0 Why did God kill King Ahab?

The wrath of God came upon them, and slew the fattest of them. Psalms 78:31

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Why did God kill King Ahab?


For not killing a captured king

Thus saith the LORD, Because thou [Ahab] hast let go out of thy hand a man whom I appointed to utter destruction [King Benhadad], therefore thy life shall go for his life, and thy people for his people. 1 Kings 20:42

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