1 Kings 20:11

And the king of Israel answered and said, Tell him, Let not him that girdeth on his harness boast himself as he that putteth it off.

King James Version

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Other Translations for 1 Kings 20:11

BSB

And the king of Israel replied, "Tell him: 'The one putting on his armor should not boast like one taking it off.'"

AKJV

And the king of Israel answered and said, Tell him, Let not him that girds on his harness boast himself as he that puts it off.

CPDV

And responding, the king of Israel said, "Tell him that one who is girded should not boast the same as one who is ungirded."

ERV

And the king of Israel answered and said, tell him, Let not him that girdeth on his armour boast himself as he that putteth it off.

NHEB

The king of Israel answered, "Tell him, 'Do not let him who puts on his armor brag like he who takes it off.'"

SMT

And the king of Israel will answer and say, Speak ye. He binding shall not boast as he loosening.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 1 Kings 20:11

AndthekingH4428Noun MasculineofIsraelH3478Proper Name Masculine answeredH6030VerbandsaidH559Verb TellH1696VerbhimLetnothimthatgirdethH2296VerbonhisharnessboastH1984VerbhimselfashethatputtethitoffH6605Verb

Commentary for 1 Kings 20:11

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of 1 Kings 20:11

Summary

Unarmored victor surpasses armed warrior

Place

Samaria

Event

Sending proverbial response

Estimated Time Period

c. 900 BC