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class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/1_kings/20.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/20.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />Sullen and angry, the king of Israel went to his palace in Samaria.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/1_kings/20.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />So the king of Israel went home to Samaria angry and sullen.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/1_kings/20.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And the king of Israel went to his house vexed and sullen and came to Samaria.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/1_kings/20.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Sullen and angry, the king of Israel went home to Samaria.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_kings/20.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And the king of Israel went to his house heavy and displeased, and came to Samaria.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_kings/20.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />So the king of Israel went to his house sullen and displeased, and came to Samaria.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_kings/20.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />So the king of Israel went to his house sullen and furious, and came to Samaria.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_kings/20.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />So the king of Israel went to his house sullen and vexed, and came to Samaria.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_kings/20.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />So the king of Israel went to his house sullen and vexed, and came to Samaria.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_kings/20.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />So the king of Israel went to his house sullen and enraged, and came to Samaria.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_kings/20.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />So the king of Israel went to his house resentful and sullen, and came to Samaria.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_kings/20.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The king of Israel left for home resentful and angry, and he entered Samaria.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_kings/20.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The king of Israel left for home resentful and angry, and he entered Samaria. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_kings/20.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And the king of Israel went to his house heavy and displeased, and came to Samaria.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/1_kings/20.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Ahab went back to Samaria, angry and depressed. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_kings/20.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And the king of Israel went to his house heavy and displeased, and came to Samaria.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_kings/20.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Resentful and upset, the king of Israel went home to Samaria.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_kings/20.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />The king went back home to Samaria, worried and depressed. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_kings/20.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />After hearing this, the king of Israel rode back to his palace in Samaria, frustrated and in a foul mood.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_kings/20.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Sullen and angry, the king of Israel went home to Samaria.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_kings/20.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />The king of Israel went home to Samaria bitter and angry. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_kings/20.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />The king of Israel went to his house sullen and angry, and came to Samaria.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_kings/20.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And the king of Israel went to his house heavy and displeased, and came to Samaria.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_kings/20.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />The king of Israel went to his house sullen and angry, and came to Samaria. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/1_kings/20.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and the king of Israel goes to his house, sulky and angry, and comes to Samaria. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_kings/20.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and the king of Israel goeth unto his house, sulky and wroth, and cometh in to Samaria.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_kings/20.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And the king of Israel will go to his house, rebellious and angry; and he will come to Shomeron.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/1_kings/20.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And the king of Israel returned to his house, slighting to hear, and raging came into Samaria. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_kings/20.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And so the king of Israel returned to his house, unwilling to listen, and a fury entered into Samaria.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_kings/20.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br /> Disturbed and angry, the king of Israel set off for home and entered Samaria.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_kings/20.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />The king of Israel set out toward home, resentful and sullen, and came to Samaria.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_kings/20.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Then the king of Israel went to his house sad and displeased, and came to Samaria.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/1_kings/20.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And the King of Israel went on to his house, while grieving, and was angry, and he entered Samaria. <div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/1_kings/20.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And the king of Israel went to his house sullen and displeased, and came to Samaria.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/1_kings/20.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And the king of Israel departed confounded and discouraged, and came to Samaria.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_kings/20-43.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=8332" 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/20.htm">A Prophet Reproves Ahab</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">42</span>And the prophet said to the king, “This is what the LORD says: ‘Because you have let slip from your hand the man I had devoted to destruction, your life will be exchanged for his life, and your people for his people.’ ” <span class="reftext">43</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/5620.htm" title="5620: sar (Adj-ms) -- Stubborn, resentful, sullen, implacable. Contracted from carar; peevish.">Sullen</a> <a href="/hebrew/2198.htm" title="2198: wə·zā·‘êp̄ (Conj-w:: Adj-ms) -- Vexed. From za'aph; angry.">and angry,</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/1980.htm" title="1980: way·yê·leḵ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To go, come, walk. Akin to yalak; a primitive root; to walk.">went</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al- (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1004.htm" title="1004: bê·ṯōw (N-msc:: 3ms) -- A house. Probably from banah abbreviated; a house.">home</a> <a href="/hebrew/935.htm" title="935: way·yā·ḇō (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To come in, come, go in, go. A primitive root; to go or come."></a> <a href="/hebrew/8111.htm" title="8111: šō·mə·rō·w·nāh (N-proper-fs:: 3fs) -- Capital of N. kingdom of Isr. From the active participle of shamar; watch-station; Shomeron, a place in Palestine.">to Samaria.</a> </span><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="/1_kings/21-4.htm">1 Kings 21:4</a></span><br />So Ahab went to his palace, sullen and angry because Naboth the Jezreelite had told him, “I will not give you the inheritance of my fathers.” He lay down on his bed, turned his face away, and refused to eat.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/13-21.htm">2 Samuel 13:21</a></span><br />When King David heard all this, he was furious.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/19-4.htm">2 Samuel 19:4</a></span><br />But the king covered his face and cried out at the top of his voice, “O my son Absalom! O Absalom, my son, my son!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/21-27.htm">1 Kings 21:27</a></span><br />When Ahab heard these words, he tore his clothes, put on sackcloth, and fasted. He lay down in sackcloth and walked around meekly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/22-8.htm">1 Kings 22:8</a></span><br />The king of Israel answered, “There is still one man through whom we can inquire of the LORD, but I hate him because he never prophesies anything good for me, but only bad. He is Micaiah son of Imlah.” “The king should not say that!” Jehoshaphat replied.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/5-11.htm">2 Kings 5:11</a></span><br />But Naaman went away angry, saying, “I thought that he would surely come out, stand and call on the name of the LORD his God, and wave his hand over the spot to cure my leprosy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/13-19.htm">2 Kings 13:19</a></span><br />But the man of God was angry with him and said, “You should have struck the ground five or six times. Then you would have struck down Aram until you had put an end to it. But now you will strike down Aram only three times.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/16-10.htm">2 Chronicles 16:10</a></span><br />Asa was angry with the seer and became so enraged over this matter that he put the man in prison. And at the same time Asa oppressed some of the people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/18-7.htm">2 Chronicles 18:7</a></span><br />The king of Israel answered, “There is still one man through whom we can inquire of the LORD, but I hate him because he never prophesies anything good for me, but only bad. He is Micaiah son of Imlah.” “The king should not say that!” Jehoshaphat replied.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/26-19.htm">2 Chronicles 26:19</a></span><br />Uzziah, with a censer in his hand to offer incense, was enraged. But while he raged against the priests in their presence in the house of the LORD before the altar of incense, leprosy broke out on his forehead.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/esther/3-5.htm">Esther 3:5</a></span><br />When Haman saw that Mordecai would not bow down or pay him homage, he was filled with rage.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jonah/4-1.htm">Jonah 4:1</a></span><br />Jonah, however, was greatly displeased, and he became angry.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/14-9.htm">Matthew 14:9</a></span><br />The king was grieved, but because of his oaths and his guests, he ordered that her wish be granted<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/19-22.htm">Matthew 19:22</a></span><br />When the young man heard this, he went away in sorrow, because he had great wealth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/6-26.htm">Mark 6:26</a></span><br />The king was consumed with sorrow, but because of his oaths and his guests, he did not want to refuse her.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And the king of Israel went to his house heavy and displeased, and came to Samaria.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_kings/16-33.htm">Angry</a> <a href="/1_kings/14-6.htm">Bitter</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-6.htm">Displeased</a> <a href="/1_kings/20-21.htm">Heavy</a> <a href="/1_kings/20-31.htm">House</a> <a href="/1_kings/20-41.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/1_kings/20-6.htm">Palace</a> <a href="/2_timothy/2-24.htm">Resentful</a> <a href="/1_kings/20-34.htm">Samaria</a> <a href="/1_kings/20-34.htm">Sama'ria</a> <a href="/1_kings/21-5.htm">Sulky</a> <a href="/colossians/3-21.htm">Sullen</a> <a href="/2_samuel/13-2.htm">Vexed</a> <a href="/2_samuel/22-8.htm">Wroth</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_kings/21-4.htm">Angry</a> <a href="/1_kings/21-5.htm">Bitter</a> <a href="/1_kings/21-4.htm">Displeased</a> <a href="/1_kings/21-4.htm">Heavy</a> <a href="/1_kings/21-1.htm">House</a> <a href="/1_kings/21-7.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/1_kings/21-1.htm">Palace</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/13-5.htm">Resentful</a> <a href="/1_kings/21-1.htm">Samaria</a> <a href="/1_kings/21-1.htm">Sama'ria</a> <a href="/1_kings/21-5.htm">Sulky</a> <a href="/1_kings/21-4.htm">Sullen</a> <a href="/1_kings/21-5.htm">Vexed</a> <a href="/2_kings/5-11.htm">Wroth</a><div class="vheading2">1 Kings 20</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/20-1.htm">Ben-Hadad, not content with Ahab's homage, besieges Samaria</a></span><br><span class="reftext">13. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/20-13.htm">By the direction of a prophet, the Syrians are slain</a></span><br><span class="reftext">22. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/20-22.htm">As the prophet forewarned Ahab, the Syrians come against him in Aphek</a></span><br><span class="reftext">28. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/20-28.htm">By the word of the prophet, and God's judgment, the Syrians are smitten again</a></span><br><span class="reftext">31. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/20-31.htm">The Syrians submit; Ahab sends Ben-Hadad away with a covenant</a></span><br><span class="reftext">35. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/20-35.htm">The prophet, under the parable of a prisoner, </a></span><br><span class="reftext">39. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/20-39.htm">making Ahab judge himself, denounces God's judgment against him</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/20.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/20.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Sullen and angry</b><br>This phrase captures the emotional state of King Ahab after his encounter with the prophet. Ahab's sullen and angry demeanor reflects his frustration and disappointment at being rebuked for sparing Ben-Hadad, the king of Aram, whom God had devoted to destruction. This emotional response is consistent with Ahab's character throughout the narrative, as he often reacts with petulance and self-pity when confronted with his failures or when he does not get his way, as seen in <a href="/1_kings/21-4.htm">1 Kings 21:4</a> when he sulks over Naboth's vineyard. Ahab's reaction can be contrasted with the ideal response to divine correction, which should be repentance and humility.<p><b>the king of Israel</b><br>Ahab, the king of Israel, ruled the northern kingdom during a time of significant apostasy and idolatry. His reign is marked by his marriage to Jezebel, the introduction of Baal worship, and numerous conflicts with the prophets of Yahweh. Ahab's leadership is often characterized by moral and spiritual compromise, which ultimately leads to the downfall of his dynasty. The title "king of Israel" serves as a reminder of his responsibility to lead the people in covenant faithfulness, a duty he consistently neglects.<p><b>went home</b><br>The phrase "went home" indicates Ahab's return to his royal residence after the confrontation with the prophet. This action signifies a retreat from the battlefield and a return to the comforts of his palace, yet it also symbolizes his failure to address the spiritual and moral issues at hand. Ahab's physical journey home mirrors his spiritual journey away from God's commands, highlighting his unwillingness to change or seek God's guidance.<p><b>to Samaria</b><br>Samaria was the capital of the northern kingdom of Israel, established by Ahab's father, Omri. It served as the political and religious center of the kingdom. Archaeological findings in Samaria reveal a city of significant wealth and fortification, reflecting the prosperity and power of Ahab's reign. However, Samaria also became a center of idolatry and corruption, as Ahab and Jezebel promoted the worship of Baal and Asherah. The city's eventual destruction by the Assyrians in 722 BC serves as a fulfillment of prophetic warnings against the nation's unfaithfulness. Samaria's role in Ahab's story underscores the tension between political power and spiritual fidelity.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/k/king_of_israel.htm">King of Israel (Ahab)</a></b><br>Ahab was the king of Israel during this time. He is known for his idolatry and disobedience to God, often influenced by his wife, Jezebel.<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 resided. It was a center of political and religious activity.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_battle_with_ben-hadad.htm">The Battle with Ben-Hadad</a></b><br>This verse follows the events where Ahab, after being victorious in battle against Ben-Hadad, king of Aram, disobeys God's command by sparing Ben-Hadad's life.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/p/prophetic_rebuke.htm">Prophetic Rebuke</a></b><br>Prior to this verse, a prophet rebukes Ahab for his disobedience, predicting that his life will be taken in place of Ben-Hadad's.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/a/ahab's_emotional_state.htm">Ahab's Emotional State</a></b><br>The verse highlights Ahab's emotional response—sullen and angry—indicating his displeasure and internal conflict after the prophetic rebuke.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_disobedience.htm">The Consequences of Disobedience</a></b><br>Ahab's account serves as a reminder that disobedience to God's commands can lead to severe consequences, both personally and for those we lead.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_danger_of_anger.htm">The Danger of Anger</a></b><br>Ahab's sullen and angry reaction illustrates how unchecked emotions can cloud judgment and lead to further sin. Believers are called to manage their emotions in a godly manner.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_heeding_prophetic_warnings.htm">The Importance of Heeding Prophetic Warnings</a></b><br>Ignoring God's warnings through His prophets can lead to downfall. We must be attentive and responsive to God's guidance in our lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_leadership_and_responsibility.htm">The Role of Leadership and Responsibility</a></b><br>As a leader, Ahab's actions had significant implications for the nation of Israel. This highlights the responsibility leaders have to act in accordance with God's will.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/repentance_and_humility.htm">Repentance and Humility</a></b><br>Ahab's lack of repentance in this situation contrasts with other biblical figures who turned back to God. True repentance involves humility and a change of heart.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_kings_20.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Kings 20</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_there_non-biblical_proof_of_israel's_win.htm">Is there external evidence outside the Bible confirming Israel's victories over Aram recorded in 1 Kings 20?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_ahaziah's_baal-zebub_query_match_history.htm">In 2 Kings 1, how does the portrayal of Ahaziah seeking Baal-zebub's counsel align or conflict with historical records of neighboring religious practices?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/could_232_officers_defeat_a_large_army.htm">How plausible is it that just 232 junior officers could rout a massive Aramean army (1 Kings 20:15-21)?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_no_clear_evidence_of_omri's_deeds.htm">(1 Kings 16:23-28) Why is there no clear archaeological evidence for Omri's alleged accomplishments, given his recognized significance in Near Eastern inscriptions?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_kings/20.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 43.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">And the king of Israel went to his house heavy and displeased</span> [Heb. <span class="accented">sullen and angry</span>; same words <a href="/1_kings/21-4.htm">1 Kings 21:4</a>], <span class="cmt_word">and came to Samaria.</span> [The order of verse suggests that the house was one in or near Aphek, in which the king was lodged after the battle - on which this interview, therefore, followed closely - and that shortly afterwards he left it for his capital.] <p> <p> <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_kings/20-43.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">Sullen</span><br /><span class="heb">סַ֣ר</span> <span class="translit">(sar)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5620.htm">Strong's 5620: </a> </span><span class="str2">Stubborn, resentful, sullen, implacable</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and angry,</span><br /><span class="heb">וְזָעֵ֑ף</span> <span class="translit">(wə·zā·‘êp̄)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Adjective - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2198.htm">Strong's 2198: </a> </span><span class="str2">Angry</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the king</span><br /><span class="heb">מֶֽלֶךְ־</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">יִשְׂרָאֵ֛ל</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">went</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיֵּ֧לֶךְ</span> <span class="translit">(way·yê·leḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1980.htm">Strong's 1980: </a> </span><span class="str2">To go, come, walk</span><br /><br /><span class="word">home</span><br /><span class="heb">בֵּית֖וֹ</span> <span class="translit">(bê·ṯōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1004.htm">Strong's 1004: </a> </span><span class="str2">A house</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to Samaria.</span><br /><span class="heb">שֹׁמְרֽוֹנָה׃</span> <span class="translit">(šō·mə·rō·w·nāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - feminine singular | third person 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 /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_kings/20-43.htm">1 Kings 20:43 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_kings/20-43.htm">1 Kings 20:43 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_kings/20-43.htm">1 Kings 20:43 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_kings/20-43.htm">1 Kings 20:43 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_kings/20-43.htm">1 Kings 20:43 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_kings/20-43.htm">1 Kings 20:43 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_kings/20-43.htm">1 Kings 20:43 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_kings/20-43.htm">1 Kings 20:43 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_kings/20-43.htm">1 Kings 20:43 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_kings/20-43.htm">1 Kings 20:43 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_kings/20-43.htm">OT History: 1 Kings 20:43 The king of Israel went to his (1Ki iKi i Ki 1 Kg 1kg) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_kings/20-42.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Kings 20:42"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Kings 20:42" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_kings/21-1.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Kings 21:1"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Kings 21:1" /></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>