Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version As for the other events of Ahab’s reign, including all he did, the palace he built and adorned with ivory, and the cities he fortified, are they not written in the book of the annals of the kings of Israel? New Living Translation The rest of the events in Ahab’s reign and everything he did, including the story of the ivory palace and the towns he built, are recorded in The Book of the History of the Kings of Israel. English Standard Version Now the rest of the acts of Ahab and all that he did, and the ivory house that he built and all the cities that he built, are they not written in the Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Israel? Berean Standard Bible As for the rest of the acts of Ahab, along with all his accomplishments and the ivory palace and all the cities he built, are they not written in the Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Israel? Berean Literal Bible And the rest of the acts of Ahab, and all that he did, and the ivory house that he built, and all the cities that he built, are they not written in the Book of the Words of the Days of the Kings of Israel? King James Bible Now the rest of the acts of Ahab, and all that he did, and the ivory house which he made, and all the cities that he built, are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Israel? New King James Version Now the rest of the acts of Ahab, and all that he did, the ivory house which he built and all the cities that he built, are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Israel? New American Standard Bible Now as for the rest of the acts of Ahab and everything that he did, and the ivory house which he built and all the cities which he built, are they not written in the Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Israel? NASB 1995 Now the rest of the acts of Ahab and all that he did and the ivory house which he built and all the cities which he built, are they not written in the Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Israel? NASB 1977 Now the rest of the acts of Ahab and all that he did and the ivory house which he built and all the cities which he built, are they not written in the Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Israel? Legacy Standard Bible Now the rest of the acts of Ahab and all that he did and the ivory house which he built and all the cities which he built, are they not written in the Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Israel? Amplified Bible Now the rest of Ahab’s acts, and everything that he did, the ivory palace which he built and all the cities which he built, are they not written in the Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Israel? Berean Annotated Bible As for the rest of the acts of Ahab (father's brother), along with all his accomplishments and the ivory palace and all the cities he built, are they not written in the Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Israel (he wrestles with God)? Christian Standard Bible The rest of the events of Ahab’s reign, along with all his accomplishments, including the ivory palace he built, and all the cities he built, are written in the Historical Record of Israel’s Kings. Holman Christian Standard Bible The rest of the events of Ahab’s reign, along with all his accomplishments, including the ivory palace he built, and all the cities he built, are written in the Historical Record of Israel’s Kings. American Standard Version Now the rest of the acts of Ahab, and all that he did, and the ivory house which he built, and all the cities that he built, are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Israel? Contemporary English Version Everything else Ahab did while he was king, including the towns he strengthened and the palace he built and furnished with ivory, is written in The History of the Kings of Israel. English Revised Version Now the rest of the acts of Ahab, and all that he did, and the ivory house which he built, and all the cities that he built, are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Israel? GOD'S WORD® Translation Isn't everything else about Ahab-everything he did, the ivory palace he built, and all the cities he fortified-written in the official records of the kings of Israel? Good News Translation Everything else that King Ahab did, including an account of his palace decorated with ivory and of all the cities he built, is recorded in The History of the Kings of Israel. International Standard Version Now as to the rest of Ahab's accomplishments, everything that he undertook, the ivory palace he built, and the cities that he built, they are written in the Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Israel, are they not? NET Bible The rest of the events of Ahab's reign, including a record of his accomplishments and how he built a luxurious palace and various cities, are recorded in the scroll called the Annals of the Kings of Israel. New Heart English Bible Now the rest of the acts of Ahab, and all that he did, and the ivory house which he built, and all the cities that he built, aren't they written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Israel? Webster's Bible Translation Now the rest of the acts of Ahab, and all that he did, and the ivory house which he made, and all the cities that he built, are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Israel? Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleAs for the rest of the acts of Ahab, along with all his accomplishments and the ivory palace and all the cities he built, are they not written in the Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Israel? World English Bible Now the rest of the acts of Ahab, and all that he did, and the ivory house which he built, and all the cities that he built, aren’t they written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Israel? Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd the rest of the matters of Ahab, and all that he did, and the house of ivory that he built, and all the cities that he built, are they not written on the scroll of the Chronicles of the Kings of Israel? Berean Literal Bible And the rest of the acts of Ahab, and all that he did, and the ivory house that he built, and all the cities that he built, are they not written in the Book of the Words of the Days of the Kings of Israel? Young's Literal Translation And the rest of the matters of Ahab, and all that he did, and the house of ivory that he built, and all the cities that he built, are they not written on the book of the Chronicles of the kings of Israel? Smith's Literal Translation And the rest of the words of Ahab, and all that he did, and the ivory house, which he built, and all the cities which he built, are they not written upon the book of the words of the days to the kings of Israel? Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleBut the rest of the acts of Achab, and all that he did, and the house of ivory that he made, and all the cities that he built, are they not written in the book of the words of the days of the kings of Israel? Catholic Public Domain Version But the rest of the words of Ahab, and all that he did, and the house of ivory that he built, and all the cities that he constructed, were these not written in the book of the words of the days of the kings of Israel? New American Bible The rest of the acts of Ahab, with all that he did, including the ivory house he built and all the cities he built, are recorded in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Israel. New Revised Standard Version Now the rest of the acts of Ahab, and all that he did, and the ivory house that he built, and all the cities that he built, are they not written in the Book of the Annals of the Kings of Israel? Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleNow the rest of the acts of Ahab and all that he did and the ivory house which he built and all the cities that he built, behold, they are written in the Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Israel. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And the rest of the words of Akhab and everything that he did, and the house of ivory that he built, and all the cities that he built, behold they are written in the book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Israel. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Now the rest of the acts of Ahab, and all that he did, and the ivory house which he built, and all the cities that he built, are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Israel? Brenton Septuagint Translation And the rest of the acts of Achaab, and all that he did, and the ivory house which he built, and all the cities which he built, behold, are not these things written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Israel? Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Ahab's Defeat and Death…38And the chariot was washed at the pool of Samaria where the prostitutes bathed, and the dogs licked up Ahab’s blood, according to the word that the LORD had spoken. 39As for the rest of the acts of Ahab, along with all his accomplishments and the ivory palace and all the cities he built, are they not written in the Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Israel? 40And Ahab rested with his fathers, and his son Ahaziah reigned in his place.… Cross References As for the rest of the acts of Ahab, 1 Kings 20:26-34 In the spring, Ben-hadad mobilized the Arameans and went up to Aphek to fight against Israel. / The Israelites also mobilized, gathered supplies, and marched out to meet them. The Israelites camped before them like two small flocks of goats, while the Arameans covered the countryside. / Then the man of God approached the king of Israel and said, “This is what the LORD says: ‘Because the Arameans have said that the LORD is a god of the hills and not of the valleys, I will deliver all this great army into your hand. Then you will know that I am the LORD.’” … 1 Kings 21:1-16 Some time after these events, Naboth the Jezreelite owned a vineyard in Jezreel next to the palace of Ahab king of Samaria. / So Ahab said to Naboth, “Give me your vineyard to use as a vegetable garden, since it is next to my palace. I will give you a better vineyard in its place—or if you prefer, I will give you its value in silver.” / But Naboth replied, “The LORD forbid that I should give you the inheritance of my fathers.” … 1 Kings 16:30-33 However, Ahab son of Omri did evil in the sight of the LORD, more than all who were before him. / And as if it were not enough for him to walk in the sins of Jeroboam son of Nebat, he even married Jezebel the daughter of Ethbaal king of the Sidonians, and he then proceeded to serve and worship Baal. / First, Ahab set up an altar for Baal in the temple of Baal that he had built in Samaria. … along with all his accomplishments 1 Kings 20:13-22 Meanwhile a prophet approached Ahab king of Israel and declared, “This is what the LORD says: ‘Do you see this entire great army? Behold, I will deliver it into your hand this very day, and you will know that I am the LORD.’” / “By whom?” Ahab asked. And the prophet replied, “This is what the LORD says: ‘By the young officers of the district governors.’” “Who will start the battle?” asked Ahab. “You will,” answered the prophet. / So Ahab assembled the young officers of the district governors, and there were 232 men. And after them, he assembled the rest of the Israelite troops, 7,000 in all. … 1 Kings 20:28-30 Then the man of God approached the king of Israel and said, “This is what the LORD says: ‘Because the Arameans have said that the LORD is a god of the hills and not of the valleys, I will deliver all this great army into your hand. Then you will know that I am the LORD.’” / For seven days the armies camped opposite each other, and on the seventh day the battle ensued, and the Israelites struck down the Arameans—a hundred thousand foot soldiers in one day. / The rest of them fled into the city of Aphek, where the wall fell on twenty-seven thousand of the remaining men. Ben-hadad also fled to the city and hid in an inner room. 2 Kings 3:4-5 Now Mesha king of Moab was a sheep breeder, and he would render to the king of Israel a hundred thousand lambs and the wool of a hundred thousand rams. / But after the death of Ahab, the king of Moab rebelled against the king of Israel. and the ivory palace Amos 3:15 I will tear down the winter house along with the summer house; the houses of ivory will also perish, and the great houses will come to an end,” declares the LORD. Amos 6:4-6 You lie on beds inlaid with ivory, and lounge upon your couches. You dine on lambs from the flock and calves from the stall. / You improvise songs on the harp like David and invent your own musical instruments. / You drink wine by the bowlful and anoint yourselves with the finest oils, but you fail to grieve over the ruin of Joseph. Psalm 45:8 All your garments are fragrant with myrrh and aloes and cassia; from palaces of ivory the harps make you glad. and all the cities he built, 1 Kings 16:24 He bought the hill of Samaria from Shemer for two talents of silver and built a city there, calling it Samaria after the name of Shemer, who had owned the hill. 1 Kings 16:34 In Ahab’s days, Hiel the Bethelite rebuilt Jericho. At the cost of Abiram his firstborn he laid its foundation, and at the cost of Segub his youngest he set up its gates, according to the word that the LORD had spoken through Joshua son of Nun. 1 Kings 9:15-19 This is the account of the forced labor that King Solomon imposed to build the house of the LORD, his own palace, the supporting terraces, and the wall of Jerusalem, as well as Hazor, Megiddo, and Gezer. / Pharaoh king of Egypt had attacked and captured Gezer. He had set it on fire, killed the Canaanites who lived in the city, and given it as a dowry to his daughter, Solomon’s wife. / So Solomon rebuilt Gezer, Lower Beth-horon, … are they not written in the Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Israel? 1 Kings 16:27 As for the rest of the acts of Omri, along with his accomplishments and the might he exercised, are they not written in the Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Israel? 1 Kings 14:19 As for the rest of the acts of Jeroboam, how he waged war and how he reigned, they are indeed written in the Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Israel. 1 Kings 15:31 As for the rest of the acts of Nadab, along with all his accomplishments, are they not written in the Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Israel? 1 Kings 21:25-26 (Surely there was never one like Ahab, who sold himself to do evil in the sight of the LORD, incited by his wife Jezebel. / He committed the most detestable acts by going after idols, just like the Amorites whom the LORD had driven out before the Israelites.) Treasury of Scripture Now the rest of the acts of Ahab, and all that he did, and the ivory house which he made, and all the cities that he built, are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Israel? A. 1 Kings 14:19 And the rest of the acts of Jeroboam, how he warred, and how he reigned, behold, they are written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Israel. 1 Kings 15:23,31 The rest of all the acts of Asa, and all his might, and all that he did, and the cities which he built, are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Judah? Nevertheless in the time of his old age he was diseased in his feet… 1 Kings 16:5,20,27 Now the rest of the acts of Baasha, and what he did, and his might, are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Israel? … 1 Kings 10:18,22 Moreover the king made a great throne of ivory, and overlaid it with the best gold… Psalm 45:8 All thy garments smell of myrrh, and aloes, and cassia, out of the ivory palaces, whereby they have made thee glad. Ezekiel 27:6,15 Of the oaks of Bashan have they made thine oars; the company of the Ashurites have made thy benches of ivory, brought out of the isles of Chittim… Jump to Previous Acts Ahab Ahab's Annals Book Builder Built Chronicles Cities Events Fortified House Including Inlaid Israel Ivory Kings Matters Palace Recorded Reign Rest Towns WrittenJump to Next Acts Ahab Ahab's Annals Book Builder Built Chronicles Cities Events Fortified House Including Inlaid Israel Ivory Kings Matters Palace Recorded Reign Rest Towns Written1 Kings 22 1. Ahab, seduced by false prophets, by Michaiah's word, is slain at Ramoth Gilead37. The dogs lick up his blood, and Ahaziah succeeds him 41. Jehoshaphat's good reign 45. His acts 46. Jehoram succeeds him 51. Ahaziah's evil reign As for the rest of the acts of Ahab Ahab was the seventh king of Israel and reigned during a tumultuous period marked by idolatry and conflict. His acts include his marriage to Jezebel, the introduction of Baal worship, and his conflicts with prophets like Elijah. Ahab's reign is characterized by a departure from the worship of Yahweh, leading to significant spiritual decline in Israel. along with all his accomplishments and the ivory palace and all the cities he built are they not written in the Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Israel? Persons / Places / Events 1. AhabThe seventh king of Israel, known for his idolatry and marriage to Jezebel, which led Israel into sin. 2. Ivory House A luxurious palace built by Ahab, symbolizing his wealth and the opulence of his reign. 3. Cities Fortified Refers to the cities Ahab strengthened, indicating his focus on military and defensive strategies. 4. Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Israel A historical record of the kings of Israel, documenting their reigns and deeds. 5. Israel The northern kingdom during the divided monarchy, often led astray by its kings into idolatry. Teaching Points The Fleeting Nature of Earthly AccomplishmentsAhab's achievements, though grand, are ultimately recorded as a footnote in history. This reminds us that earthly accomplishments are temporary and should not be our ultimate pursuit. The Danger of Idolatry and Materialism Ahab's focus on building an ivory house and fortifying cities reflects a heart turned towards materialism and idolatry. Believers are called to guard against allowing material wealth to become an idol in their lives. The Importance of Godly Leadership Ahab's reign is a cautionary tale of how ungodly leadership can lead a nation astray. Christians are encouraged to pray for and support leaders who uphold biblical values. The Legacy We Leave Behind Ahab's legacy is marred by idolatry and sin. Believers should strive to leave a legacy of faithfulness and obedience to God. The Sovereignty of God in History Despite Ahab's accomplishments, God's purposes prevail. This reassures us that God is in control, even when human leaders fail. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 1 Kings 22:39?2. How does 1 Kings 22:39 reflect Ahab's priorities and values in life? 3. What can we learn from Ahab's legacy about earthly accomplishments versus spiritual impact? 4. How does Ahab's reign compare to other kings mentioned in 1 Kings? 5. In what ways can we ensure our legacy aligns with God's will? 6. How can we prioritize spiritual growth over material achievements in our daily lives? 7. What does 1 Kings 22:39 reveal about King Ahab's priorities and character? 8. How does Ahab's reign in 1 Kings 22:39 reflect on leadership and morality? 9. What archaeological evidence supports the events described in 1 Kings 22:39? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 1 Kings 22? 11. In 1 Kings 22:20-22, does the idea of divine intervention through deceit conflict with other biblical teachings on truth? 12. In 1 Kings 22:6-8, why does Ahab distrust Micaiah's prophecies but still seek his counsel? 13. In 1 Kings 22:19-23, how can a just and holy God send a 'lying spirit' to deceive Ahab's prophets? 14. Comparing 2 Chronicles 18 with 1 Kings 22, how can both accounts be inerrant if they present varying details about the same event? What Does 1 Kings 22:39 Mean As for the rest of the acts of AhabAhab’s story is more than the dramatic showdown with Elijah on Mount Carmel (1 Kings 18) and his fateful encounter with Micaiah (1 Kings 22:13-28). Scripture reminds us that his life was filled with many other deeds—some public, some private—that shaped the nation. God saw every detail (Proverbs 15:3), even those not fully narrated here. Like the closing statements on other kings (e.g., 1 Kings 11:41 about Solomon), this line signals that the biblical record is selective yet entirely reliable, directing us to what we most need for faith and obedience (John 20:30-31). Along with all his accomplishments Despite his notorious idolatry (1 Kings 16:31-33), Ahab was politically and militarily active: • He fought the Syrians twice and won (1 Kings 20). • He forged alliances, even marrying into Sidonian royalty. • He expanded Israel’s influence, enough to impress surrounding nations. These “accomplishments” show that earthly success can mask spiritual compromise (Psalm 37:7-10; Revelation 3:17). The verse subtly warns that achievements apart from obedience hold no lasting value (Matthew 16:26). And the ivory palace Ahab’s “ivory palace” points to opulence. The prophet Amos later condemns Israel for lounging on “beds inlaid with ivory” (Amos 6:4-7), likely recalling Ahab’s lavish standard. Such luxury contrasts with the simplicity God often commends (Micah 6:8). It reminds us that material splendor can coexist with moral decay, a tension also seen in Solomon’s wealth preceding his downfall (1 Kings 10–11). And all the cities he built Building cities meant fortifying borders and bolstering trade routes, similar to Solomon’s projects in 1 Kings 9:17-19. Yet many of Ahab’s constructions may have been funded by unjust policies—foreshadowed in his seizure of Naboth’s vineyard (1 Kings 21). The verse nudges readers to view civic achievements through a moral lens: God evaluates the foundations of every endeavor (Psalm 127:1). Are they not written in the Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Israel? This ancient source, now lost, authenticated the narrative for the first audience. By citing it, the author affirms that Scripture’s account aligns with recognized historical records (cf. 2 Kings 15:31). We are assured that biblical history is neither myth nor legend but grounded in verifiable fact (Luke 1:1-4). The citation also hints at divine selectivity: God preserved exactly what serves His redemptive purposes (2 Timothy 3:16-17). summary 1 Kings 22:39 wraps up Ahab’s life by noting his unrecorded deeds, notable successes, luxurious palace, and civic projects—facts also confirmed by external chronicles. The verse underscores two truths: God’s Word is historically trustworthy, and true evaluation of a life hinges not on achievements or affluence, but on faithfulness to the Lord who sees and records all. (39) The ivory house.--See Amos 3:15. We note that now, for the first time since the days of Solomon (1Kings 10:18-20), the use of ivory--in this case for inlaying the walls of houses--so characteristic of Zidonian art, is mentioned. The "undesigned coincidence," in relation to the renewed intercourse with Zidon, is remarkable.All the cities . . .--Possibly the cities ceded by Ben-hadad, and rebuilt as strongholds. The description shows that Ahab's reign was externally one of power and prosperity, as yet unimpaired even by his death and disaster at Ramoth-gilead. The fruits of spiritual corruption had not yet ripened. Verse 39. - Now the rest of the acts of Ahab, and all that he did, and the ivory house which he made [So called because it was adorned with ivory. See on ch. 11; and cf. Amos 3:15; Psalm 45:8; Song of Solomon 7:5. Rawlinson cites several passages from Greek and Latin authors to prove that ivory was anciently applied, not only to furniture, but to the doors and walls of houses], and an the cities that he built [Probably Jezreel was one, but we have no information concerning them. The fact that he did build cities, however, is one proof of Ahab's enterprize. He was not weak in all particulars], are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Israel?Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew As for the restוְיֶתֶר֩ (wə·ye·ṯer) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3499: An overhanging, an excess, superiority, remainder, a small rope of the acts דִּבְרֵ֨י (diḇ·rê) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 1697: A word, a matter, thing, a cause of Ahab, אַחְאָ֜ב (’aḥ·’āḇ) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 256: Ahab -- 'father's brother', a king of Israel, also a false prophet along with all וְכָל־ (wə·ḵāl) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every his accomplishments אֲשֶׁ֣ר (’ă·šer) Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that and the ivory הַשֵּׁן֙ (haš·šên) Article | Noun - common singular Strong's 8127: A tooth, ivory, a cliff palace וּבֵ֤ית (ū·ḇêṯ) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1004: A house and all וְכָל־ (wə·ḵāl) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every the cities הֶעָרִ֖ים (he·‘ā·rîm) Article | Noun - feminine plural Strong's 5892: Excitement he built, בָּנָ֑ה (bā·nāh) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 1129: To build [are] they הֵ֣ם (hêm) Pronoun - third person masculine plural Strong's 1992: They not הֲלֽוֹא־ (hă·lō·w-) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no written כְּתוּבִ֗ים (kə·ṯū·ḇîm) Verb - Qal - QalPassParticiple - masculine plural Strong's 3789: To grave, to write in עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against the Book סֵ֛פֶר (sê·p̄er) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 5612: A missive, document, writing, book of the Chronicles דִּבְרֵ֥י (diḇ·rê) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 1697: A word, a matter, thing, a cause of the Kings לְמַלְכֵ֥י (lə·mal·ḵê) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 4428: A king of Israel? יִשְׂרָאֵֽל׃ (yiś·rā·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3478: Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc Links 1 Kings 22:39 NIV1 Kings 22:39 NLT 1 Kings 22:39 ESV 1 Kings 22:39 NASB 1 Kings 22:39 KJV 1 Kings 22:39 BibleApps.com 1 Kings 22:39 Biblia Paralela 1 Kings 22:39 Chinese Bible 1 Kings 22:39 French Bible 1 Kings 22:39 Catholic Bible OT History: 1 Kings 22:39 Now the rest of the acts (1Ki iKi i Ki 1 Kg 1kg) |
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