1 Kings 21:24

Verse

Anyone belonging to Ahab who dies in the city will be eaten by dogs, and anyone who dies in the field will be eaten by the birds of the air.”

American Standard Version (1901)

Him that dieth of Ahab in the city the dogs shall eat; and him that dieth in the field shall the birds of the heavens eat.

Bible in Basic English

Any man of the family of Ahab who comes to his death in the town will become food for the dogs; and he who comes to his death in the open country will be food for the birds of the air.

Free Bible Version

Those of Ahab's family who die in the town will be eaten by dogs, and those who die in the countryside will be eaten by birds.”

Geneva Bible 1599

The dogs shall eate him of Ahabs stocke, that dyeth in the citie: and him that dyeth in the fieldes, shall the foules of the ayre eate.

King James (Authorized) Version

Him that dieth of Ahab in the city the dogs shall eat; and him that dieth in the field shall the fowls of the air eat.

Translation for Translators

The dead bodies of the members of your family who die in this city will not be buried, they will be eaten by dogs, and the corpses of those who die in the fields will be eaten by vultures.”

Unlocked Literal Bible

Anyone who belongs to Ahab and dies in the city, the dogs will eat; and the birds of the sky will eat anyone who dies in the field.”

Noah Webster Bible

Him that dieth of Ahab in the city the dogs shall eat; and him that dieth in the field shall the fowls of the air eat.

World English Bible

The dogs will eat he who dies of Ahab in the city; and the birds of the sky will eat he who dies in the field.”

Young's Literal Translation

him who dieth of Ahab in a city do the dogs eat, and him who dieth in a field do fowl of the heavens eat;

Context

Elijah Denounces Ahab and Jezebel

²³And the LORD also speaks concerning Jezebel: ‘The dogs will devour Jezebel by the wall of Jezreel.’ ²⁴Anyone belonging to Ahab who dies in the city will be eaten by dogs, and anyone who dies in the field will be eaten by the birds of the air.”

Summary

In this verse, the prophet Elijah confronts King Ahab for his wickedness and foretells the judgment that will come upon him and his descendants as a consequence of his evil actions. It serves as a reminder of the importance of repentance and the consequences of disobedience to God's commands. Elijah's boldness in delivering this message showcases the prophetic role of speaking truth to power and holding leaders accountable to God's standards. The verse highlights the principle of divine justice and the reality that God sees and judges all actions, whether good or evil. Ultimately, it underscores the sovereignty of God in executing judgment and fulfilling His purposes in the lives of individuals and nations.

Commentary

1 Kings 21:24

Elijah Denounces Ahab and Jezebel

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Berean Standard Bible

Anyone belonging to Ahab who dies in the city will be eaten by dogs, and anyone who dies in the field will be eaten by the birds of the air.”

American Standard Version (1901)

Him that dieth of Ahab in the city the dogs shall eat; and him that dieth in the field shall the birds of the heavens eat.

Bible in Basic English

Any man of the family of Ahab who comes to his death in the town will become food for the dogs; and he who comes to his death in the open country will be food for the birds of the air.

Free Bible Version

Those of Ahab's family who die in the town will be eaten by dogs, and those who die in the countryside will be eaten by birds.”

Geneva Bible 1599

The dogs shall eate him of Ahabs stocke, that dyeth in the citie: and him that dyeth in the fieldes, shall the foules of the ayre eate.

King James (Authorized) Version

Him that dieth of Ahab in the city the dogs shall eat; and him that dieth in the field shall the fowls of the air eat.

Translation for Translators

The dead bodies of the members of your family who die in this city will not be buried, they will be eaten by dogs, and the corpses of those who die in the fields will be eaten by vultures.”

Unlocked Literal Bible

Anyone who belongs to Ahab and dies in the city, the dogs will eat; and the birds of the sky will eat anyone who dies in the field.”

Noah Webster Bible

Him that dieth of Ahab in the city the dogs shall eat; and him that dieth in the field shall the fowls of the air eat.

World English Bible

The dogs will eat he who dies of Ahab in the city; and the birds of the sky will eat he who dies in the field.”

Young's Literal Translation

him who dieth of Ahab in a city do the dogs eat, and him who dieth in a field do fowl of the heavens eat;