1 Kings 22:37
1 Kings 22:37 in Multiple Translations
So the king died and was brought to Samaria, where they buried him.
¶ So the king died, and was brought to Samaria; and they buried the king in Samaria.
So the king died, and was brought to Samaria; and they buried the king in Samaria.
And they came to Samaria, and put the king's body to rest in Samaria.
So the king died. He was taken back to Samaria where they buried him.
So the King died, and was brought to Samaria, and they buried the King in Samaria.
And the king dieth, and cometh into Samaria, and they bury the king in Samaria;
So the king died, and was brought to Samaria; and they buried the king in Samaria.
So the king died, and was brought to Samaria; and they buried the king in Samaria.
And the king died, and was carried into Samaria: and they buried the king in Samaria.
So king Ahab died, and they took his body in the chariot to Samaria city and buried his body there.
Berean Amplified Bible — 1 Kings 22:37
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1 Kings 22:37 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יָּ֣מָת
הַ/מֶּ֔לֶךְ
וַ/יָּב֖וֹא
שֹׁמְר֑וֹן
וַ/יִּקְבְּר֥וּ
אֶת
הַ/מֶּ֖לֶךְ
בְּ/שֹׁמְרֽוֹן
וַ/יָּ֣מָת
mûwth
H4191
to die
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
הַ/מֶּ֔לֶךְ
melek
H4428
King's
Art | N-ms
וַ/יָּב֖וֹא
bôwʼ
H935
Lebo
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
שֹׁמְר֑וֹן
Shômᵉrôwn
H8111
Samaria
N-proper
וַ/יִּקְבְּר֥וּ
qâbar
H6912
to bury
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
הַ/מֶּ֖לֶךְ
melek
H4428
King's
Art | N-ms
בְּ/שֹׁמְרֽוֹן
Shômᵉrôwn
H8111
Samaria
Prep | N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Kings 22:37
וַ/יָּ֣מָת
mûwth
H4191
"to die"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to die, either literally or as a punishment, and is used in books like Genesis and Exodus. It can also mean to perish or be killed. This concept is seen in the story of Adam and Eve, where death enters the world as a result of sin.
Definition: 1) to die, kill, have one executed 1a)(Qal) 1a1) to die 1a2) to die (as penalty), be put to death 1a3) to die, perish (of a nation) 1a4) to die prematurely (by neglect of wise moral conduct) 1b) (Polel) to kill, put to death, dispatch 1c) (Hiphil) to kill, put to death 1d) (Hophal) 1d1) to be killed, be put to death 1d1a) to die prematurely
Usage: Occurs in 695 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] at all, [idiom] crying, (be) dead (body, man, one), (put to, worthy of) death, destroy(-er), (cause to, be like to, must) die, kill, necro(-mancer), [idiom] must needs, slay, [idiom] surely, [idiom] very suddenly, [idiom] in (no) wise. See also: Genesis 2:17; Exodus 21:18; Numbers 35:21.
הַ/מֶּ֔לֶךְ
melek
H4428
"King's"
Art | N-ms
This word refers to a king or royal person, like King David or King Saul. It can also describe something related to a king, like the King's Valley in Genesis. The Bible often uses this word to talk about the rulers of Israel.
Definition: King's (Valley) (Gen.14.17)
Usage: Occurs in 1919 OT verses. KJV: king, royal. See also: Genesis 14:1; Joshua 10:39; 1 Samuel 16:1.
וַ/יָּב֖וֹא
bôwʼ
H935
"Lebo"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
This verb means to go or come, and is used in many contexts, such as entering a place or approaching someone, as seen in the book of Genesis. It can also mean to abide or apply, and is translated in various ways in the KJV Bible. This term is related to the name Lebo Hamath.
Definition: A shortened name of Lebo Hamath complined withcha.mat (חֲמָת "Hamath" H2574) This name means to go in, enter
Usage: Occurs in 2307 OT verses. KJV: abide, apply, attain, [idiom] be, befall, [phrase] besiege, bring (forth, in, into, to pass), call, carry, [idiom] certainly, (cause, let, thing for) to come (against, in, out, upon, to pass), depart, [idiom] doubtless again, [phrase] eat, [phrase] employ, (cause to) enter (in, into, -tering, -trance, -try), be fallen, fetch, [phrase] follow, get, give, go (down, in, to war), grant, [phrase] have, [idiom] indeed, (in-) vade, lead, lift (up), mention, pull in, put, resort, run (down), send, set, [idiom] (well) stricken (in age), [idiom] surely, take (in), way. See also: Genesis 2:19; Genesis 32:7; Exodus 1:19.
שֹׁמְר֑וֹן
Shômᵉrôwn
H8111
"Samaria"
N-proper
Samaria means watch mountain, a region in northern Palestine and the capital city of the northern kingdom of Israel, located near Jerusalem. It was the kingdom of the 10 tribes of Israel after Solomon's death.
Definition: § Samaria = "watch mountain" 1) the region of northern Palestine associated with the northern kingdom of the 10 tribes of Israel which split from the kingdom after the death of Solomon during the reign of his son Rehoboam and were ruled by Jeroboam 2) the capital city of the northern kingdom of Israel located 30 miles (50 km) north of Jerusalem and 6 miles (10 km) northwest of Shechem
Usage: Occurs in 101 OT verses. KJV: Samaria. See also: 1 Kings 13:32; 2 Kings 17:5; Isaiah 7:9.
וַ/יִּקְבְּר֥וּ
qâbar
H6912
"to bury"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
To bury means to inter or lay someone to rest, often in a grave or tomb. This word is used throughout the Bible to describe the act of burying the dead, and is translated as bury in the KJV.
Definition: 1) to bury 1a) (Qal) to bury 1b) (Niphal) to be buried 1c) (Piel) to bury, bury (in masses) 1d) (Pual) to be buried
Usage: Occurs in 122 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] in any wise, bury(-ier). See also: Genesis 15:15; 1 Kings 14:31; Psalms 79:3.
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
הַ/מֶּ֖לֶךְ
melek
H4428
"King's"
Art | N-ms
This word refers to a king or royal person, like King David or King Saul. It can also describe something related to a king, like the King's Valley in Genesis. The Bible often uses this word to talk about the rulers of Israel.
Definition: King's (Valley) (Gen.14.17)
Usage: Occurs in 1919 OT verses. KJV: king, royal. See also: Genesis 14:1; Joshua 10:39; 1 Samuel 16:1.
בְּ/שֹׁמְרֽוֹן
Shômᵉrôwn
H8111
"Samaria"
Prep | N-proper
Samaria means watch mountain, a region in northern Palestine and the capital city of the northern kingdom of Israel, located near Jerusalem. It was the kingdom of the 10 tribes of Israel after Solomon's death.
Definition: § Samaria = "watch mountain" 1) the region of northern Palestine associated with the northern kingdom of the 10 tribes of Israel which split from the kingdom after the death of Solomon during the reign of his son Rehoboam and were ruled by Jeroboam 2) the capital city of the northern kingdom of Israel located 30 miles (50 km) north of Jerusalem and 6 miles (10 km) northwest of Shechem
Usage: Occurs in 101 OT verses. KJV: Samaria. See also: 1 Kings 13:32; 2 Kings 17:5; Isaiah 7:9.
Study Notes — 1 Kings 22:37
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Context — Ahab’s Defeat and Death
35The battle raged throughout that day, and the king was propped up in his chariot facing the Arameans. And the blood from his wound ran out onto the floor of the chariot, and that evening he died.
36As the sun was setting, the cry rang out in the army: “Every man to his own city, and every man to his own land!”
37So the king died and was brought to Samaria, where they buried him.
38And the chariot was washed at the pool of Samaria where the prostitutes bathed, and the dogs licked up Ahab’s blood, according to the word that the LORD had spoken. 39As for the rest of the acts of Ahab, along with all his accomplishments and the ivory palace and all the cities he built, are they not written in the Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Israel?1 Kings 22:37 Summary
This verse tells us that after King Ahab died, his body was taken to the city of Samaria and buried. This is a sad ending to a life that was marked by sin and disobedience to God (1 Kings 21:25-26). Just like King Ahab, we all face the consequences of our choices, and we must remember that God is a God of justice and righteousness (Psalm 89:14). By considering King Ahab's life and death, we can learn to make wise choices and follow God's ways, as taught in Proverbs 3:5-6 and Matthew 22:37-40.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happened to King Ahab after he died?
According to 1 Kings 22:37, after King Ahab died, his body was brought to Samaria where they buried him, as a fulfillment of the prophecy spoken by the LORD (1 Kings 21:19).
Is there any significance to the location where King Ahab was buried?
The location of King Ahab's burial in Samaria is notable because it was the capital city of the kingdom of Israel, and it may have been a place of honor or prestige, but it also serves as a reminder of the prophecies spoken against Ahab (1 Kings 21:20-24).
How does King Ahab's death relate to the rest of the Bible?
King Ahab's death is a fulfillment of the prophecies spoken against him due to his wickedness and idolatry, as seen in 1 Kings 21:17-24, and it serves as a reminder of the consequences of sin, as taught in Proverbs 10:16 and Romans 6:23.
What can we learn from King Ahab's life and death?
We can learn from King Ahab's life and death that our choices have consequences, and that God is a God of justice and righteousness, as seen in 1 Kings 22:37 and other passages like Deuteronomy 28:1-2 and Psalm 37:37-38.
Reflection Questions
- What does King Ahab's death reveal about the nature of God's justice and righteousness?
- In what ways can I apply the lesson of King Ahab's life and death to my own life, considering the consequences of my choices?
- How does the fulfillment of prophecy in King Ahab's death demonstrate God's sovereignty and control over human events?
- What role does the city of Samaria play in the story of King Ahab's life and death, and what can I learn from its significance?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Kings 22:37
So the king died, and they brought him to Samaria,.... In the chariot he died in: and they buried the king in Samaria; where his father Omri was buried, 1 Kings 16:28.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Kings 22:37
And the battle increased that day: and the king was stayed up in his chariot against the Syrians, and died at even: and the blood ran out of the wound into the midst of the chariot. No JFB commentary on these verses.
Trapp's Commentary on 1 Kings 22:37
1 Kings 22:37 So the king died, and was brought to Samaria; and they buried the king in Samaria.Ver. 37. So the king died.] And now God was even with him for his idolatry, persecution of the prophets, cruelty to Naboth, who now was in far better condition likely. The wicked, saith a reverend man, are like hawks, of great esteem whilst living, but after, nothing worth. The godly are compared to tamer fowls, which are hushed forth and little heeded whilst living; but after death, are brought into the parlour. Then, there is as much difference as between the falcon and the capon, the hawk and the hen. Dr Harris.