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1 Kings 20:24

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1 Kings 20:24 in Multiple Translations

Berean Standard Bible BSB

So do this: Dismiss all the kings from their positions and replace them with other officers.

King James Version KJV

And do this thing, Take the kings away, every man out of his place, and put captains in their rooms:

American Standard Version ASV

And do this thing: take the kings away, every man out of his place, and put captains in their room;

Bible in Basic English BBE

This is what you have to do: take away the kings from their positions, and put captains in their places;

Free Bible Version FBV

You should do this: remove each of the kings from their positions and replace them with commanders.

Geneva Bible 1599 GNV

And this doe, Take the Kings away, euery one out of his place, and place captaines for them.

Young's Literal Translation YLT

'And this thing do thou: turn aside the kings each out of his place, and set captains in their stead;

World English Bible WEB

Do this thing: take the kings away, every man out of his place, and put captains in their place.

Noah Webster Bible WBS

And do this thing, Take the kings away, every man out of his place, and put captains in their rooms:

Douay-Rheims 1899 DRV

Do thou therefore this thing: Remove all the kings from thy army, and put captains in their stead:

Translation for Translators T4T

So, this is what you should do: You must remove the 32 kings who are leading your troops and replace them with army commanders.

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Berean Amplified Bible — 1 Kings 20:24

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1 Kings 20:24 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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HEB וְ/אֶת הַ/דָּבָ֥ר הַ/זֶּ֖ה עֲשֵׂ֑ה הָסֵ֤ר הַ/מְּלָכִים֙ אִ֣ישׁ מִ/מְּקֹמ֔/וֹ וְ/שִׂ֥ים פַּח֖וֹת תַּחְתֵּי/הֶֽם
וְ/אֶת ʼêth H853 Obj. Conj | DirObjM
הַ/דָּבָ֥ר dâbâr H1697 Chronicles Art | N-ms
הַ/זֶּ֖ה zeh H2088 this Art | Pron
עֲשֵׂ֑ה ʻâsâh H6213 to make V-Qal-Impv-2ms
הָסֵ֤ר çûwr H5493 to turn aside V-Hiphil-Impv-2ms
הַ/מְּלָכִים֙ melek H4428 King's Art | N-mp
אִ֣ישׁ ʼîysh H376 man N-ms
מִ/מְּקֹמ֔/וֹ mâqôwm H4725 place Prep | N-ms | Suff
וְ/שִׂ֥ים sûwm H7760 to set Conj | V-Qal-Impv-2ms
פַּח֖וֹת pechâh H6346 governor N-mp
תַּחְתֵּי/הֶֽם tachath H8478 underneath Prep | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Kings 20:24

וְ/אֶת ʼêth H853 "Obj." Conj | DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
הַ/דָּבָ֥ר dâbâr H1697 "Chronicles" Art | N-ms
A word or thing, like a matter or affair, as seen in the book of Chronicles where it refers to the events and words of kings. It can also mean a cause or reason for something.
Definition: This name means word, speaking
Usage: Occurs in 1290 OT verses. KJV: act, advice, affair, answer, [idiom] any such (thing), because of, book, business, care, case, cause, certain rate, [phrase] chronicles, commandment, [idiom] commune(-ication), [phrase] concern(-ing), [phrase] confer, counsel, [phrase] dearth, decree, deed, [idiom] disease, due, duty, effect, [phrase] eloquent, errand, (evil favoured-) ness, [phrase] glory, [phrase] harm, hurt, [phrase] iniquity, [phrase] judgment, language, [phrase] lying, manner, matter, message, (no) thing, oracle, [idiom] ought, [idiom] parts, [phrase] pertaining, [phrase] please, portion, [phrase] power, promise, provision, purpose, question, rate, reason, report, request, [idiom] (as hast) said, sake, saying, sentence, [phrase] sign, [phrase] so, some (uncleanness), somewhat to say, [phrase] song, speech, [idiom] spoken, talk, task, [phrase] that, [idiom] there done, thing (concerning), thought, [phrase] thus, tidings, what(-soever), [phrase] wherewith, which, word, work. See also: Genesis 11:1; Exodus 23:8; Deuteronomy 18:21.
הַ/זֶּ֖ה zeh H2088 "this" Art | Pron
This word is a pronoun meaning this or that, used to point out a specific person or thing. It appears in many contexts, including Genesis and Psalms, to indicate something specific. The KJV translates it as he, here, or it.
Definition: 1) this, this one, here, which, this...that, the one...the other, another, such 1a) (alone) 1a1) this one 1a2) this...that, the one...the other, another 1b) (appos to subst) 1b1) this 1c) (as predicate) 1c1) this, such 1d) (enclitically) 1d1) then 1d2) who, whom 1d3) how now, what now 1d4) what now 1d5) wherefore now 1d6) behold here 1d7) just now 1d8) now, now already 1e) (poetry) 1e1) wherein, which, those who 1f) (with prefixes) 1f1) in this (place) here, then 1f2) on these conditions, herewith, thus provided, by, through this, for this cause, in this matter 1f3) thus and thus 1f4) as follows, things such as these, accordingly, to that effect, in like manner, thus and thus 1f5) from here, hence, on one side...on the other side 1f6) on this account 1f7) in spite of this, which, whence, how
Usage: Occurs in 1061 OT verses. KJV: he, [idiom] hence, [idiom] here, it(-self), [idiom] now, [idiom] of him, the one...the other, [idiom] than the other, ([idiom] out of) the (self) same, such (a one) that, these, this (hath, man), on this side...on that side, [idiom] thus, very, which. Compare H2063 (זֹאת), H2090 (זֹה), H2097 (זוֹ), H2098 (זוּ). See also: Genesis 5:1; Exodus 10:17; Numbers 14:16.
עֲשֵׂ֑ה ʻâsâh H6213 "to make" V-Qal-Impv-2ms
This verb means to make or do something, and is used over 2,600 times in the Bible. It is first used in Genesis 1:7 to describe God's creation of the world and is also used in Exodus 31:5 to describe the work of skilled craftsmen.
Definition: : make(OBJECT) 1) to do, fashion, accomplish, make 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to do, work, make, produce 1a1a) to do 1a1b) to work 1a1c) to deal (with) 1a1d) to act, act with effect, effect 1a2) to make 1a2a) to make 1a2b) to produce 1a2c) to prepare 1a2d) to make (an offering) 1a2e) to attend to, put in order 1a2f) to observe, celebrate 1a2g) to acquire (property) 1a2h) to appoint, ordain, institute 1a2i) to bring about 1a2j) to use 1a2k) to spend, pass 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be done 1b2) to be made 1b3) to be produced 1b4) to be offered 1b5) to be observed 1b6) to be used 1c) (Pual) to be made
Usage: Occurs in 2286 OT verses. KJV: accomplish, advance, appoint, apt, be at, become, bear, bestow, bring forth, bruise, be busy, [idiom] certainly, have the charge of, commit, deal (with), deck, [phrase] displease, do, (ready) dress(-ed), (put in) execute(-ion), exercise, fashion, [phrase] feast, (fight-) ing man, [phrase] finish, fit, fly, follow, fulfill, furnish, gather, get, go about, govern, grant, great, [phrase] hinder, hold (a feast), [idiom] indeed, [phrase] be industrious, [phrase] journey, keep, labour, maintain, make, be meet, observe, be occupied, offer, [phrase] officer, pare, bring (come) to pass, perform, pracise, prepare, procure, provide, put, requite, [idiom] sacrifice, serve, set, shew, [idiom] sin, spend, [idiom] surely, take, [idiom] thoroughly, trim, [idiom] very, [phrase] vex, be (warr-) ior, work(-man), yield, use. See also: Genesis 1:7; Genesis 34:19; Exodus 18:24.
הָסֵ֤ר çûwr H5493 "to turn aside" V-Hiphil-Impv-2ms
To turn aside or remove is the meaning of this verb, used in various forms throughout the Bible. It can mean to depart, avoid, or put something away, and is often used in the context of turning away from sin or wrongdoing, as seen in the actions of prophets and leaders in the Old Testament.
Definition: : remove 1) to turn aside, depart 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to turn aside, turn in unto 1a2) to depart, depart from way, avoid 1a3) to be removed 1a4) to come to an end 1b) (Polel) to turn aside 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to cause to turn aside, cause to depart, remove, take away, put away, depose 1c2) to put aside, leave undone, retract, reject, abolish 1d) (Hophal) to be taken away, be removed
Usage: Occurs in 284 OT verses. KJV: be(-head), bring, call back, decline, depart, eschew, get (you), go (aside), [idiom] grievous, lay away (by), leave undone, be past, pluck away, put (away, down), rebel, remove (to and fro), revolt, [idiom] be sour, take (away, off), turn (aside, away, in), withdraw, be without. See also: Genesis 8:13; 2 Samuel 6:10; Psalms 6:9.
הַ/מְּלָכִים֙ melek H4428 "King's" Art | N-mp
This word refers to a king or royal person, like King David or King Saul. It can also describe something related to a king, like the King's Valley in Genesis. The Bible often uses this word to talk about the rulers of Israel.
Definition: King's (Valley) (Gen.14.17)
Usage: Occurs in 1919 OT verses. KJV: king, royal. See also: Genesis 14:1; Joshua 10:39; 1 Samuel 16:1.
אִ֣ישׁ ʼîysh H376 "man" N-ms
The Hebrew word for man, referring to a male person or individual, is used in the Bible to describe humans in contrast to God or animals, as seen in Genesis and Psalms. It can also mean husband or servant. In the KJV, it is translated as man or male.
Definition: : man 1) man 1a) man, male (in contrast to woman, female) 1b) husband 1c) human being, person (in contrast to God) 1d) servant 1e) mankind 1f) champion 1g) great man 2) whosoever 3) each (adjective)
Usage: Occurs in 1851 OT verses. KJV: also, another, any (man), a certain, [phrase] champion, consent, each, every (one), fellow, (foot-, husband-) man, (good-, great, mighty) man, he, high (degree), him (that is), husband, man(-kind), [phrase] none, one, people, person, [phrase] steward, what (man) soever, whoso(-ever), worthy. Compare H802 (אִשָּׁה). See also: Genesis 2:23; Genesis 42:25; Exodus 32:23.
מִ/מְּקֹמ֔/וֹ mâqôwm H4725 "place" Prep | N-ms | Suff
Maqom means a place or location, like a city or a region. It can also refer to a condition of the body or mind. This term is used to describe a wide range of locations and situations.
Definition: 1) standing place, place 1a) standing place, station, post, office 1b) place, place of human abode 1c) city, land, region 1d) place, locality, spot 1e) space, room, distance 1f) region, quarter, direction 1g) give place to, instead of
Usage: Occurs in 379 OT verses. KJV: country, [idiom] home, [idiom] open, place, room, space, [idiom] whither(-soever). See also: Genesis 1:9; Deuteronomy 12:3; 1 Kings 20:24.
וְ/שִׂ֥ים sûwm H7760 "to set" Conj | V-Qal-Impv-2ms
This Hebrew word means to put or place something, and is used in many different ways in the Bible, such as to appoint or determine something. It is first used in Genesis to describe God's creation. In the KJV, it is translated as 'appoint' or 'set' in various contexts.
Definition: : make/establish 1) to put, place, set, appoint, make 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to put, set, lay, put or lay upon, lay (violent) hands on 1a2) to set, direct, direct toward 1a2a) to extend (compassion) (fig) 1a3) to set, ordain, establish, found, appoint, constitute, make, determine, fix 1a4) to set, station, put, set in place, plant, fix 1a5) to make, make for, transform into, constitute, fashion, work, bring to pass, appoint, give 1b) (Hiphil) to set or make for a sign 1c) (Hophal) to be set
Usage: Occurs in 550 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] any wise, appoint, bring, call (a name), care, cast in, change, charge, commit, consider, convey, determine, [phrase] disguise, dispose, do, get, give, heap up, hold, impute, lay (down, up), leave, look, make (out), mark, [phrase] name, [idiom] on, ordain, order, [phrase] paint, place, preserve, purpose, put (on), [phrase] regard, rehearse, reward, (cause to) set (on, up), shew, [phrase] stedfastly, take, [idiom] tell, [phrase] tread down, (over-)turn, [idiom] wholly, work. See also: Genesis 2:8; Leviticus 20:5; 1 Samuel 21:13.
פַּח֖וֹת pechâh H6346 "governor" N-mp
This Hebrew word refers to a governor or leader of a city or region. In the Bible, it describes officials in the kingdoms of Israel and Judah, such as those appointed by King Solomon or King David.
Definition: governor Aramaic equivalent: pe.chah (פֶּחָה "governor" H6347)
Usage: Occurs in 27 OT verses. KJV: captain, deputy, governor. See also: 1 Kings 10:15; Esther 8:9; Isaiah 36:9.
תַּחְתֵּי/הֶֽם tachath H8478 "underneath" Prep | Suff
This Hebrew word means underneath or below, often used to describe physical locations or positions. It appears in various books, including Genesis, Exodus, and Psalms, to indicate something is under or beneath something else. The word has several related meanings.
Definition: : under/below 1) the under part, beneath, instead of, as, for, for the sake of, flat, unto, where, whereas n m 1a) the under part adv accus 1b) beneath prep 1c) under, beneath 1c1) at the foot of (idiom) 1c2) sweetness, subjection, woman, being burdened or oppressed (fig) 1c3) of subjection or conquest 1d) what is under one, the place in which one stands 1d1) in one's place, the place in which one stands (idiom with reflexive pronoun) 1d2) in place of, instead of (in transferred sense) 1d3) in place of, in exchange or return for (of things mutually interchanged) conj 1e) instead of, instead of that 1f) in return for that, because that in compounds 1g) in, under, into the place of (after verbs of motion) 1h) from under, from beneath, from under the hand of, from his place, under, beneath
Usage: Occurs in 450 OT verses. KJV: as, beneath, [idiom] flat, in(-stead), (same) place (where...is), room, for...sake, stead of, under, [idiom] unto, [idiom] when...was mine, whereas, (where-) fore, with. See also: Genesis 1:7; Deuteronomy 7:24; 1 Kings 20:42.

Study Notes — 1 Kings 20:24

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1 1 Kings 22:31 Now the king of Aram had ordered his thirty-two chariot commanders, “Do not fight with anyone, small or great, except the king of Israel.”
2 Proverbs 21:30 There is no wisdom, no understanding, no counsel that can prevail against the LORD.
3 1 Kings 20:16 They marched out at noon while Ben-hadad and the 32 kings allied with him were in their tents getting drunk.
4 1 Kings 20:1 Now Ben-hadad king of Aram assembled his entire army. Accompanied by thirty-two kings with their horses and chariots, he marched up, besieged Samaria, and waged war against it.

1 Kings 20:24 Summary

In 1 Kings 20:24, the servants of the king of Aram are advising him to dismiss all the kings from their positions and replace them with other officers, in an effort to gain an advantage over the Israelites. This plan is based on their own understanding and not on God's plan, which is a reminder to us to trust in God's sovereignty and guidance, rather than our own strength and understanding (Proverbs 3:5-6). By seeking God's wisdom and guidance, we can make better decisions and avoid negative consequences. As we read in Jeremiah 29:11, God has a plan to prosper us and not to harm us, and we can trust in His goodness and love for us.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the context of 1 Kings 20:24 and why are the servants of the king of Aram advising him to dismiss all the kings from their positions?

The context of 1 Kings 20:24 is that the king of Aram has just been defeated by the Israelites, and his servants are trying to come up with a plan to defeat them in the future, as seen in 1 Kings 20:22-23. They believe that by replacing the kings with other officers, they can gain an advantage over the Israelites.

Is this plan by the servants of the king of Aram a good strategy?

The plan by the servants of the king of Aram to dismiss all the kings from their positions and replace them with other officers is not necessarily a good strategy, as it is based on their own understanding and not on God's plan, as seen in Proverbs 3:5-6, which advises us to trust in the Lord with all our heart and not lean on our own understanding.

What can we learn from the king of Aram's decision to follow the advice of his servants?

We can learn from the king of Aram's decision that following the advice of others without seeking God's guidance can lead to negative consequences, as seen in 1 Kings 20:25-26. This is in line with what is written in Psalm 1:1, which advises us to not walk in the counsel of the wicked.

How does this verse relate to the overall story of 1 Kings 20?

This verse is part of the larger story of 1 Kings 20, which tells the story of the king of Aram's attacks on Israel and God's deliverance of His people, as seen in 1 Kings 20:1-43. It highlights the king of Aram's efforts to defeat the Israelites and God's ultimate victory over him.

Reflection Questions

  1. What are some areas in my life where I am trying to rely on my own strength and understanding, rather than trusting in God's plan?
  2. How can I apply the principle of trusting in God's plan, rather than my own understanding, to my everyday life?
  3. What are some ways that I can seek God's guidance and wisdom in my decision-making, rather than relying on the advice of others?
  4. How can I learn to discern between good and bad advice, and to seek God's will in all that I do?

Gill's Exposition on 1 Kings 20:24

And do this thing,.... Also take this further piece of advice: take the kings away, every man out of his place: for being brought up delicately, they were not inured to war, nor expert in the art of

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Kings 20:24

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.

Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Kings 20:24

The kings being of softer education, and less experienced in military matters, were less fit for his service; and being many of them but mercenaries, and therefore less concerned in his good success, would be more negligent and cautious in venturing themselves for his good. Captains, i.e. experienced soldiers of his own subjects, who will faithfully obey the commands of the general, (to which the kings would not so readily yield,) and use their utmost skill and valour for their own interest and advancement.

Trapp's Commentary on 1 Kings 20:24

1 Kings 20:24 And do this thing, Take the kings away, every man out of his place, and put captains in their rooms:Ver. 24. Take the kings away.] As being rather the knights of Venus, than of Bellona; and are better at tossing a pot than a pike.

Adam Clarke's Commentary on 1 Kings 20:24

Verse 24. Take the kings away] These were not acquainted with military affairs, or they had not competent skill. Put experienced captains in their place, and fight not but on the plains, and you will be sure of victory.

Cambridge Bible on 1 Kings 20:24

24. Take the kings away] That is, the thirty and two, whose attendance on the court, and the wassail consequent on their presence, had done much harm to the expedition. We need not suppose that these kings were to be deprived of their power and deposed, though the text would bear that interpretation, but only that they were no longer to take part in the war. Their places were to be supplied by those who had made war their trade, and who would give their attention to the battle and not to revelry.

Barnes' Notes on 1 Kings 20:24

The Syrian chiefs evidently thought that want of unity had weakened their army.

Whedon's Commentary on 1 Kings 20:24

24. Put captains in their rooms — Officers more skilled in warfare than these kings have shown themselves to be. The vassal kings were probably the first to become panic stricken, and to fly before the youths of Israel.

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