20:13,14
Despite Ahab being a terrible king, God has not forgotten about Israel. We may have all sorts of legitimate criticisms of Israel, but we should never forget that God loves Israel. So he sends a prophet to Israel, telling Ahab that he will give Ben-Hadad’s army into his hands, he also tells him what to do. Ahab needs to take action.
20:15-21
They attacked at noon, while Ben Hadad’s leaders were getting drunk. Ahab had assembled his troops according to the prophet's word, i.e. the junior offices were a big part of the force. Ben Hadad had dispatched scouts “who reported that “men are advancing from Samaria”.. Ahab tells his men to “take them alive”, regardless of whether they came for peace or war. As it is, the junior officers killed BenHadad’s men. Ben-Hadad, however, escaped on horseback. Ahab inflicted heavy losses on the Arameaness.
20:22
The prophet warns Ahab against complacency, saying he should strengthen his position and be ready for a further attack in the spring.
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