26. He did many disgusting things as a result of worshiping idols as the Amorites had done. (The Lord confiscated their land for Israel.)
27. When Ahab heard these things, he tore his clothes ⌊in distress⌋ and dressed in sackcloth. He fasted, lay in sackcloth, and walked around depressed.
28. Then the Lord spoke his word to Elijah from Tishbe:
29. “Do you see how Ahab is humbling himself in my presence? Because he’s humbling himself in my presence, I will not let any evil happen to his family while he is alive. I will bring evil on it during his son’s lifetime.”