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1 Kings 20

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1 Kings 20:23 [1] Or gods are gods.
1 Kings 20:23 [1] Or gods are gods.
1 Kings 20:23 [2] In polytheistic religions it was common for gods to be associated with particular topological regions or natural events (like rain or lightning). The thinking evidently was that supernatural beings must control the many aspects of nature, and that man could gain some control over nature by acknowledging and appeasing these beings. The Arameans (Syrians) may have associated the God of Israel with Mt. Sinai; and instead of realizing that they needed to appeal to the one true God who favored Israel, they imagined that God did not control the plains and valleys (cf v 28), and that Israel could be defeated there by superior numbers.
1 Kings 20:23 [2] In polytheistic religions it was common for gods to be associated with particular topological regions or natural events (like rain or lightning). The thinking evidently was that supernatural beings must control the many aspects of nature, and that man could gain some control over nature by acknowledging and appeasing these beings. The Arameans (Syrians) may have associated the God of Israel with Mt. Sinai; and instead of realizing that they needed to appeal to the one true God who favored Israel, they imagined that God did not control the plains and valleys (cf v 28), and that Israel could be defeated there by superior numbers.
1 Kings 20:27 [3] I.e. small, compact fighting units.
1 Kings 20:27 [3] I.e. small, compact fighting units.
1 Kings 20:31 [4] I.e. the midsection of the body between the lower ribs and the hips.
1 Kings 20:31 [4] I.e. the midsection of the body between the lower ribs and the hips.
1 Kings 20:35 [5] I.e. a band or association of prophets.
1 Kings 20:35 [5] I.e. a band or association of prophets.
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