1 Kings 22:36

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.

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Other Translations for 1 Kings 22:36

BSB

As the sun was setting, the cry rang out in the army: "Every man to his own city, and every man to his own land!"

AKJV

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.

CPDV

And a herald proclaimed throughout the entire army, before the setting of the sun, saying: "Let each one return to his own city, and to his own land."

ERV

And there went a cry throughout the host about the going down of the sun, saying, Every man to his city, and every man to his country.

NHEB

A cry went throughout the army about the going down of the sun, saying, "Every man to his city, and every man to his country."

SMT

And a shout of joy will pass through in the camp as the sun went down, saying, A man to his city, and a man to his land.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 1 Kings 22:36

AndtherewentH5674VerbaproclamationH7440Noun FemininethroughoutthehostH4264Noun MasculineaboutthegoingdownH935VerbofthesunH8121Noun sayingH559VerbEverymanH376Noun MasculinetohiscityH5892Noun MasculineandeverymanH376Noun MasculinetohisowncountryH776Noun Feminine

Commentary for 1 Kings 22:36

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

Overview of 1 Kings 22:36

Summary

Army disperses after leader's death becomes known

Place

Battlefield

Event

Soldiers dispersed after sunset

Estimated Time Period

c. 870 BC