1 Kings 20:14

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Ahab said, By whom? He said, Thus says Yahweh, By the young men of the princes of the provinces. Then he said, Who shall begin the battle? He answered, You.

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

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Damascus was the capital of Aram (Syria), ruled here by Ben-hadad, whose coalition threatened Israel. Samaria, the capital of Israel’s northern kingdom under Ahab, was under siege; the coming battle would display the Lord’s sovereignty over Israel’s stronger enemy.

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1 Kings 20:14 mentions Damascus, Samaria and Syria.

Photo of Syria — Syria · Dr. Avishai Teicher