1 Kings 20:13

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Behold, a prophet came near to Ahab king of Israel, and said, Thus says Yahweh, Have you seen all this great multitude? behold, I will deliver it into your hand this day; and you shall know that I am Yahweh.

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The Kingdoms of Israel and JudahThe divided monarchy, showing the northern kingdom of Israel and the southern kingdom of Judah.

Historical maps are public-domain atlas plates, digitized by Wikimedia Commons.

Damascus was the capital of Aram (Syria), Israel’s northern neighbor, whose king Ben-hadad led the invading coalition against Samaria, capital of Israel’s northern kingdom. In this crisis, the prophet’s message assures Ahab that the Lord, not military strength, will determine Syria’s defeat.

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1 Kings 20:13 mentions Damascus, Samaria and Syria.

Photo of Syria — Syria · Dr. Avishai Teicher