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Ahab
A king who wanted what he wanted, sulked when he could not have it, and let his wife do the rest.
The story
- Married Jezebel
He marries Jezebel and serves Baal.
- Fire on Carmel
He sees the LORD answer by fire, then rides to Jezreel in the rain.
- Naboth's vineyard
He sulks for a vineyard; Jezebel has Naboth killed.
- He humbled himself
Confronted by Elijah, he tears his clothes and fasts.
- A random arrow
He ignores a prophet's warning and dies in battle in disguise.
Key verses
“Is it you, you troubler of Israel?” (ESV)
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Questions to sit with
- Ahab sulked when he could not have what he wanted. What do you do when you are told no?
- He hated the prophet who told the truth. Whose honest words do you avoid?
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible, © 2001 by Crossway. Used by permission.