(There was no one else who had devoted himself so completely to doing wrong in the Lord’s sight as Ahab—all at the urging of his wife Jezebel. …)
I’m convinced that Ahab would have seen himself in a totally different light. As for me? Do I see who I am clearly? (Thank you, Lord, that I have remained single!)
The Lord said to the prophet Elijah, “Have you noticed how Ahab has humbled himself before me? Since he has done this, I will not bring disaster on him during his lifetime; it will be during his son’s lifetime that I will bring disaster on Ahab’s family.”
“Partie remise”. Jonas 3:5-10.
…King Jehoshaphat of Judah went to see King Ahab of Israel.
A light in the darkness. May I shine brightly, Lord (Daniel 12:3).
Ahab asked his officials, “Why is it that we have not done anything to get back Ramoth in Gilead from the king of Syria? It belongs to us!”
Ahab is coming to realize that he has been taken in (1 Kings 20:34). His desire to be liked blinded him. Help me to see clearly, Lord!
And Ahab asked Jehoshaphat, “Will you go with me to attack Ramoth?”
“I am ready when you are,” Jehoshaphat answered, “and so are my soldiers and my cavalry.
Jehoshaphat was ahead of his time. That said, he went way to far (2 Kings 8:25-27).