1 Kings 20:19

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

Meanwhile, these young officers of the district governors marched out of the city, with the army behind them,

American Standard Version (1901)

So these went out of the city, the young men of the princes of the provinces, and the army which followed them.

Bible in Basic English

So the servants of the chiefs of the divisions of the land went out of the town, with the army coming after them.

Free Bible Version

The young officers of the district commanders advanced from the city, followed by the army.

Geneva Bible 1599

So they came out of the citie, to wit, the seruants of the princes of the prouinces, and the hoste which followed them.

King James (Authorized) Version

So these young men of the princes of the provinces came out of the city, and the army which followed them.

Translation for Translators

The young Israeli soldiers went out of the city to attack the Syrian army, and the other soldiers in the Israeli army followed them.

Unlocked Literal Bible

So the young officers who served the governors of the districts went out of the city and the army followed them.

Noah Webster Bible

So these young men of the princes of the provinces came out of the city, and the army which followed them.

World English Bible

So these went out of the city, the young men of the princes of the provinces, and the army which followed them.

Young's Literal Translation

And these have gone out of the city — the young men of the heads of the provinces — and the force that [is] after them,

Context

Ahab Defeats Ben-hadad

¹⁸“If they have marched out in peace,” he said, “take them alive. Even if they have marched out for war, take them alive.”¹⁹Meanwhile, these young officers of the district governors marched out of the city, with the army behind them,²⁰and each one struck down his opponent. So the Arameans fled, with the Israelites in pursuit. But Ben-hadad king of Aram escaped on horseback with the cavalry.

Summary

In this verse, the prophet of the Lord assures King Ahab of victory over the powerful Aramean army, despite being outnumbered. It demonstrates the faithfulness of God to His people and His willingness to intervene on their behalf in times of need. The promise of triumph serves as a reminder that God's strength is made perfect in weakness, and that those who trust in Him will not be put to shame. This verse showcases the importance of relying on God's guidance and protection in the face of seemingly insurmountable challenges, ultimately leading to the glorification of His name.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

So these young men of the princes of the provinces came out of the city,.... First, as before observed, and marched forwards towards the Syrian camp: and the army which followed them; consisting of 7000 men.

1 Kings 20:19

Ahab Defeats Ben-hadad

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Berean Standard Bible

Meanwhile, these young officers of the district governors marched out of the city, with the army behind them,

American Standard Version (1901)

So these went out of the city, the young men of the princes of the provinces, and the army which followed them.

Bible in Basic English

So the servants of the chiefs of the divisions of the land went out of the town, with the army coming after them.

Free Bible Version

The young officers of the district commanders advanced from the city, followed by the army.

Geneva Bible 1599

So they came out of the citie, to wit, the seruants of the princes of the prouinces, and the hoste which followed them.

King James (Authorized) Version

So these young men of the princes of the provinces came out of the city, and the army which followed them.

Translation for Translators

The young Israeli soldiers went out of the city to attack the Syrian army, and the other soldiers in the Israeli army followed them.

Unlocked Literal Bible

So the young officers who served the governors of the districts went out of the city and the army followed them.

Noah Webster Bible

So these young men of the princes of the provinces came out of the city, and the army which followed them.

World English Bible

So these went out of the city, the young men of the princes of the provinces, and the army which followed them.

Young's Literal Translation

And these have gone out of the city — the young men of the heads of the provinces — and the force that [is] after them,