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1 Kings 20:43

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What does 1 Kings 20:43 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And the king of Israel went to his house heavy and displeased, and came to Samaria.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And the king of Israel went to his house heavy and displeased, and came to Samaria.
1 Kings 20:43 — American Standard Version

Context — 1 Kings 20

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
40And as thy servant was busy here and there, he was gone. And the king of Israel said unto him, So shall thy judgment be; thyself hast decided it.
41And he hasted, and took the headband away from his eyes; and the king of israel discerned him that he was of the prophets.
42And he said unto him, Thus saith Jehovah, Because thou hast let go out of thy hand the man whom I had devoted to destruction, therefore thy life shall go for his life, and thy people for his people.
43And the king of Israel went to his house heavy and displeased, and came to Samaria.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“And the king of Israel went to his house heavy and displeased, etc.] With the prophet for what he had said, and with himself for what he had done in letting Benhadad go; the Targum is, he was “troubled and grieved,” not so much for the sin he had committed, as for the punishment of it on him and his people: and came to Samaria; with a heavy heart, for the message of the prophet had spoiled the joy of his victory.”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“Heavy and displeased - Rather, “sullen and angry” (and so marginal reference), not repentant, as after Elijah’s warning 1 Kings 21:27 - not acknowledging the justice of his sentence - but full of sullenness and suppressed anger. return to 'Top of Page' Footnotes: Copyright Statement These files are public domain. Bibliographical Information Barnes, Albert. "Commentary on 1 Kings 20". "Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible". https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/eng/bnb/1-kings-20.html. 1870. StudyLight.org © 2001-2026 Powered by Lightspeed Technology”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“went: Kg1 21:4, Kg1 22:8; Est 5:13, Est 6:12, Est 6:13; Job 5:2; Pro 19:3 Next: 3 Kings (1 Kings) Chapter 21”
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Keil & Delitzsch
C. F. Keil & F. Delitzsch · Commentary on the Old Testament · 19th-century historical commentary
“The king therefore went home, and returned sullen (סר, from סרר) and morose to Samaria. Next: 3 Kings (1 Kings) Chapter 21”
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