And there went a proclamation throughout the host about the going down of the sun, saying, Every man to his city, and every man to his own country.
As the sun was setting, a message was sent out through the entire army, saying, 'Every man should return to his city, and every man should go back to his own country.'
The writer is describing how King Ahab's army was disbanded and sent home after his death in battle, with each soldier returning to where they came from.
📚 Historical Context
In the historical context, 1 Kings 22 describes the alliance between King Ahab of Israel and King Jehoshaphat of Judah as they waged war against the Arameans at Ramoth Gilead. During the battle, Ahab was fatally wounded despite his disguise, leading to disarray in the Israelite army as the day ended. As the sun set, the proclamation to disband and return home reflected the abrupt end of the conflict and the vulnerability of human kings in the face of divine judgment.
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