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A soldier randomly shot an arrow without aiming at anyone in particular, and it struck the king of Israel in a gap between the pieces of his armor. So the king said to his chariot driver, 'Turn around and get me out of the battle, because I've been wounded.'
This verse shows how a random arrow shot by an unknown soldier mortally wounded King Ahab, demonstrating that God's judgment cannot be escaped even when disguised.
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King James Version · EnglishAnd a certain man drew a bow at a venture, and smote the king of Israel between the joints of the harness: therefore he said to his chariot man, Turn thine hand, that thou mayest carry me out of the host; for I am wounded.Ask the AI Assistant
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📚 Historical Context
In the historical context, 2 Chronicles 18 describes a battle where King Ahab of Israel and King Jehoshaphat of Judah allied against the Arameans at Ramoth-gilead, despite a prophet's warning of defeat. Ahab, known for his idolatry and disregard for God's word, disguised himself in battle to avoid harm, but this did not change his fate. The random arrow that struck him fulfilled the divine prophecy, highlighting the consequences of rejecting true prophetic counsel.