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1 Kings 20

1 Kings 20 ( 1 Kings • Chapter 20 (43 verses)): And Ben–hadad the king of Syria gathered all his host together: and there were thirty and two kings with him, and horses, and chariots: and he went up and besieged Samaria , and warred against it. And he sent messengers to Ahab king of Israel into the city, and said unto him, Thus... Mentions: Jacob/Israel , Syria , Samaria , Aphek 2 , Damascus . Within the broader Biblical Knowledge Graph, this connects directly to Divided Kingdom of Israel and Judah —After the death of Solomon , the monarchy split under Rehoboam and Jeroboam ( 1 Kings 12 ) into the northern Kingdom of Israel (centered at Samaria) and the southern Kingdom of Judah (ruled by the Davidic line in Jerusalem ).

Connected Genealogical Figures & Lineage

Aram (Generation 12 • Child of Shem ): ( Genesis 10:22 , 1 Chronicles 1:17 ) The kingdom of Aram was a constant enemy of Israel in the time of the kings ( 1 Kings 11:23 , 1 Kings 20:1 , 1 Kings 20:20-23 ) (mentioned in Genesis 10 , Genesis 22 , Numbers 23 )

Scripture Witness (KJV) & Canonical Context

Primary KJV scripture witnesses include 1 Kings 20:20 : "And they slew every one his man: and the Syrians fled; and Israel pursued them: and Ben–hadad the king of Syria escaped on an horse with the horsemen."; 1 Kings 20:43 : "And the king of Israel went to his house heavy and displeased, and came to Samaria ."; 1 Kings 20:2 : "And he sent messengers to Ahab king of Israel into the city, and said unto him, Thus saith Ben–hadad,". Related canonical books and chapters: 1 Kings 20 ( 1 Kings • Chapter 20 (43 verses)), 1 Kings (Old Testament • 22 Chapters), 1 Chronicles 20 ( 1 Chronicles • Chapter 20 (8 verses)).

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1 Kings 20

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1 Kings • Chapter 20 (43 verses)

And Ben–hadad the king of Syria gathered all his host together: and there were thirty and two kings with him, and horses, and chariots: and he went up and besieged Samaria , and warred against it. And he sent messengers to Ahab king of Israel into the city, and said unto him, Thus... Mentions: Jacob/Israel , Syria , Samaria , Aphek 2 , Damascus .

1 Kings 12:20

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1 Kings Chapter 12, Verse 20

Scripture passage in 1 Kings 12:20

1 Kings

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Old Testament • 22 Chapters

1 Kings (Old Testament, 22 chapters). Key figures: David , Jacob/Israel , Zeruiah , Zadok , Nathan , Shimei . Key places: Gihon 2 , Bahurim , Mahanaim , Jordan , Hebron , Jerusalem . Opens with: "Now king David was old and stricken in years; and they covered him with clothes, but he gat no heat...."

2 Kings 20:20

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2 Kings Chapter 20, Verse 20

Scripture passage in 2 Kings 20:20

1 Kings Map

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Interactive Book Map • 1 Kings

Geographic map plotting ancient cities, rivers, mountains, and events recorded across the Book of 1 Kings .

Divided Kingdom of Israel and Judah

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Wiki Article • History & Monarchy

After the death of Solomon , the monarchy split under Rehoboam and Jeroboam ( 1 Kings 12 ) into the northern Kingdom of Israel (centered at Samaria ) and the southern Kingdom of Judah (ruled by the Davidic line in Jerusalem ).

Aram

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Generation 12 • Child of Shem

( Genesis 10:22 , 1 Chronicles 1:17 ) The kingdom of Aram was a constant enemy of Israel in the time of the kings ( 1 Kings 11:23 , 1 Kings 20:1 , 1 Kings 20:20-23 )

1 Chronicles 20

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1 Chronicles • Chapter 20 (8 verses)

And it came to pass, that after the year was expired, at the time that kings go out to battle, Joab led forth the power of the army, and wasted the country of the children of Ammon , and came and besieged Rabbah . But David tarried at Jerusalem . And Joab smote Rabbah , and destroyed... Mentions: Ammon , David , Jair , Jacob/Israel , Jonathan , Rabbah, Jerusalem , Gezer .

1 Kings 1

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1 Kings • Chapter 1 (53 verses)

Now king David was old and stricken in years; and they covered him with clothes, but he gat no heat. Wherefore his servants said unto him, Let there be sought for my lord the king a young virgin: and let her stand before the king, and let her cherish him, and let her lie in thy b... Mentions: David , Jacob/Israel , Zeruiah , Zadok , Nathan , Gihon 2 .

1 Kings 6:1

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1 Kings Chapter 6, Verse 1

Scripture passage in 1 Kings 6:1

2 Kings 18:5

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2 Kings Chapter 18, Verse 5

Scripture passage in 2 Kings 18:5

1 Kings 8:22

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1 Kings Chapter 8, Verse 22

Scripture passage in 1 Kings 8:22

2 Kings 18:4

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2 Kings Chapter 18, Verse 4

Scripture passage in 2 Kings 18:4

1 Kings 17:1

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1 Kings Chapter 17, Verse 1

Scripture passage in 1 Kings 17:1

2 Kings 17:6

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2 Kings Chapter 17, Verse 6

Scripture passage in 2 Kings 17:6

2 Kings 25:1

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2 Kings Chapter 25, Verse 1

Scripture passage in 2 Kings 25:1

1 Kings 9:15

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1 Kings Chapter 9, Verse 15

Scripture passage in 1 Kings 9:15

1 Kings 12:1

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1 Kings Chapter 12, Verse 1

Scripture passage in 1 Kings 12:1

2 Kings 14:7

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2 Kings Chapter 14, Verse 7

Scripture passage in 2 Kings 14:7

2 Kings 2:11

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2 Kings Chapter 2, Verse 11

Scripture passage in 2 Kings 2:11

1 Kings 3

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1 Kings • Chapter 3 (28 verses)

And Solomon made affinity with Pharaoh king of Egypt , and took Pharaoh's daughter, and brought her into the city of David , until he had made an end of building his own house, and the house of the Lord, and the wall of Jerusalem round about. Only the people sacrificed in high plac... Mentions: Solomon , David , Jacob/Israel , Egypt , Jerusalem , Gibeon .

1 Kings 4:21

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1 Kings Chapter 4, Verse 21

Scripture passage in 1 Kings 4:21

1 Kings 9:26

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1 Kings Chapter 9, Verse 26

Scripture passage in 1 Kings 9:26

2 Kings 16

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2 Kings • Chapter 16 (20 verses)

In the seventeenth year of Pekah the son of Remaliah Ahaz the son of Jotham king of Judah began to reign. Twenty years old was Ahaz when he began to reign, and reigned sixteen years in Jerusalem , and did not that which was right in the sight of the Lord his God, like David his fa... Mentions: Ahaz, Jotham , Judah , David , Jacob/Israel , Jerusalem , Syria , Elath , Assyria , Damascus .

1 Kings 15

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1 Kings • Chapter 15 (34 verses)

Now in the eighteenth year of king Jeroboam the son of Nebat reigned Abijam over Judah . Three years reigned he in Jerusalem . And his mother's name was Maachah, the daughter of Abishalom. And he walked in all the sins of his father, which he had done before him: and his heart was ... Mentions: Judah , David , Rehoboam , Asa , Jacob/Israel , Jerusalem , Kidron , Ramah 1 , Syria , Damascus .

1 Kings 11

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1 Kings • Chapter 11 (43 verses)

But king Solomon loved many strange women, together with the daughter of Pharaoh, women of the Moabites , Ammonites , Edomites, Zidonians, and Hittites; Of the nations concerning which the Lord said unto the children of Israel , Ye shall not go in to them, neither shall they come in... Mentions: Solomon , Moabites , Ammonites , Jacob/Israel , David , Moab , Jerusalem , Ammon , Jerusalem's , Edom .

1 Kings 8

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1 Kings • Chapter 8 (66 verses)

Then Solomon assembled the elders of Israel , and all the heads of the tribes, the chief of the fathers of the children of Israel , unto king Solomon in Jerusalem , that they might bring up the ark of the covenant of the Lord out of the city of David , which is Zion . And all the men ... Mentions: Solomon, Jacob/Israel, David , Moses , Jerusalem , Zion , Horeb , Egypt , Hamath .

1 Kings 22:40

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1 Kings Chapter 22, Verse 40

Scripture passage in 1 Kings 22:40

1 Kings 22:39

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1 Kings Chapter 22, Verse 39

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1 Kings 22

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1 Kings • Chapter 22 (53 verses)

And they continued three years without war between Syria and Israel . And it came to pass in the third year, that Jehoshaphat the king of Judah came down to the king of Israel . And the king of Israel said unto his servants, Know ye that Ramoth in Gilead is ours, and we be still, a... Mentions: Jacob/Israel, Jehoshaphat , Judah , Zedekiah (or Matteniah ), Amon , Syria , Ramoth 3 , Gilead , Samaria , Jerusalem .

1 Kings 12:16

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1 Kings Chapter 12, Verse 16

Scripture passage in 1 Kings 12:16

2 Kings 18:13

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2 Kings Chapter 18, Verse 13

Scripture passage in 2 Kings 18:13

2 Kings 18:14

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2 Kings Chapter 18, Verse 14

Scripture passage in 2 Kings 18:14

2 Kings 15:29

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2 Kings Chapter 15, Verse 29

Scripture passage in 2 Kings 15:29

1 Kings 12:28

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1 Kings Chapter 12, Verse 28

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1 Kings 18:19

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1 Kings Chapter 18, Verse 19

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Scripture Passages (24)

1 Kings 20:20 (KJV)

1 Kings 20 KJV

And they slew every one his man: and the Syrians fled; and Israel pursued them: and Ben–hadad the king of Syria escaped on an horse with the horsemen.

1 Kings 20:43 (KJV)

1 Kings 20 KJV

And the king of Israel went to his house heavy and displeased, and came to Samaria .

1 Kings 20:2 (KJV)

1 Kings 20 KJV

And he sent messengers to Ahab king of Israel into the city, and said unto him, Thus saith Ben–hadad,

1 Kings 20:24 (KJV)

1 Kings 20 KJV

And do this thing, Take the kings away, every man out of his place, and put captains in their rooms:

1 Kings 20:38 (KJV)

1 Kings 20 KJV

So the prophet departed, and waited for the king by the way, and disguised himself with ashes upon his face.

1 Kings 20:8 (KJV)

1 Kings 20 KJV

And all the elders and all the people said unto him, Hearken not unto him, nor consent.

1 Kings 20:21 (KJV)

1 Kings 20 KJV

And the king of Israel went out, and smote the horses and chariots, and slew the Syrians with a great slaughter.

1 Kings 20:4 (KJV)

1 Kings 20 KJV

And the king of Israel answered and said, My lord, O king, according to thy saying, I am thine, and all that I have.

1 Kings 20:3 (KJV)

1 Kings 20 KJV

Thy silver and thy gold is mine; thy wives also and thy children, even the goodliest, are mine.

1 Kings 20:41 (KJV)

1 Kings 20 KJV

And he hasted, and took the ashes away from his face; and the king of Israel discerned him that he was of the prophets.

1 Kings 20:19 (KJV)

1 Kings 20 KJV

So these young men of the princes of the provinces came out of the city, and the army which followed them.

1 Kings 20:16 (KJV)

1 Kings 20 KJV

And they went out at noon. But Ben–hadad was drinking himself drunk in the pavilions, he and the kings, the thirty and two kings that helped him.

1 Kings 20:11 (KJV)

1 Kings 20 KJV

And the king of Israel answered and said, Tell him, Let not him that girdeth on his harness boast himself as he that putteth it off.

2 Kings 20:16 (KJV)

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And Isaiah said unto Hezekiah , Hear the word of the Lord.

2 Kings 10:20 (KJV)

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And Jehu said, Proclaim a solemn assembly for Baal . And they proclaimed it.

1 Kings 20:18 (KJV)

1 Kings 20 KJV

And he said, Whether they be come out for peace, take them alive; or whether they be come out for war, take them alive.

2 Kings 8:20 (KJV)

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In his days Edom revolted from under the hand of Judah , and made a king over themselves.

1 Kings 20:37 (KJV)

1 Kings 20 KJV

Then he found another man, and said, Smite me, I pray thee. And the man smote him, so that in smiting he wounded him.

2 Kings 20:2 (KJV)

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Then he turned his face to the wall, and prayed unto the Lord, saying,

2 Kings 20:21 (KJV)

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And Hezekiah slept with his fathers: and Manasseh his son reigned in his stead.

Joshua 12:20 (KJV)

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The king of Shimron –meron, one; the king of Achshaph , one;

1 Kings 20:40 (KJV)

1 Kings 20 KJV

And 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.

2 Kings 25:20 (KJV)

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And Nebuzar–adan captain of the guard took these, and brought them to the king of Babylon to Riblah :

1 Kings 18:20 (KJV)

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So Ahab sent unto all the children of Israel , and gathered the prophets together unto mount Carmel .

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Scripture Passages (24)

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