1 Kings 20:26 Solomon Builds the Temple

26 The next spring Ben-Hadad mustered the Arameans and went up to Aphek to fight against Israel.

Meaning of 1 Kings 20:26

In 1 Kings 20:26, we witness the complex interplay of divine sovereignty and human action. Here, Ben-Hadad's decision to engage Israel at Aphek underlines the recurring biblical theme of nations rising and falling under God’s providence. It highlights God's behind-the-scenes orchestration in the affairs of humanity.

Cross References for 1 Kings 20:26

2 Samuel 11:1 - David and Bathsheba In the spring, at the time when kings go off to war, David sent Joab out wi... Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 11:1 Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 11:1

Joshua 19:30 - Ummah, Aphek and Rehob. There were twenty-two towns and their villages. Click to read the verse Joshua 19:30 Click to read the verse Joshua 19:30

1 Samuel 4:1 - And Samuel’s word came to all Israel. The Philistines Capture the Ark Now the Israelites went o... Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 4:1 Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 4:1

Joshua 13:4 - from the south, all the land of the Canaanites, from Arah of the Sidonians as far as Aphek, the... Click to read the verse Joshua 13:4 Click to read the verse Joshua 13:4

Judges 1:31 - Nor did Asher drive out those living in Acco or Sidon or Ahlab or Aczib or Helbah or Aphek or R... Click to read the verse Judges 1:31 Click to read the verse Judges 1:31

1 Kings 20:30 - The rest of them escaped to the city of Aphek, where the wall collapsed on twenty-seven thousan... Click to read the verse 1 Kings 20:30 Click to read the verse 1 Kings 20:30

1 Samuel 29:1 - Achish Sends David Back to Ziklag The Philistines gathered all their forces at Aphek, and Israe... Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 29:1 Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 29:1

1 Kings 20:22 - Afterward, the prophet came to the king of Israel and said, “Strengthen your position and see w... Click to read the verse 1 Kings 20:22 Click to read the verse 1 Kings 20:22

1 Chronicles 20:1 - The Capture of Rabbah In the spring, at the time when kings go off to war, Joab led out the arm... Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 20:1 Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 20:1

2 Kings 13:17 - “Open the east window,” he said, and he opened it. “Shoot!” Elisha said, and he shot. “The Lord... Click to read the verse 2 Kings 13:17 Click to read the verse 2 Kings 13:17

2 Chronicles 24:23 - At the turn of the year, the army of Aram marched against Joash; it invaded Judah and Jerusalem... Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 24:23 Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 24:23