1 Kings 20:13-14

The Lord Delivers Israel

20:13 Now a prophet visited King Ahab of Israel and said, “This is what the Lord says, ‘Do you see this huge army? ¹  Look, I am going to hand it over to you this very day. Then you will know that I am the Lord.’” 20:14 Ahab asked, “By whom will this be accomplished?” ²  He answered, “This is what the Lord says, ‘By the servants of the district governors.’” Ahab ³  asked, “Who will launch the attack?” He answered, “You will.”

[20:13]  ¹ tn Heb “this great horde.”

[20:14]  ² tn The words “will this be accomplished” are supplied in the translation for clarification.

[20:14]  ³ tn Heb “he”; the referent (Ahab) has been specified in the translation for clarity.