The Death of Ahab 22 For three years there was peace between Israel and Aram. 2 During the third year Jehoshaphat king of Judah went to visit Ahab king of Israel.

Death of Ahab, by Gustave Doré Ahab is mortally wounded by an unaimed arrow after he and Jehoshaphat tried to re-capture Ramoth-Gilead from the Arameans. [14][22] Depending on translation, Ahab's corpse was licked by dogs or a combination of dogs and pigs, according to Elijah's prophecy.

37 So the king died, and was brought to Samaria; and they buried the king in Samaria. 38 And one washed the chariot in the pool of Samaria; and the dogs licked up his blood; and they washed his armour; according unto the word of the LORD which he spake.

Ahab's death serves as a sobering reminder of the certainty of God's judgment and the fulfillment of His word. Despite Ahab's attempts to thwart the prophecy through disguise, the sovereign will of God prevailed.

The prophecy concerning the death of King Ahab is a significant event in the narrative of the Old Testament, illustrating the themes of divine justice, the sovereignty of God, and the consequences of disobedience.

Ahab Dies in Battle - There was no war between Syria and Israel for three years. In the third year King Jehoshaphat of Judah came down to visit the

19 And he said, Hear thou therefore the word of the LORD: I saw the LORD sitting on his throne, and all the host of heaven standing by him on his right hand and on his left. 20 And the LORD said, Who shall persuade Ahab, that he may go up and fall at Ramothgilead? And one said on this manner, and another said on that manner.

During the battle, an Aramean soldier drew his bow at random and struck Ahab between the sections of his armor. Mortally wounded, Ahab instructed his chariot driver to take him out of the battle. He propped himself up in his chariot facing the Arameans until evening, when he died (1 Kings 22:34-35).

The Death of Ahab - For three years there was peace between Israel and Aram. During the third year Jehoshaphat king of Judah went to visit Ahab king

Ahab Was Killed in the Battle (1 Kings 22:34-36). Ahab was hit by an arrow (1 Kings 22:34). Ahab died at even (1 Kings 22:35). A proclamation of retreat went throughout the host (1 Kings 22:36). The Reign of Ahab Was Completed (1 Kings 22:37-40). Ahab was buried in Samaria (1 Kings 22:37). One washed the chariot (1 Kings 22:38).