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Ahab said, “By whom?” He said, “The LORD says, ‘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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Verse 14. Servants. Lit. “footmen.” Bible.—Hebrew means either “sons or servants.” The pages of honour, or the menial servants of the lords, were not likely to gain the victory. Calmet.—There were 232 in number, verse 15. Achab followed them, (verse 19.) with 7000; and this army defeated the Syrians.—Thou, not in person; but thy men must begin the attack.
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