Lux Domini
And Ben-hadad said unto him, The cities, which my father took from thy father, I will restore; and thou shalt make streets for thee in Damascus, as my father made in Samaria. Then said Ahab, I will send thee away with this covenant. So he made a covenant with him, and sent him away.

Key themes

WisdomJustice and mercyHumilityTemple

Glossary

Samaria Place

Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Samaria.

Ahab Person

Father’s brother. (1. ) The son of Omri, whom he succeeded as the seventh king of Israel. His history is recorded in 1 Kings 16-22. His wife was Jezebel (q. v. ), who exercised a very evil influence over him.

Damascus Place

Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Damascus.