And the word of the LORD came to Elijah the Tishbite, saying,
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Verse 28 is found in chapter 21 of 1 Kings. Elijah confronts Ahab in Naboth’s vineyard and announces judgment against him and his house. Ahab humbles himself, and God acknowledges his response by postponing part of the punishment until his son’s days. The scene does not remove the seriousness of the crime, but shows that even a guilty king can experience a measure of mercy when he humbles himself. Judgment against Ahab’s house, however, remains announced.
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Compare 1 Kings 21:28 in different Bible versions and see how its wording varies between translations. These differences can help you better understand the meaning and context of the passage.
Und das Wort des HERRN kam zu Elia, dem Thisbiter, und sprach:
Entonces fue palabra de Jehová a Elías Thisbita, diciendo:
Et la parole de l'Eternel fut adressée à Elie, le Thischbite, en ces mots:
E la parola del Signore fu indirizzata ad Elia Tisbita, dicendo:
Então veio a palavra do SENHOR a Elias tisbita, dizendo:
耶和華的話臨到 提斯比 人 以利亞 ,說:
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