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_kings/22-33.htm">1 Kings 22:33 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_kings/22-33.htm">1 Kings 22:33 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_kings/22-33.htm">1 Kings 22:33 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_kings/22-33.htm">OT History: 1 Kings 22:33 It happened when the captains (1Ki iKi i Ki 1 Kg 1kg) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_kings/22-32.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Kings 22:32"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Kings 22:32" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_kings/22-34.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Kings 22:34"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Kings 22:34" /></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>