1 Kings 20:42

1 Kings 20:43 net — The king of Israel went home to Samaria bitter and angry.

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"The king of Israel went home to Samaria bitter and angry."

— 1 Kings 20:43, NET Bible

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KJV
“And the king of Israel went to his house heavy and displeased, and came to Samaria. ”
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ASV
“And the king of Israel went to his house heavy and displeased, and came to Samaria. ”
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WEB
“The king of Israel went to his house sullen and angry, and came to Samaria.”
World English Bible · Read this chapter in WEB
DRB
“And the king of Israel returned to his house, slighting to hear, and raging came into Samaria. ”
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BBE
“Then the king of Israel went back to his house, bitter and angry, and came to Samaria.”
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KJVA
“And the king of Israel went to his house heavy and displeased, and came to Samaria. ”
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1 Kings 20 — Context

Well, it just so happened that while your servant was doing this and that, he disappeared.” The king of Israel said to him,“Your punishment is already determined by your own testimony.”

The prophet quickly removed the bandage from his eyes and the king of Israel recognized he was one of the prophets.

The prophet then said to him,“This is what the LORD has said,‘Because you released a man I had determined should die, you will pay with your life and your people will suffer instead of his people.’”

The king of Israel went home to Samaria bitter and angry.

1 Kings 20:43 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Kings 20:43 say?

1 Kings 20:43 in the NET Bible reads: “The king of Israel went home to Samaria bitter and angry.”

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 (NET): “The king of Israel went home to Samaria bitter and angry.” 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.

1 Kings 20:43 net — The king of Israel went home to Samaria bitter and angry.

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