John Gill's Bible Commentary Ver. 8. And all the elders and all the people said unto him , etc.] They were unanimous in their advice: hearken not [unto him], nor consent ; promising, no doubt, that they would stand by him.
Matthew Henry Commentary
Verses 1-11 - Benhadad sent Ahab a very insolent demand. Ahab sent a very disgracefu submission; sin brings men into such straits, by putting them out of the Divine protection. If God do not rule us, our enemies shall: guil dispirits men, and makes them cowards. Ahab became desperate. Men wil part with their most pleasant things, those they most love, to sav their lives; yet they lose their souls rather than part with an pleasure or interest to prevent it. Here is one of the wisest saying that ever Ahab spake, and it is a good lesson to all. It is folly to boast of any day to come, since we know not what it may bring forth Apply it to our spiritual conflicts. Peter fell by self-confidence Happy is the man who is never off his watch.
Original Hebrew ויאמרו559 אליו413 כל3605 הזקנים2205 וכל3605 העם5971 אל408 תשׁמע8085 ולוא3808 תאבה׃14
