King James Version
1 Kings 22:33 in the King James Version says “And it came to pass, when the captains of the chariots perceived that it was not the king of Israel, that they turned ba...” — study this verse from 1 Kings chapter 22 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.
“And it came to pass, when the captains of the chariots perceived that it was not the king of Israel, that they turned back from pursuing him.”
1 Kings 22:33 · KJV
But the king of Syria commanded his thirty and two captains that had rule over his chariots, saying, Fight neither with small nor great, save only with the king of Israel.
And it came to pass, when the captains of the chariots saw Jehoshaphat, that they said, Surely it is the king of Israel. And they turned aside to fight against him: and Jehoshaphat cried out.
And it came to pass, when the captains of the chariots perceived that it was not the king of Israel, that they turned back from pursuing him.
And a certain man drew a bow at a venture, and smote the king of Israel between the joints of the harness: wherefore he said unto the driver of his chariot, Turn thine hand, and carry me out of the host; for I am wounded. at a: Heb. in his simplicity joints: Heb. joints and the breastplate wounded: Heb. made sick
And the battle increased that day: and the king was stayed up in his chariot against the Syrians, and died at even: and the blood ran out of the wound into the midst of the chariot. increased: Heb. ascended midst: Heb. bosom
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