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1 Kings 20:42

1 Kings 20:43 akjv — And the king of Israel went to his house heavy and displeased, and came to Samaria.

American King James Version

"And the king of Israel went to his house heavy and displeased, and came to Samaria. "

— 1 Kings 20:43, American King James Version

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1 Kings 20 — Context

40

And as your servant was busy here and there, he was gone. And the king of Israel said to him, So shall your judgment be; yourself have decided it.

41

And he hurried, and took the ashes away from his face; and the king of Israel discerned him that he was of the prophets.

42

And he said to him, Thus says the LORD, Because you have let go out of your hand a man whom I appointed to utter destruction, therefore your life shall go for his life, and your people for his people.

43

And the king of Israel went to his house heavy and displeased, and came to Samaria.

1 Kings 20:43 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Kings 20:43 say?
1 Kings 20:43 in the American King James Version reads: “And the king of Israel went to his house heavy and displeased, and came to Samaria. ”
Where is 1 Kings 20:43 in the Bible?
1 Kings 20:43 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Kings, chapter 20, verse 43.
Who wrote 1 Kings?
1 Kings is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Jeremiah). It was written c. 561–538 BC.
What is the book of 1 Kings about?
1 Kings tells of Solomon's wisdom and the building of the temple, then the painful division of the kingdom after his death. The northern kingdom plunges into idolatry under a series of wicked kings until the prophet Elijah is raised up to call Israel back to the LORD.
What are the major themes of 1 Kings?
1 Kings explores themes including Wisdom, Temple, Divided Kingdom, Idolatry, Prophecy. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Kings 20:43.
What translation should I read 1 Kings 20:43 in?
1 Kings 20:43 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 1 Kings 20:43?
1 Kings 20:43 reads (AKJV): “And the king of Israel went to his house heavy and displeased, and came to Samaria. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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