1 Kings 21:29

“Seest thou how Ahab humbleth himself before me? etc.] Which yet was but an external humiliation, to be seen only with bodily eyes, as were all his actions and postures, before observed. Some Jewish writers f453 think his repentance was true and perfect, and his conversion thorough and real: they tell us f454, that he was in fasting and prayer morning and evening before the Lord, and was studying in the law all his days, and returned not to his evil works any more, and his repentance was accepted: but the contrary appears manifest; we never read that he reproved Jezebel for the murder of Naboth, nor restored the vineyard to his family, which he would have done had he been a true penitent; nor…”

“The evil - i. e., the main evil. See 1 Kings 21:19 note; and compare 1 Kings 22:38 with marginal reference. return to 'Top of Page' Footnotes: Copyright Statement These files are public domain. Bibliographical Information Barnes, Albert. "Commentary on 1 Kings 21". "Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible". https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/eng/bnb/1-kings-21.html. 1870. StudyLight.org © 2001-2026 Powered by Lightspeed Technology”

“Humbleth himself - His humiliation was real, though not lasting, and accordingly pleasing to God. This discovers the great goodness of God, and his readiness to shew mercy. It teaches us to take notice of that which is good, even in the worst of men. It gives a reason why wicked persons often prosper: God rewards what little good is in them. And it encourages true penitents. If even Ahab goes to his house reprieved, doubtless they shall go to their houses justified. Next: 3 Kings (1 Kings) Chapter 22”

“Seest thou: Jer 7:17; Luk 7:44 Ahab: Exo 10:3; Psa 18:44, Psa 66:3, Psa 78:34-37 I will not: Psa 86:15; Eze 33:10, Eze 33:11; Mic 7:18; Rom 2:4; Pe2 3:9 the evil in: Kg1 21:21-23 in his son's days: Kg2 9:25, Kg2 9:26, Kg2 9:33-37, Kg2 10:1-7, Kg2 10:11 Next: 3 Kings (1 Kings) Chapter 22”