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Ben-Hadad attacca Samaria. Prima vittoria di Achab su Ben-Hadad. Seconda vittoria di Achab su Ben-Hadad. Achab ripreso da un profeta.

DIPLOMATIC SERVICE1 KINGS 20:1-7

Episode 230: Before You Take Off Your ArmorIn this episode of Mavericks & Misfits, we examine the undiagnosed issue of pride and arrogance in many Christians' hearts., We are challenged to examine our own hearts, and to confront the subtle ways we may be living with undiagnosed presumption. Drawing from the story of King Ahab and Ben-Hadad in 1 Kings 20, we are reminded of the danger of boasting before the battle has even begun. The key phrase, 'Let not him who straps on his armor boast of himself as he who takes off his armor,' serves as a wake-up call to our often complacent faith. This message urges us to consider how our cultural context, particularly in prosperous nations, may have bred a false sense of invincibility in our spiritual lives. We're encouraged to embrace the biblical truths of suffering, self-denial, and humility as essential components of authentic discipleship. By confronting our latent arrogance and hyper-victorious mentality, we can cultivate a more genuine, battle-ready faith that's prepared for the spiritual warfare we face daily.

In today's episode: Ben-Hadad begs for mercy from Ahab, and Ahab makes a treaty with him God is upset with Ahab God strikes a man for not striking a prophet A prophet gets beaten as an object lesson to Ahab Ahab goes home sulking and furious   There are so many other things P40 does! Check it out: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hnh-aqfg8rw Ko-Fi - https://ko-fi.com/p40ministries  Website - https://www.p40ministries.com Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/p40ministries  Contact - jenn@p40ministries.com  Rumble - https://rumble.com/c/c-6493869  Books - https://www.amazon.com/Jenn-Kokal/e/B095JCRNHY/ref=aufs_dp_fta_dsk  Merch - https://www.p40ministries.com/shop  YouVersion - https://www.bible.com/reading-plans/38267-out-of-the-mire-trusting-god-in-the-middle    Support babies and get quality coffee with Seven Weeks Coffee  https://sevenweekscoffee.com/?ref=P40   This ministry is only made possible due to your generous support https://ko-fi.com/p40ministries

Israel and King Ahab are in a vulnerable position: Ben Hadad besieges Samaria Ahab is willing to give his family members to Ben Hadad Ben Hadad demands more, but Ahab rejects him God protects Israel in battle and defeats the Syrians The Syrians believe the loss was due to YHWH being a "god of the hills" God protects Israel in battle and defeats the Syrians in the valley   Click all the links for more cool stuff: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hnh-aqfg8rw Ko-Fi - https://ko-fi.com/p40ministries  Website - https://www.p40ministries.com Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/p40ministries  Contact - jenn@p40ministries.com  Rumble - https://rumble.com/c/c-6493869  Books - https://www.amazon.com/Jenn-Kokal/e/B095JCRNHY/ref=aufs_dp_fta_dsk  Merch - https://www.p40ministries.com/shop  YouVersion - https://www.bible.com/reading-plans/38267-out-of-the-mire-trusting-god-in-the-middle    Support babies and get quality coffee with Seven Weeks Coffee  https://sevenweekscoffee.com/?ref=P40   This ministry is only made possible due to your generous support https://ko-fi.com/p40ministries

église AB Lausanne ; KJV 1 Kings (3 Kings) 20 And Ben-hadad the king of Syria gathered all his host together: and there were thirty and two kings with him, and horses, and chariots: and he went up and besieged Samaria, and warred against it. And he sent messengers to Ahab king of Israel into the city, and said unto him, Thus saith Ben-hadad, Thy silver and thy gold is mine; thy wives also and thy children, even the goodliest, are mine. And the king of Israel answered and said, My lord, O king, according to thy saying, I am thine, and all that I have. And the messengers came again, and said, Thus speaketh Ben-hadad, saying, Although I have sent unto thee, saying, Thou shalt deliver me thy silver, and thy gold, and thy wives, and thy children; Yet I will send my servants unto thee to morrow about this time, and they shall search thine house, and the houses of thy servants; and it shall be, that whatsoever is pleasant in thine eyes, they shall put it in their hand, and take it away. Then the king of Israel called all the elders of the land, and said, Mark, I pray you, and see how this man seeketh mischief: for he sent unto me for my wives, and for my children, and for my silver, and for my gold; and I denied him not. And all the elders and all the people said unto him, Hearken not unto him, nor consent. Wherefore he said unto the messengers of Ben-hadad, Tell my lord the king, All that thou didst send for to thy servant at the first I will do: but this thing I may not do. And the messengers departed, and brought him word again. And Ben-hadad sent unto him, and said, The gods do so unto me, and more also, if the dust of Samaria shall suffice for handfuls for all the people that follow me. ...

Friday Bible Study (1/3/25) // 2 Kings 8: 7-29 // Visit our website: https://mbchicago.org Follow us to remain connected: Facebook:   / mbc.chicago   Instagram:   / mbc.chicago   TikTok:   / mbc.chicago   Podcasts: Listen on Apple, Spotify & others To support this ministry, you can donate via: Zelle to: info@mbchicago.org Website: https://mbchicago.org/give Venmo: https://venmo.com/mbchurch PayPal: https://paypal.com/donate/?hosted_but... #2Kings | #BibleStudy | #DanielBatarseh | #mbchicago | #mbcchicago | #Bible | #livechurch | #churchlive | #chicagochurch | #chicagochurches | #versebyverse | #church | #chicago | #sermon | #bibleexplained | #bibleproject | #bibleverse 2 Kings 8: 7-29 (ESV) Hazael Murders Ben-hadad 7 Now Elisha came to Damascus. Ben-hadad the king of Syria was sick. And when it was told him, “The man of God has come here,” 8 the king said to Hazael, “Take a present with you and go to meet the man of God, and inquire of the Lord through him, saying, ‘Shall I recover from this sickness?'” 9 So Hazael went to meet him, and took a present with him, all kinds of goods of Damascus, forty camels' loads. When he came and stood before him, he said, “Your son Ben-hadad king of Syria has sent me to you, saying, ‘Shall I recover from this sickness?'” 10 And Elisha said to him, “Go, say to him, ‘You shall certainly recover,' but[a] the Lord has shown me that he shall certainly die.” 11 And he fixed his gaze and stared at him, until he was embarrassed. And the man of God wept. 12 And Hazael said, “Why does my lord weep?” He answered, “Because I know the evil that you will do to the people of Israel. You will set on fire their fortresses, and you will kill their young men with the sword and dash in pieces their little ones and rip open their pregnant women.” 13 And Hazael said, “What is your servant, who is but a dog, that he should do this great thing?” Elisha answered, “The Lord has shown me that you are to be king over Syria.” 14 Then he departed from Elisha and came to his master, who said to him, “What did Elisha say to you?” And he answered, “He told me that you would certainly recover.” 15 But the next day he took the bed cloth[b] and dipped it in water and spread it over his face, till he died. And Hazael became king in his place. Jehoram Reigns in Judah 16 In the fifth year of Joram the son of Ahab, king of Israel, when Jehoshaphat was king of Judah,[c] Jehoram the son of Jehoshaphat, king of Judah, began to reign. 17 He was thirty-two years old when he became king, and he reigned eight years in Jerusalem. 18 And he walked in the way of the kings of Israel, as the house of Ahab had done, for the daughter of Ahab was his wife. And he did what was evil in the sight of the Lord. 19 Yet the Lord was not willing to destroy Judah, for the sake of David his servant, since he promised to give a lamp to him and to his sons forever. 20 In his days Edom revolted from the rule of Judah and set up a king of their own. 21 Then Joram[d] passed over to Zair with all his chariots and rose by night, and he and his chariot commanders struck the Edomites who had surrounded him, but his army fled home. 22 So Edom revolted from the rule of Judah to this day. Then Libnah revolted at the same time. 23 Now the rest of the acts of Joram, and all that he did, are they not written in the Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Judah? 24 So Joram slept with his fathers and was buried with his fathers in the city of David, and Ahaziah his son reigned in his place. Footnotes a. 2 Kings 8: 10 Some manuscripts say, ‘You shall certainly not recover,' for b. 2 Kings 8: 15 The meaning of the Hebrew is uncertain c. 2 Kings 8: 16 Septuagint, Syriac lack when Jehoshaphat was king of Judah d. 2 Kings 8: 21 Joram is an alternate spelling of Jehoram (the son of Jehoshaphat) as in verse 16; also verses 23, 24

Friday Bible Study (12/13/24) // 2 Kings 6: 24-33 // Visit our website: https://mbchicago.org Follow us to remain connected: Facebook:   / mbc.chicago   Instagram:   / mbc.chicago   TikTok:   / mbc.chicago   Podcasts: Listen on Apple, Spotify & others To support this ministry, you can donate via: Zelle to: info@mbchicago.org Website: https://mbchicago.org/give Venmo: https://venmo.com/mbchurch PayPal: https://paypal.com/donate/?hosted_but... #2Kings | #BibleStudy | #DanielBatarseh | #mbchicago | #mbcchicago | #Bible | #livechurch | #churchlive | #chicagochurch | #chicagochurches | #versebyverse | #church | #chicago | #sermon | #bibleexplained | #bibleproject | #bibleverse 2 Kings 6: 24-33 (ESV) Ben-hadad's Siege of Samaria 24 Afterward Ben-hadad king of Syria mustered his entire army and went up and besieged Samaria. 25 And there was a great famine in Samaria, as they besieged it, until a donkey's head was sold for eighty shekels of silver, and the fourth part of a kab[a] of dove's dung for five shekels of silver. 26 Now as the king of Israel was passing by on the wall, a woman cried out to him, saying, “Help, my lord, O king!” 27 And he said, “If the Lord will not help you, how shall I help you? From the threshing floor, or from the winepress?” 28 And the king asked her, “What is your trouble?” She answered, “This woman said to me, ‘Give your son, that we may eat him today, and we will eat my son tomorrow.' 29 So we boiled my son and ate him. And on the next day I said to her, ‘Give your son, that we may eat him.' But she has hidden her son.” 30 When the king heard the words of the woman, he tore his clothes—now he was passing by on the wall—and the people looked, and behold, he had sackcloth beneath on his body— 31 and he said, “May God do so to me and more also, if the head of Elisha the son of Shaphat remains on his shoulders today.” 32 Elisha was sitting in his house, and the elders were sitting with him. Now the king had dispatched a man from his presence, but before the messenger arrived Elisha said to the elders, “Do you see how this murderer has sent to take off my head? Look, when the messenger comes, shut the door and hold the door fast against him. Is not the sound of his master's feet behind him?” 33 And while he was still speaking with them, the messenger came down to him and said, “This trouble is from the Lord! Why should I wait for the Lord any longer?” Footnotes a. 2 Kings 6: 25 A shekel was about 2/5 ounce or 11 grams; a kab was about 1 quart or 1 liter

In 1 Kings 20, we get the story of Ahab vs. Ben-hadad, of a battle between Israel vs. Syria. But is that it? Does this chapter give us anything more than military history?Alex Duke, Jim Hamilton, and Sam Emadi discuss.

We love feedback, but can't reply without your email address. Message us your thoughts and contact info!Embark on a journey in 1 Kings 15 through the tumultuous reigns of Judah and Israel's kings, as we explore their profound impacts on history and faith.Rehoboam and Abijah's Reigns: Rehoboam's reign was marked by idol worship and divine displeasure, setting the stage for Judah's struggles. His successor, Abijah, followed similar paths of sin, yet God preserved the Davidic line, showing His faithfulness.The Rise of Asa: Asa, a righteous king, brought reform to Judah by eradicating idol worship and restoring faithfulness to God. His strategic alliance with Ben-Hadad of Aram helped secure Judah's borders against Baasha of Israel, ensuring peace and prosperity.Kingdoms in Turmoil: Israel faced instability with rapid successions of kings, including Nadab, Baasha, Elah, and the short-lived Zimri, each doing evil in the Lord's eyes. These turbulent times noted in 1 Kings 15 paved the way for the rise of Omri and the imminent arrival of the prophet Elijah.Thank you for being a part of the club for Season 11.Show NotesBlogThe Kings of IsraelJerusalem in the Time of David and SolomonThe TabernacleThe Temple 2012 discovery of a reservoir Contact Bible Book ClubLike, comment, or message us through Bible Book Club's InstagramLike or comment on Susan's Facebook or InstagramLeave us an Apple reviewContact us through our website formThanks for listening and happy podcasting!

Daily Dose of Hope October 13, 2024 Day 1 of Week 29 Scripture:  1 Kings 19-21; 2 Chr 17; Psalm 129; Matthew 1 Welcome back to the Daily Dose of Hope, the devotional and podcast that goes along with the New Hope Church Bible reading plan.  It's Sunday and New Hope Church IS open.  We now have power in every building so bring your phones and devices to charge.  If you need ice, we can offer you that as well.  Obviously, if you can't safely leave your home, then stay and worship at home.  As the days roll by, if you need post-storm assistance, please let us know! We have a lot of Scripture today.  Let's start with I Kings 19.  This is a great chapter.  Elijah has been doing God's work and things have gotten really hard and really scary.  After he kills the prophets of Baal, Ahab's wife, Jezebel, decides that Elijah needs the same fate.  This is kind of the last draw for him.  He sits down and tells God that he wants to die.  Enough is enough.  He is tired and depressed.  Have you been there?  But what I love is how God cares for Elijah.  He sends an angel who makes sure that Elijah has food, drink and sleep.  Then, he instructs Elijah that its time he mentors a younger prophet.  He tells him exactly where to go and what to do.  Now, Elisha will come on the scene and provide the support and succession plan that Elijah needs.  In Chapter 20, we read about how Syria, a long-time enemy of Israel, is once again threatening to invade. In fact, Syria's king, (along with a coalition of thirty-two other kings) makes demands on Ahab to avoid a fight.  Ahab agrees to give money, women, and children to Ben Hadad if they will retreat.  When the king of Syria and his coalition also demand that they be allowed to pillage and loot the palaces of Ahab's officials, King Ahab refused.  They will fight rather than surrender.  Interestingly, we see God sending a prophet to Ahab who tells him that God will help Israel defeat the vast army of the Syrian coalition.  Why in the world would God do this, considering Ahab's blatant disobedience and evil over the past few chapters?  Because of this: God wants King Ahab to know that Yahweh is the Lord. God continues to give Ahab chances to turn from his old ways and serve the one true God.  Our God is a God of second, third, and fourth chances. He wants a relationship with each of us.  As we finish the chapter, we see that God does in fact save the nation of Israel.  But Ahab is disobedient once again.  This will be his undoing. Then we come to chapter 21.  Up until this point, King Ahab has been evil in the sense that he turned away from God and engaged in idolatry.  Now, he is complicit in brutality as well.  When he doesn't get a nearby vineyard that he desires, he throws a tantrum and allows his wife, Jezebel, to do what she sees fit to ensure the vineyard is his.  Jezebel, with no hesitation or remorse, devises a plan to ensure that the rightful owner of the vineyard is killed.  The vineyard now belongs to King Ahab.  Not surprisingly, this angers the Lord.  God declares that the line of Ahab will be destroyed and that his wife, Jezebel, will be killed and eaten by dogs (which would be considered incredibly horrific because there could be no proper burial).   At this, we see a drastic change in Ahab. He actually shows remorse.  He puts on sackcloth and fasts; he humbles himself before the Lord.  This appears to be the first positive thing that Ahab has ever done.  God takes notice.  God decides to push back the destruction of Ahab to future generations.  You see, God always wanted to get Ahab's attention and have him turn from his evil ways.  He never wanted Ahab to be destroyed, simply transformed into a Godly king like David; he wanted Ahab's heart to genuinely change.  God is incredibly merciful, always looking for way to redeem, always willing to give second chances. In 2 Chronicles 17, we read about what's going on in the Southern Kingdom. Jehoshaphat is king and he is doing what is right in the Lord's eyes.  As a result, the Lord is protecting him and his Kingdom.  Judah is growing in strength and building their fortified cities.  For this season, they are devoted to the ways of the Lord.  Let's move on to the New Testament.  Yeah, we get to start the Gospel of Matthew!  This is such wonderful Scripture.  While we may sometimes have a tendency to skip over genealogies, this one in Matthew 1 is truly significant.  First, we can see the connection between the Old Testament and the birth of Jesus. As we read through the names on the list, we get a picture of God's history of redemption for his people.  Abraham and David are highlights, as both were recipients of God's promises for the people of Israel, significant parts of redemptive history.  Another reason I love this genealogy is that five women are specifically mentioned. This was at a time when women were basically never mentioned in the history of patriarchal societies. And here we are, five very unique and interesting women–Tamar (who was quite tricky to achieve her purpose), Rahab (at one point a prostitute), Ruth (a Moabite), Uriah's wife (Bathsheba), and Mary.   The first four women were Gentiles or married to Gentiles, they were outsiders to a certain extent, and yet they had tenacious faith, the kind that would be critical for faith in Jesus.  This focus on Tamar, Rahab, Ruth, and Bathsheba leads to the introduction of Mary.  It's like the author is saying, “Don't discount Mary!”  She may not be who you would expect to be the mother of the Savior of the world but God uses all kinds of people!  God lifts up all kinds of women, those who are proper and those who aren't. What a beautiful reminder that the Gospel is for ALL. Blessings, Pastor Vicki  

In this episode of Arise + Abide, Curtis and Sally delve into the dramatic events of 2 Kings 6:24-7:20, where King Ben-Hadad of Aram besieges Samaria, leading to extreme famine and despair. The story takes a dark turn as the king of Israel is confronted with the horrors of cannibalism within the city walls, a grim reflection of the desperation gripping the people. Yet, even in such dire circumstances, the prophet Elisha delivers a message of hope, prophesying an imminent turnaround that seems impossible to believe. As four lepers venture into the Aramean camp, they discover that God has miraculously delivered Samaria by causing the enemy to flee, leaving behind an abundance of food and supplies. The lepers' decision to share this good news with the starving city becomes a powerful reminder of the importance of faith, even when all seems lost. Curtis and Sally explore the themes of divine protection, the reversal of fortunes, and the role of God's people in sharing the good news, drawing parallels between the lepers' actions and our own responsibility to share the gospel. They emphasize the unexpected ways God can work through those considered outcasts and how He turns impossible situations around, challenging listeners to trust in God's provision and timing, even in the most desperate moments.

1. Elijah experienced suicidal depression.-2. What is the difference between asking God to take your life and suicidal ideation---3. Elijah was God's prosecuting attorney against unfaithful people.-4. Jezebel's oath brought a curse on her own head.-5. Beware of oaths. Never take them carelessly.-6. Jezebel's words brought fear and depression on Elijah.-7. Elijah did not see the big picture.-8. Elijah is commissioned to do three things- to ordain Elisha as his successor, to install Hazael as king of Syria in place of Ben-Hadad, and to anoint Jehu as Israel's king, ending the dynasty of Omri.-9. Elisha wanted a double portion of the Spirit of Elijah.-10. Wealth, power, and fame cannot satisfy.-11. Jesus satisfies. Come to him and feast.

1. Elijah experienced suicidal depression.2. What is the difference between asking God to take your life and suicidal ideation?3. Elijah was God's prosecuting attorney against unfaithful people.4. Jezebel's oath brought a curse on her own head.5. Beware of oaths. Never take them carelessly.6. Jezebel's words brought fear and depression on Elijah.7. Elijah did not see the big picture.8. Elijah is commissioned to do three things: to ordain Elisha as his successor, to install Hazael as king of Syria in place of Ben-Hadad, and to anoint Jehu as Israel's king, ending the dynasty of Omri.9. Elisha wanted a double portion of the Spirit of Elijah.10. Wealth, power, and fame cannot satisfy.11. Jesus satisfies. Come to him and feast.

In our last episode, Ahab struck a deal with Ben-Hadad, the king of Aram instead of destroying him, but because the Lord had set him apart for destruction, an unnamed prophet pronounced judgment on Ahab. Some time passes, and Ahab sets his sights on a field that belongs to another man. After he refuses to sell it, Ahab pouts in his room until Jezebel hatches a scheme to murder him and take his land. Elijah appears to prophecy his demise, and remarkably, Ahab responds with humility. Later, the prophet Micaiah shares a vision of the Lord's throne room where God permits a lying spirit to bring about Ahab's demise. 1 Kings 21 - 1:06 . 1 Kings 22 - 8:00 . Psalm 119:65 - 19:20 .  :::Christian Standard Bible translation.All music written and produced by John Burgess Ross.Co-produced by the Christian Standard Bible.facebook.com/commuterbibleinstagram.com/commuter_bibletwitter.com/CommuterPodpatreon.com/commuterbibleadmin@commuterbible.org

Chazael delivers the report to Ben Hadad who dies the next day as predicted

After experiencing the power and authority of the God of Israel on top of Mount Carmel, where fire fell from heaven to consume Elijah's sacrifice, the prophet runs to Jezreel ahead of King Ahab. Upon hearing Jezebel's threats to execute him, Elijah then flees in despair to a distant mountaintop. Later, King Ahab of Israel goes to battle with Ben-Hadad of Aram. The Lord sends an unnamed prophet to alert Ahab that the Lord will win the battle for Israel so that Ahab will know that He alone is God over the whole earth. Then, when Ahab disobeys the Lord's command and spares Ben-Hadad instead of destroying him, the Lord sends another unnamed prophet to pronounce judgment.1 Kings 19 - 1:06 . 1 Kings 20 - 6:29 . Psalm 119:49 - 17:45 .  :::Christian Standard Bible translation.All music written and produced by John Burgess Ross.Co-produced by the Christian Standard Bible.facebook.com/commuterbibleinstagram.com/commuter_bibletwitter.com/CommuterPodpatreon.com/commuterbibleadmin@commuterbible.org

Friday Bible Study (6/28/24) // 1 Kings 20: 26-43 // Visit our website: https://mbchicago.orgFollow us to remain connected: Facebook:   / mbc.chicago   Instagram:   / mbc.chicago   TikTok:   / mbc.chicago   Podcasts: Listen on Apple, Spotify & others To support this ministry, you can donate via: Zelle to: info@mbchicago.org Website: https://mbchicago.org/give Venmo: https://venmo.com/mbchurch PayPal: https://paypal.com/donate/?hosted_but...#1kings | #BibleStudy | #DanielBatarseh | #mbchicago | #mbcchicago | #Bible | #livechurch | #churchlive | #chicagochurch | #chicagochurches | #versebyverse | #church | #chicago | #sermon | #bibleexplained | #bibleproject | #bibleverse 1 Kings 20: 26-43 (ESV) Ahab Defeats Ben-hadad Again 26 In the spring, Ben-hadad mustered the Syrians and went up to Aphek to fight against Israel. 27 And the people of Israel were mustered and were provisioned and went against them. The people of Israel encamped before them like two little flocks of goats, but the Syrians filled the country. 28 And a man of God came near and said to the king of Israel, “Thus says the Lord, ‘Because the Syrians have said, “The Lord is a god of the hills but he is not a god of the valleys,” therefore I will give all this great multitude into your hand, and you shall know that I am the Lord.'” 29 And they encamped opposite one another seven days. Then on the seventh day the battle was joined. And the people of Israel struck down of the Syrians 100,000 foot soldiers in one day. 30 And the rest fled into the city of Aphek, and the wall fell upon 27,000 men who were left. Ben-hadad also fled and entered an inner chamber in the city. 31 And his servants said to him, “Behold now, we have heard that the kings of the house of Israel are merciful kings. Let us put sackcloth around our waists and ropes on our heads and go out to the king of Israel. Perhaps he will spare your life.” 32 So they tied sackcloth around their waists and put ropes on their heads and went to the king of Israel and said, “Your servant Ben-hadad says, ‘Please, let me live.'” And he said, “Does he still live? He is my brother.” 33 Now the men were watching for a sign, and they quickly took it up from him and said, “Yes, your brother Ben-hadad.” Then he said, “Go and bring him.” Then Ben-hadad came out to him, and he caused him to come up into the chariot. 34 And Ben-hadad said to him, “The cities that my father took from your father I will restore, and you may establish bazaars for yourself in Damascus, as my father did in Samaria.” And Ahab said, “I will let you go on these terms.” So he made a covenant with him and let him go.

Friday Bible Study (6/21/24) // 1 Kings 20:1-21 // Visit our website: https://mbchicago.orgFollow us to remain connected: Facebook:   / mbc.chicago   Instagram:   / mbc.chicago   TikTok:   / mbc.chicago   Podcasts: Listen on Apple, Spotify & others To support this ministry, you can donate via: Zelle to: info@mbchicago.org Website: https://mbchicago.org/give Venmo: https://venmo.com/mbchurch PayPal: https://paypal.com/donate/?hosted_but...#1kings | #BibleStudy | #DanielBatarseh | #mbchicago | #mbcchicago | #Bible | #livechurch | #churchlive | #chicagochurch | #chicagochurches | #versebyverse | #church | #chicago | #sermon | #bibleexplained | #bibleproject | #bibleverse 1 Kings 20:1-25 (ESV) Ahab's Wars with Syria 20 Ben-hadad the king of Syria gathered all his army together. Thirty-two kings were with him, and horses and chariots. And he went up and closed in on Samaria and fought against it. 2 And he sent messengers into the city to Ahab king of Israel and said to him, “Thus says Ben-hadad: 3 ‘Your silver and your gold are mine; your best wives and children also are mine.'” 4 And the king of Israel answered, “As you say, my lord, O king, I am yours, and all that I have.” 5 The messengers came again and said, “Thus says Ben-hadad: ‘I sent to you, saying, “Deliver to me your silver and your gold, your wives and your children.” 6 Nevertheless I will send my servants to you tomorrow about this time, and they shall search your house and the houses of your servants and lay hands on whatever pleases you and take it away.'” 7 Then the king of Israel called all the elders of the land and said, “Mark, now, and see how this man is seeking trouble, for he sent to me for my wives and my children, and for my silver and my gold, and I did not refuse him.” 8 And all the elders and all the people said to him, “Do not listen or consent.” 9 So he said to the messengers of Ben-hadad, “Tell my lord the king, ‘All that you first demanded of your servant I will do, but this thing I cannot do.'” And the messengers departed and brought him word again. 10 Ben-hadad sent to him and said, “The gods do so to me and more also, if the dust of Samaria shall suffice for handfuls for all the people who follow me.” 11 And the king of Israel answered, “Tell him, ‘Let not him who straps on his armor boast himself as he who takes it off.'” 12 When Ben-hadad heard this message as he was drinking with the kings in the booths, he said to his men, “Take your positions.” And they took their positions against the city. Ahab Defeats Ben-hadad 13 And behold, a prophet came near to Ahab king of Israel and said, “Thus says the Lord, Have you seen all this great multitude? Behold, I will give it into your hand this day, and you shall know that I am the Lord.” 14 And Ahab said, “By whom?” He said, “Thus says the Lord, By the servants of the governors of the districts.” Then he said, “Who shall begin the battle?” He answered, “You.” 15 Then he mustered the servants of the governors of the districts, and they were 232. And after them he mustered all the people of Israel, seven thousand. 16 And they went out at noon, while Ben-hadad was drinking himself drunk in the booths, he and the thirty-two kings who helped him. 17 The servants of the governors of the districts went out first. And Ben-hadad sent out scouts, and they reported to him, “Men are coming out from Samaria.” 18 He said, “If they have come out for peace, take them alive. Or if they have come out for war, take them alive.” 19 So these went out of the city, the servants of the governors of the districts and the army that followed them. 20 And each struck down his man. The Syrians fled, and Israel pursued them, but Ben-hadad king of Syria escaped on a horse with horsemen. 21 And the king of Israel went out and struck the horses and chariots, and struck the Syrians with a great blow.

In our last episode, Ahab struck a deal with Ben-Hadad, the king of Aram instead of destroying him, but because the Lord had set him apart for destruction, an unnamed prophet pronounces judgment on Ahab. Some time passes, and Ahab sets his sights on a field that belongs to another man. After he refuses to sell it, Ahab pouts in his room until Jezebel hatches a scheme to murder him and take his land. Elijah appears to prophecy his demise, and remarkably, Ahab responds with humility. Later, the prophet Micaiah shares a vision of the Lord's throne room where God permits a lying spirit to bring about Ahab's demise. 1 Kings 21 – 1:07 . 1 Kings 22 – 7:42 . Psalm 95 – 18:41 .  :::Christian Standard Bible translation.All music written and produced by John Burgess Ross.Co-produced by Bobby Brown, Katelyn Pridgen, Eric Williamson & the Christian Standard Biblefacebook.com/commuterbibleinstagram.com/commuter_bibletwitter.com/CommuterPodpatreon.com/commuterbibleadmin@commuterbible.org

After experiencing the power and authority of the God of Israel on top of Mount Carmel, where fire fell from heaven to consume Elijah's sacrifice, the prophet runs to Jezreel ahead of King Ahab. Upon hearing Jezebel's threats to execute him, Elijah then flees in despair to a distant mountaintop. Later, King Ahab of Israel goes to battle with Ben-Hadad of Aram. The Lord sends an unnamed prophet to alert Ahab that the Lord will win the battle for Israel so that Ahab will know that He alone is God over the whole earth. Then, when Ahab disobeys the Lord's command and spares Ben-Hadad instead of destroying him, the Lord sends another unnamed prophet to pronounce judgment.1 Kings 19 – 1:09 . 1 Kings 20 – 6:35 . Psalm 94 – 18:23 .  :::Christian Standard Bible translation.All music written and produced by John Burgess Ross.Co-produced by Bobby Brown, Katelyn Pridgen, Eric Williamson & the Christian Standard Biblefacebook.com/commuterbibleinstagram.com/commuter_bibletwitter.com/CommuterPodpatreon.com/commuterbibleadmin@commuterbible.org

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After experiencing the power and authority of the God of Israel on top of Mount Carmel, where fire fell from heaven to consume Elijah's sacrifice, the prophet runs to Jezreel ahead of King Ahab. Upon hearing Jezebel's threats to execute him, Elijah then flees in despair to a distant mountaintop. Later, King Ahab of Israel goes to battle with Ben-Hadad of Aram. The Lord sends an unnamed prophet to alert Ahab that the Lord will win the battle for Israel so that Ahab will know that He alone is God over the whole earth. Then, when Ahab disobeys the Lord's command and spares Ben-Hadad instead of destroying him, the Lord sends another unnamed prophet to pronounce judgment.1 Kings 19 – 1:09 . 1 Kings 20 – 6:35 . Psalm 94 – 18:23 .  :::Christian Standard Bible translation.All music written and produced by John Burgess Ross.Co-produced by Bobby Brown, Katelyn Pridgen, Eric Williamson & the Christian Standard Biblefacebook.com/commuterbibleinstagram.com/commuter_bibletwitter.com/CommuterPodpatreon.com/commuterbibleadmin@commuterbible.org

Ben Hadad lays siege to the city of Shomron inducing a famine

In II Chronicles 16, the final years of King Asa's reign are highlighted. In the 36th year of his reign, Asa faces a threat from Baasha, the king of Israel, who fortifies Ramah to cut off trade routes. Asa responds by seeking an alliance with Ben-Hadad, the king of Aram, and uses treasures from the temple and his palace to secure this pact. Ben-Hadad attacks Israel, forcing Baasha to withdraw from Ramah. However, Asa's reliance on a foreign alliance rather than seeking God's help is criticized by Hanani the seer, who prophesies that Asa will face wars as a result. Asa reacts angrily, imprisoning Hanani and oppressing some of his people. The chapter concludes with Asa's failing health due to a severe foot disease. Despite his ailment, Asa does not seek the Lord's help but relies solely on physicians, and he eventually dies, ending his 41-year reign. Donation can be given through the following CashApp - https://cash.app/$ShariseJohnsonMoore PayPal - PayPal.me/SNJMoore --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sharise-johnson-moore/message

Middle knowledge? God's awareness of what would happen in any possible set of circumstances.

This podcast episode from "Arise + Abide" features hosts Sally and Curtis delving into the narrative of 1 Kings Chapter 20, where Ben-Hadad, the king of Aram, lays siege to Samaria, the capital of Israel. The episode unfolds with a contextual setup from 1 Kings 19, introducing the prophet Elisha's commitment to follow Elijah, symbolizing a complete dedication to God's calling. Transitioning to the main scripture, Sally and Curtis narrate the tale of aggression by Ben-Hadad towards Israel and King Ahab's initial submission to his demands, followed by a divine intervention where God promises victory to Israel, showcasing His omnipotence not just over the hills but also the plains. The hosts reflect on King Ahab's flawed leadership, highlighting his susceptibility to external influences and lack of steadfast faith in God, despite witnessing miraculous victories. They emphasize the contrast between Ahab's desire for acceptance among earthly kings and God's intent for Israel to represent His sovereignty. The podcast sheds light on Ahab's missed opportunities for repentance and trust in God, using the treaty with Ben-Hadad as a metaphor for misplaced trust in worldly powers over divine providence. The episode also explores the broader theme of God's relentless efforts to reveal Himself to His people, urging them to recognize His lordship in every aspect of life. Through the analysis of Ahab's experiences, Sally and Curtis aim to inspire listeners to acknowledge God's presence in their lives, encouraging a shift in focus from earthly challenges to divine guidance and victory. The podcast concludes with a benediction, reminding listeners of their heavenly citizenship and the eternal life hidden with Christ, urging them to set their sights on divine realities over earthly distractions. This episode offers a deep dive into the complexities of faith, leadership, and divine intervention, providing valuable lessons on trust, obedience, and the recognition of God's sovereignty.

Lesson 33 – Ist Kings 20, 21 1 ST KINGS Week 33, chapters 20 and 21 The king of Aram, Ben-Hadad, had been determined to attack the northern kingdom of Israel; his motives were mostly geo-political in nature as he sought to secure his southern border and to extract wealth from Israel to bolster his […] The post Lesson 33 – Ist Kings 20, 21 appeared first on Torah Class.

The floating ax head, Elisha traps the Arameans and Ben-Hadad besieges Samaria. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/leapoffaithpodcast/support

                                                  STREGTH IS POWER PART  2In I Kings 20:11 before Ben Hadad attacked Samaria, he bragged to Ahab as to how he would defeat the Israelite nation. He wanted Ahab and Samaria to be so afraid that they would give up without a fight. But Ahab responded to Ben Hadad saying, “‘One who puts on his armor should not boast like one who takes it off.'”  What God is saying to us is that the end of a battle cannot be determined by what the enemy says even before the battle starts. We, as believers in Christ cannot and we will not allow the voice of the enemy to be more of an influence to us than that of the Holy Ghost when He speaks to us. We must stop listening with our flesh, our hearts and even our own thinking.  We cannot continue to allow spirits of fear to defeat us  without even putting up a fight. To hear more of what our Father is speaking to us in this episode click on the buzzsprout.com link or go to your favorite podcast app and search for This Is the Voice of the Prophet. Then look for the episode entitled Strength Is Power Part 2!Support the show

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====================================================SUSCRIBETEhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNpffyr-7_zP1x1lS89ByaQ?sub_confirmation=1=======================================================================DECIDETE HOYDevoción Matutina para Jóvenes 2024Narrado por: Daniel RamosDesde: Connecticut, Estados Unidos===================|| www.drministries.org ||===================18 DE FEBRERODIOS DE VALLES«Aunque pase por el más oscuro de los valles, no temeré peligro alguno, porque tú, Señor, estás conmigo» (Salmo 23: 4). Bajo la dirección de Ben-Hadad, rey de Siria, treinta y dos reyes aliados se habían enfrentado al ejército de Israel. Aunque esta era una batalla desigual, de un pueblo contra treinta y tres enemigos, Dios dio la victoria a los israelitas. Entonces los oficiales del rey de Siria dijeron a Ben-Hadad: «Los dioses de los israelitas son dioses de las montañas; por eso nos han vencido. Pero si luchamos contra ellos en la llanura, con toda seguridad los venceremos» (1 Reyes 20: 23). Los pueblos antiguos pensaban que los dioses se limitaban a un lugar geográfico determinado. La Biblia menciona dioses como Baal-Peor, cuyo nombre no significa que fuera el peor de los baales, sino que era el Baal que se adoraba en la región de Peor (Números 23: 28). Por lo tanto, los oficiales de Ben-Hadad llegaron a pensar que el Dios de los Israelitas no podía descender a los valles, pues habitaba en las montañas. Tal vez hoy el enemigo te susurre al oído: «Tu Dios no puede salvarte, porque has descendido al "más oscuro de los valles"». Pero la respuesta de Dios al rey de Israel es igualmente válida para ti: «Puesto que los sirios han dicho que yo soy un dios de las montañas y no un dios de los valles, voy a entregar en tus manos a toda esta gran multitud. Así sabrás que yo soy el Señor» (1 Reyes 20: 28). Sin embargo, los sirios desconocían que nuestro Dios siempre está dispuesto a atravesar «el más oscuro de los valles» por sus hijos, y ciertamente lo hará por ti. Sirios e israelitas volvieron a encontrarse en el campo de batalla y, aunque esta vez no sería en las montañas sino en el valle, el resultado de su enfrentamiento fue el mismo: Dios peleó por su pueblo y derrotó a los sirios. ¿Te sientes abatido? ¿Sientes que has caído al «más oscuro de los valles»? Dios está a tu lado y ciertamente peleará por ti. Nuestros Dios no deja a sus hijos en la derrota, pues «está cerca, para salvar a los que tienen el corazón hecho pedazos y han perdido la esperanza» (Salmo 34: 18). 

Amos 1:1-5 New International Version (NIV) 1 The words of Amos, one of the shepherds of Tekoa—the vision he saw concerning Israel two years before the earthquake, when Uzziah was king of Judah and Jeroboam son of Jehoash[a] was king of Israel. 2 He said: “The Lord roars from Zion     and thunders from Jerusalem; the pastures of the shepherds dry up,     and the top of Carmel withers.” Judgment on Israel's Neighbors 3 This is what the Lord says: “For three sins of Damascus,     even for four, I will not relent. Because she threshed Gilead     with sledges having iron teeth, 4 I will send fire on the house of Hazael     that will consume the fortresses of Ben-Hadad. 5 I will break down the gate of Damascus;     I will destroy the king who is in[b] the Valley of Aven[c] and the one who holds the scepter in Beth Eden.     The people of Aram will go into exile to Kir,” says the Lord. Amos 2:4-8 New International Version (NIV) 4 This is what the Lord says: “For three sins of Judah,     even for four, I will not relent. Because they have rejected the law of the Lord     and have not kept his decrees, because they have been led astray by false gods,[a]     the gods[b] their ancestors followed, 5 I will send fire on Judah     that will consume the fortresses of Jerusalem.” Judgment on Israel 6 This is what the Lord says: “For three sins of Israel,     even for four, I will not relent. They sell the innocent for silver,     and the needy for a pair of sandals. 7 They trample on the heads of the poor     as on the dust of the ground     and deny justice to the oppressed. Father and son use the same girl     and so profane my holy name. 8 They lie down beside every altar     on garments taken in pledge. In the house of their god     they drink wine taken as fines.

Achav and Ben Hadad make a weak treaty and part ways

Ben Hadad's servants plead to Achav to spare his life

Ben Hadad's advisors convince him to launch another attack

Ben Hadad sends out his forces while he gets drunk with his buddies

Ben Hadad and Achav trade insults

The elders and people advise Achav to deny Ben Hadad's latest terms

Ben Hadad of Aram leads a massive force against Shomron

Will Sinwar escape? Will Israel allow it?

A new MP3 sermon from Audiobooks by C. H. Spurgeon is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Ben-hadad’s Escape—an Encouragement for Sinners Subtitle: Metropolitan Tabernacle Vol. 9 Speaker: C. H. Spurgeon Broadcaster: Audiobooks by C. H. Spurgeon Event: Audiobook Date: 10/11/1863 Bible: 1 Kings 20:31–34 Length: 48 min.

Why Asa reaching out to Ben Hadad was a lack of bitacon on his part

1 Kings 21 - 1:06 . 1 Kings 22 - 8:00 . Psalm 119:65 - 19:20 . In our last episode, Ahab struck a deal with Ben-Hadad, the king of Aram instead of destroying him, but because the Lord had set him apart for destruction, an unnamed prophet pronounced judgment on Ahab. Some time passes, and Ahab sets his sights on a field that belongs to another man. After he refuses to sell it, Ahab pouts in his room until Jezebel hatches a scheme to murder him and take his land. Elijah appears to prophecy his demise, and remarkably, Ahab responds with humility. Later, the prophet Micaiah shares a vision of the Lord's throne room where God permits a lying spirit to bring about Ahab's demise. :::Christian Standard Bible translation.All music written and produced by John Burgess Ross.Co-produced by the Christian Standard Bible.facebook.com/commuterbibleinstagram.com/commuter_bibletwitter.com/CommuterPodpatreon.com/commuterbibleadmin@commuterbible.org

1 Kings 19 - 1:06 . 1 Kings 20 - 6:29 . Psalm 119:49 - 17:45 . After experiencing the power and authority of the God of Israel on top of Mount Carmel, where fire fell from heaven to consume Elijah's sacrifice, the prophet runs to Jezreel ahead of King Ahab. Upon hearing Jezebel's threats to execute him, Elijah then flees in despair to a distant mountaintop. Later, King Ahab of Israel goes to battle with Ben-Hadad of Aram. The Lord sends an unnamed prophet to alert Ahab that the Lord will win the battle for Israel so that Ahab will know that He alone is God over the whole earth. Then, when Ahab disobeys the Lord's command and spares Ben-Hadad instead of destroying him, the Lord sends another unnamed prophet to pronounce judgment.:::Christian Standard Bible translation.All music written and produced by John Burgess Ross.Co-produced by the Christian Standard Bible.facebook.com/commuterbibleinstagram.com/commuter_bibletwitter.com/CommuterPodpatreon.com/commuterbibleadmin@commuterbible.org

1 Kings 21 – 1:07 . 1 Kings 22 – 7:42 . Psalm 95 – 18:41 . In our last episode, Ahab struck a deal with Ben-Hadad, the king of Aram instead of destroying him, but because the Lord had set him apart for destruction, an unnamed prophet pronounces judgment on Ahab. Some time passes, and Ahab sets his sights on a field that belongs to another man. After he refuses to sell it, Ahab pouts in his room until Jezebel hatches a scheme to murder him and take his land. Elijah appears to prophecy his demise, and remarkably, Ahab responds with humility. Later, the prophet Micaiah shares a vision of the Lord's throne room where God permits a lying spirit to bring about Ahab's demise. :::Christian Standard Bible translation.All music written and produced by John Burgess Ross.Co-produced by Bobby Brown, Katelyn Pridgen, Eric Williamson, and the Christian Standard Bible.facebook.com/commuterbibleinstagram.com/commuter_bibletwitter.com/CommuterPodpatreon.com/commuterbibleadmin@commuterbible.org

1 Kings 19 – 1:09 . 1 Kings 20 – 6:35 . Psalm 94 – 18:23 . After experiencing the power and authority of the God of Israel on top of Mount Carmel, where fire fell from heaven to consume Elijah's sacrifice, the prophet runs to Jezreel ahead of King Ahab. Upon hearing Jezebel's threats to execute him, Elijah then flees in despair to a distant mountaintop. Later, King Ahab of Israel goes to battle with Ben-Hadad of Aram. The Lord sends an unamed prophet to alert Ahab that the Lord will win the battle for Israel so that Ahab will know that He alone is God over the whole earth. Then, when Ahab disobeys the Lord's command and spares Ben-Hadad instead of destroying him, the Lord sends another unnamed prophet to pronounce judgment.:::Christian Standard Bible translation.All music written and produced by John Burgess Ross.Co-produced by Bobby Brown, Katelyn Pridgen, Eric Williamson, and the Christian Standard Bible.facebook.com/commuterbibleinstagram.com/commuter_bibletwitter.com/CommuterPodpatreon.com/commuterbibleadmin@commuterbible.org

When we trust and obey God, we will see miracles unfold in our lives.

Who do you look to when you need help? When we were children, we thought our parents could always save the day. But as adults, we realize that our parents or our boss cannot solve every problem we encounter. Their power is limited. In 1 Kings 18, we saw a clear demonstration of God’s supremacy over Baal. Not only could God’s people look to Him for help, but He alone had the character and power to deliver them. Today’s story illustrates this again. While most of us would have given up on King Ahab, God extended mercy and delivered him from an enemy. Ben-Hadad, king of Aram (Syria), had attacked Israel, besieging Samaria (v. 1). His army was so powerful that he made outrageous demands of Ahab (vv. 2–5). He boasted: “Your silver and gold are mine, and the best of your wives and children are mine” (v. 3). During the panic that ensued, the Lord sent a prophet to Ahab with encouragement and instructions. His message: “Do you see this vast army? I will give it into your hands today, and then you will know that I am the LORD” (v. 13). Although Ahab and the nation set their hearts against the God of Israel, God wouldn’t let them go. Instead, He continued to display His power to them in tangible way so that they would realize that He, not Baal, was in control. These physical displays of God’s power were meant to bolster Israel’s faith! In obedience, the Israelites launched a counterattack, and the Syrians were defeated. They would win the next battle as well, and, although Ahab failed to follow through on his victory, Gods glory was displayed for the nation. They knew that God was with them. Now, why wouldn’t they listen? >> We need this reminder in our own lives. The God we serve is the only One who has the ultimate power. When we are faced with impossible situations, our first thought should be to call on Him!

Welcome to an exciting new episode of our podcast as we delve into the riveting tale of 1 Kings 20. In this chapter, we witness the clash of two kingdoms, as the arrogant and boastful Syrian king, Ben-Hadad, sets his sights on the land of Israel. But God's hand is at work, and He raises up a most unlikely hero, King Ahab, to defend his people and prove that with God, all things are possible. So, come with us on a journey of triumph and redemption as we uncover the timeless lessons that can be learned from this epic confrontation. As always be blessed and enjoy. Please follow, like, and share our podcast with a friend or family member!