Key Figures — 1 Kings 20

4 figures

1. Ahab

   King of Israel

   Ahab is the king of Israel who faces the threat of Ben-Hadad, king of Aram. Despite his previous disobedience, God grants him victory over the Arameans to demonstrate His power and sovereignty.

   Related passages

   • 1 Kings 16:29-33 (Ahab's reign and idolatry)
   • 1 Kings 18 (Elijah's confrontation with Ahab and the prophets of Baal)

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2. Ben-Hadad

   King of Aram

   Ben-Hadad is the king of Aram who besieges Samaria and demands tribute from Ahab. His arrogance and underestimation of Israel's God lead to his defeat.

   Related passages

   • 1 Kings 15:18-20 (Ben-Hadad's earlier interactions with Israel)
   • 2 Kings 6:24 (Ben-Hadad's later siege of Samaria)

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3. Unnamed Prophet

   Messenger of God

   An unnamed prophet delivers God's messages to Ahab, assuring him of victory over Ben-Hadad and instructing him on the battle strategy.

   Related passages

   • 1 Kings 13 (Another unnamed prophet delivering God's message)
   • 1 Kings 22:13-28 (Prophets delivering messages to Ahab)

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4. Servants of the King of Aram

   Advisors to Ben-Hadad

   These servants advise Ben-Hadad to fight Israel in the plains, believing Israel's God is a god of the hills. Their advice leads to a second defeat.

   Related passages

   • 1 Kings 20:23-25 (Their advice to Ben-Hadad)
   • 1 Kings 20:28 (God's response to their misconception)

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