Four hundred voices promise victory, but one true word rules the day. At Ramoth Gilead a “random” arrow fulfills God’s sentence and scatters Israel like sheep without a shepherd.
Bible Themes and Doctrines
Four hundred voices promise victory, but one true word rules the day. At Ramoth Gilead a “random” arrow fulfills God’s sentence and scatters Israel like sheep without a shepherd.
Ahab wins two God-given victories yet fails the test by freeing Ben-Hadad. 1 Kings 20 shows the Lord of hills and valleys and warns against trading obedience for advantage.
Saul’s jealousy explodes into orders to kill David, but the Lord shields his anointed through Jonathan’s advocacy, Michal’s warning, and the Spirit’s restraint at Ramah. The chapter teaches prudence under pressure and confidence in God’s sovereign preservation.
Samuel anoints Saul, the Spirit rushes upon him, and a public lot installs him under a written charter before the Lord. This chapter shows how word, Spirit, and obedience together define the throne God grants his people.