Why did the elders of Israel advise Ahab to resist Ben-Hadad’s final demands rather than surrender completely?
Why the Elders of Israel Advised King Ahab to Resist Ben-Hadad’s Final Demands The confrontation between Ahab and Ben-Hadad is one of the most dramatic political and military episodes recorded in the First Book of Kings (1 Kings 20). During this time, Israel faced a powerful coalition led by the…