1 Kings 9:22
9:22 Solomon did not assign Israelites to these work crews;
1 the Israelites served as his soldiers, attendants, officers, charioteers, and commanders of his chariot forces.
2
1 Kings 20:14
20:14 Ahab asked, “By whom will this be accomplished?”
3 He answered, “This is what the
Lord says, ‘By the servants of the district governors.’” Ahab
4 asked, “Who will launch the attack?” He answered, “You will.”
1 Kings 20:26
20:26 In the spring 5 Ben Hadad mustered the Syrian army 6 and marched to Aphek to fight Israel. 7
1 Kings 22:35
22:35 While the battle raged throughout the day, the king stood propped up in his chariot opposite the Syrians. He died in the evening; the blood from the wound ran down into the bottom of the chariot.
1 sn These work crews. The work crews referred to here must be different than the temporary crews described in 5:13-16.
2 tn Heb “officers of his chariots and his horses.”
3 tn The words “will this be accomplished” are supplied in the translation for clarification.
4 tn Heb “he”; the referent (Ahab) has been specified in the translation for clarity.
5 tn Heb “at the turning of the year.”
6 tn Heb “mustered Aram.”
7 tn Heb “and went up to Aphek for battle with Israel.”