KJV ORIGINAL
Him that dieth of Ahab in the city the dogs shall eat; and him that dieth in the field shall the fowls of the air eat.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Anyone from Ahab's family who dies in the city will be eaten by dogs, and anyone who dies in the countryside will be eaten by birds.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is declaring that Ahab's entire family line will face such disgrace that their bodies won't even receive proper burial.
📚 Historical Context
This prophecy was spoken by Elijah after King Ahab murdered Naboth to steal his vineyard, influenced by his wicked wife Jezebel. In ancient Israel, proper burial was extremely important for honor and dignity - being left unburied to be eaten by animals was considered the ultimate shame and curse. This was God's judgment on Ahab's dynasty for their wickedness and idolatry.
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