Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version The next spring Ben-Hadad mustered the Arameans and went up to Aphek to fight against Israel. New Living Translation The following spring he called up the Aramean army and marched out against Israel, this time at Aphek. English Standard Version In the spring, Ben-hadad mustered the Syrians and went up to Aphek to fight against Israel. Berean Standard Bible In the spring, Ben-hadad mobilized the Arameans and went up to Aphek to fight against Israel. King James Bible And it came to pass at the return of the year, that Benhadad numbered the Syrians, and went up to Aphek, to fight against Israel. New King James Version So it was, in the spring of the year, that Ben-Hadad mustered the Syrians and went up to Aphek to fight against Israel. New American Standard Bible So at the turn of the year Ben-hadad mustered the Arameans and went up to Aphek to fight against Israel. NASB 1995 At the turn of the year, Ben-hadad mustered the Arameans and went up to Aphek to fight against Israel. NASB 1977 So it came about at the turn of the year, that Ben-hadad mustered the Arameans and went up to Aphek to fight against Israel. Legacy Standard Bible Now it happened at the turn of the year, that Ben-hadad mustered the Arameans and went up to Aphek to fight against Israel. Amplified Bible At the first of the year [in spring], Ben-hadad assembled and counted the Arameans (Syrians) and went up to Aphek [east of the Sea of Galilee] to fight against Israel. Christian Standard Bible In the spring, Ben-hadad mobilized the Arameans and went up to Aphek to battle Israel. Holman Christian Standard Bible In the spring, Ben-hadad mobilized the Arameans and went up to Aphek to battle Israel. American Standard Version And it came to pass at the return of the year, that Ben-hadad mustered the Syrians, and went up to Aphek, to fight against Israel. Contemporary English Version In the spring, Benhadad got his army together, and they marched to the town of Aphek to attack Israel. English Revised Version And it came to pass at the return of the year, that Ben-hadad mustered the Syrians, and went up to Aphek, to fight against Israel. GOD'S WORD® Translation Spring came, and Benhadad organized the Aramean army and went to Aphek to fight Israel. Good News Translation The following spring he called up his men and marched with them to the city of Aphek to attack the Israelites. International Standard Version Early the next year, Ben-hadad mustered the Arameans and invaded Aphek in a battle against Israel. Majority Standard Bible In the spring, Ben-hadad mobilized the Arameans and went up to Aphek to fight against Israel. NET Bible In the spring Ben Hadad mustered the Syrian army and marched to Aphek to fight Israel. New Heart English Bible It happened at the return of the year, that Ben Hadad mustered the Arameans, and went up to Aphek, to fight against Israel. Webster's Bible Translation And it came to pass at the return of the year, that Ben-hadad numbered the Syrians, and went up to Aphek, to fight against Israel. World English Bible At the return of the year, Ben Hadad mustered the Syrians and went up to Aphek to fight against Israel. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd it comes to pass at the turn of the year, that Ben-Hadad inspects the Arameans, and goes up to Aphek, to battle with Israel, Young's Literal Translation And it cometh to pass at the turn of the year, that Ben-Hadad inspecteth the Aramaeans, and goeth up to Aphek, to battle with Israel, Smith's Literal Translation And it will be at the return of the year, and Ben-hadad will review Aram, and he will go up to Aphek to the war with the king of Israel. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleWherefore at the return of the year, p Benadad mustered the Syrians, ancient up to Aphec, to fight against Israel. Catholic Public Domain Version Therefore, after the passing of the year, Benhadad took a count of the Syrians, and he ascended to Aphek, so that he might fight against Israel. New American Bible At the turning of the year, Ben-hadad mustered Aram and went up to Aphek to fight against Israel. New Revised Standard Version In the spring Ben-hadad mustered the Arameans and went up to Aphek to fight against Israel. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd it came to pass at the beginning of the year, that Bar-hadad gave orders to the Arameans, and went up to Aphek to fight against Israel. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And it was, at the return of the year, BarHadad commanded Edom, and he came up to Aphaq to fight with Israel. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And it came to pass at the return of the year, that Ben-hadad mustered the Arameans, and went up to Aphek, to fight against Israel. Brenton Septuagint Translation And it came to pass at the return of the year, that the son of Ader reviewed Syria, and went up to Apheca to war against Israel. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Another War with Ben-hadad26 In the spring, Ben-hadad mobilized the Arameans and went up to Aphek to fight against Israel. 27The Israelites also mobilized, gathered supplies, and marched out to meet them. The Israelites camped before them like two small flocks of goats, while the Arameans covered the countryside.… Cross References 2 Chronicles 18:28-34 So the king of Israel and Jehoshaphat king of Judah went up to Ramoth-gilead. / 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. / Now the king of Aram had ordered his chariot commanders, “Do not fight with anyone, small or great, except the king of Israel.” ... 2 Kings 6:24 Some time later, Ben-hadad king of Aram assembled his entire army and marched up to besiege Samaria. 2 Kings 8:28-29 Then Ahaziah went with Joram son of Ahab to fight against Hazael king of Aram at Ramoth-gilead, and the Arameans wounded Joram. / So King Joram returned to Jezreel to recover from the wounds that the Arameans had inflicted on him at Ramah when he fought against Hazael king of Aram. Then Ahaziah son of Jehoram king of Judah went down to Jezreel to visit Joram son of Ahab, because Joram had been wounded. 2 Kings 13:3 So the anger of the LORD burned against Israel, and He delivered them continually into the hands of Hazael king of Aram and his son Ben-hadad. 2 Kings 13:25 Then Jehoash son of Jehoahaz took back from Ben-hadad son of Hazael the cities that Hazael had taken in battle from his father Jehoahaz. Jehoash defeated Ben-hadad three times, and so recovered the cities of Israel. 2 Kings 16:5 Then Rezin king of Aram and Pekah son of Remaliah king of Israel came up to wage war against Jerusalem. They besieged Ahaz but could not overcome him. 2 Kings 18:9-10 In the fourth year of Hezekiah’s reign, which was the seventh year of the reign of Hoshea son of Elah over Israel, Shalmaneser king of Assyria marched against Samaria and besieged it. / And at the end of three years, the Assyrians captured it. So Samaria was captured in the sixth year of Hezekiah, which was the ninth year of Hoshea king of Israel. 2 Kings 24:10-11 At that time the servants of Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon marched up to Jerusalem, and the city came under siege. / And Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon came to the city while his servants were besieging it. 2 Samuel 10:17-19 When this was reported to David, he gathered all Israel, crossed the Jordan, and went to Helam. Then the Arameans arrayed themselves against David and fought against him. / But the Arameans fled before Israel, and David killed seven hundred charioteers and forty thousand foot soldiers. He also struck down Shobach the commander of their army, who died there. / When all the kings who were subject to Hadadezer saw that they had been defeated by Israel, they made peace with Israel and became subject to them. So the Arameans were afraid to help the Ammonites anymore. Isaiah 7:1 Now in the days that Ahaz son of Jotham, the son of Uzziah, was king of Judah, Rezin king of Aram marched up to wage war against Jerusalem. He was accompanied by Pekah son of Remaliah the king of Israel, but he could not overpower the city. Jeremiah 34:1-2 This is the word that came to Jeremiah from the LORD when Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon, all his army, all the earthly kingdoms under his control, and all the other nations were fighting against Jerusalem and all its surrounding cities. / The LORD, the God of Israel, told Jeremiah to go and speak to Zedekiah king of Judah and tell him that this is what the LORD says: “Behold, I am about to deliver this city into the hand of the king of Babylon, and he will burn it down. Matthew 24:6-7 You will hear of wars and rumors of wars, but see to it that you are not alarmed. These things must happen, but the end is still to come. / Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be famines and earthquakes in various places. Luke 14:31 Or what king on his way to war with another king will not first sit down and consider whether he can engage with ten thousand men the one coming against him with twenty thousand? Acts 12:20 Now Herod was in a furious dispute with the people of Tyre and Sidon, and they convened before him. Having secured the support of Blastus, the king’s chamberlain, they asked for peace, because their region depended on the king’s country for food. Romans 8:37 No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us. Treasury of Scripture And it came to pass at the return of the year, that Benhadad numbered the Syrians, and went up to Aphek, to fight against Israel. there came 1 Kings 20:13,22 And, behold, there came a prophet unto Ahab king of Israel, saying, Thus saith the LORD, Hast thou seen all this great multitude? behold, I will deliver it into thine hand this day; and thou shalt know that I am the LORD… 1 Kings 13:1 And, behold, there came a man of God out of Judah by the word of the LORD unto Bethel: and Jeroboam stood by the altar to burn incense. 1 Kings 17:18 And she said unto Elijah, What have I to do with thee, O thou man of God? art thou come unto me to call my sin to remembrance, and to slay my son? Because 1 Kings 20:23 And the servants of the king of Syria said unto him, Their gods are gods of the hills; therefore they were stronger than we; but let us fight against them in the plain, and surely we shall be stronger than they. Isaiah 37:29-37 Because thy rage against me, and thy tumult, is come up into mine ears, therefore will I put my hook in thy nose, and my bridle in thy lips, and I will turn thee back by the way by which thou camest… therefore will 1 Kings 20:13 And, behold, there came a prophet unto Ahab king of Israel, saying, Thus saith the LORD, Hast thou seen all this great multitude? behold, I will deliver it into thine hand this day; and thou shalt know that I am the LORD. Deuteronomy 32:27 Were it not that I feared the wrath of the enemy, lest their adversaries should behave themselves strangely, and lest they should say, Our hand is high, and the LORD hath not done all this. Joshua 7:8,9 O Lord, what shall I say, when Israel turneth their backs before their enemies! … ye shall know 1 Kings 20:13 And, behold, there came a prophet unto Ahab king of Israel, saying, Thus saith the LORD, Hast thou seen all this great multitude? behold, I will deliver it into thine hand this day; and thou shalt know that I am the LORD. Exodus 6:7 And I will take you to me for a people, and I will be to you a God: and ye shall know that I am the LORD your God, which bringeth you out from under the burdens of the Egyptians. Exodus 7:5 And the Egyptians shall know that I am the LORD, when I stretch forth mine hand upon Egypt, and bring out the children of Israel from among them. Jump to Previous Aphek Aramaeans Arameans Battle Ben Benhadad Ben-Hadad Ben-Ha'dad Fight Hadad Inspecteth Israel Later Mustered Numbered Spring Syrians Together Turn WarJump to Next Aphek Aramaeans Arameans Battle Ben Benhadad Ben-Hadad Ben-Ha'dad Fight Hadad Inspecteth Israel Later Mustered Numbered Spring Syrians Together Turn War1 Kings 20 1. Ben-Hadad, not content with Ahab's homage, besieges Samaria13. By the direction of a prophet, the Syrians are slain 22. As the prophet forewarned Ahab, the Syrians come against him in Aphek 28. By the word of the prophet, and God's judgment, the Syrians are smitten again 31. The Syrians submit; Ahab sends Ben-Hadad away with a covenant 35. The prophet, under the parable of a prisoner, 39. making Ahab judge himself, denounces God's judgment against him In the spring In ancient Near Eastern cultures, spring was the typical time for kings to go to war, as seen in 2 Samuel 11:1. The weather was more favorable, and food supplies were more accessible after the winter months. This timing reflects a strategic decision common in ancient warfare. Ben-hadad mobilized the Arameans and went up to Aphek to fight against Israel Persons / Places / Events 1. Ben-hadadThe king of Aram (Syria), who is a recurring adversary of Israel. His actions in this passage reflect his persistent opposition to God's people. 2. Arameans The people of Aram, often at war with Israel. They represent the external threats and challenges faced by Israel. 3. Aphek A location significant in Israel's military history, often a battleground between Israel and its enemies. It symbolizes the places of conflict where God's people must rely on Him for victory. 4. Israel The nation chosen by God, often finding itself in conflict with surrounding nations. This passage highlights Israel's reliance on God for deliverance. 5. Spring The time of year when kings traditionally went to war, indicating a strategic and deliberate preparation for battle. Teaching Points God's Sovereignty in ConflictDespite the might of earthly kings like Ben-hadad, God remains sovereign over all nations and conflicts. Believers can trust in His ultimate control and plan. The Importance of Spiritual Preparation Just as Ben-hadad prepared for battle in the spring, Christians must be spiritually prepared for the battles they face, through prayer, scripture, and reliance on God. Trust in God's Deliverance Israel's history of deliverance from enemies serves as a reminder that God is faithful to deliver His people. Believers should trust in God's promises and His timing. Recognizing Spiritual Battles Aphek represents the battlegrounds in our lives where spiritual battles occur. Christians must recognize these areas and seek God's strength and guidance. The Role of Prophetic Assurance The role of prophets in Israel's history underscores the importance of seeking and heeding God's word through scripture and godly counsel.(26) Aphek.--The name, signifying simply a "fortress," as applied to several different places. There are two places which suit well enough with the Aphek of this passage and 2Kings 13:17, as being a battlefield in the plain country between Israel and Syria. One is the Aphek of 1Samuel 29:1, evidently in the plain of Esdraelon; the other a place on the road to Damascus, about six miles east of the Sea of Galilee.Verse 26. ? And it came to pass at the return of the year, that Ben-hadad numbered the Syrians [Heb. Syria], and went up to Aphek [As the word signifies "fortress," it is only natural that several different places should bear this name, and the commentators are not agreed as to which of them is here intended. Keil and Bahr identify it with the Aphek hard by Shunem (1 Samuels 29:1; cf. 28:4), and therefore in the plain of Esdraelon, while Gesenius and Grove the latter because of its connection with הַמִּישׁור the plain, a word applied, κατ ἐξοχὴν to the plain in the tribe of Reuben (Deuteronomy 3:10; Deuteronomy 4:43; Joshua 13:9, 16, 17, 21, etc.) - would see in it the Aphek east of the Jordan, the Apheca of Eusebius, and perhaps the place mentioned 2 Kings 13:17 (where, however, see note). This trans-Jordanic Aphek is new represented by the village of Fik, six miles east of the sea of Galilee, and standing, as Aphek must have then stood, on the high road between Damascus and Jerusalem. On the whole, the balance of probability inclines to the latter. It would follow hence that the Israelites, emboldened by their victory of the preceding year, had crossed the river to meet the enemy], to fight against Israel. [Heb. to the war with Israel.] Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew In the spring,לִתְשׁוּבַ֣ת (liṯ·šū·ḇaṯ) Preposition-l | Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 8666: A recurrence, a reply Ben-hadad הֲדַ֖ד (hă·ḏaḏ) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 1130: Ben-hadad -- 'son of Hadad', the name of several Aramean (Syrian) kings mobilized וַיִּפְקֹ֥ד (way·yip̄·qōḏ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 6485: To visit, to oversee, muster, charge, care for, miss, deposit the Arameans אֲרָ֑ם (’ă·rām) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 758: Aram -- Syria and went up וַיַּ֣עַל (way·ya·‘al) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5927: To ascend, in, actively to Aphek אֲפֵ֔קָה (’ă·p̄ê·qāh) Noun - proper - feminine singular | third person feminine singular Strong's 663: Aphek -- perhaps 'fortress', the name of several places in Palestine to fight לַמִּלְחָמָ֖ה (lam·mil·ḥā·māh) Preposition-l, Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 4421: A battle, war against עִם־ (‘im-) Preposition Strong's 5973: With, equally with Israel. יִשְׂרָאֵֽל׃ (yiś·rā·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3478: Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc Links 1 Kings 20:26 NIV1 Kings 20:26 NLT 1 Kings 20:26 ESV 1 Kings 20:26 NASB 1 Kings 20:26 KJV 1 Kings 20:26 BibleApps.com 1 Kings 20:26 Biblia Paralela 1 Kings 20:26 Chinese Bible 1 Kings 20:26 French Bible 1 Kings 20:26 Catholic Bible OT History: 1 Kings 20:26 It happened at the return (1Ki iKi i Ki 1 Kg 1kg) |
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