And one washed the chariot in the pool of Samaria; and the dogs licked up his blood; and they washed his armour; according unto the word of the LORD which he spake.
Someone washed the chariot in the pool of Samaria, and the dogs came and licked up his blood. They also washed his armor. This happened exactly as the LORD had said it would.
This verse shows that God's prophecy came true exactly as promised - even the detail about dogs licking up King Ahab's blood after his death in battle.
📚 Historical Context
This verse describes the fulfillment of a prophecy against King Ahab of Israel, who was mortally wounded in battle and died as a result of his disobedience to God. Earlier in the narrative, the prophet Elijah had warned Ahab that dogs would lick his blood as punishment for his sins, such as murdering Naboth and promoting idolatry, which directly ties into this event. The washing of Ahab's chariot in the pool of Samaria symbolizes the completion of God's judgment on his reign.
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