Which king of Israel is noted in 1 Kings 21 for humbling himself after hearing a prophecy of judgment, causing God to delay the disaster?
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Correct answer: Ahab
Despite being an evil king, Ahab's act of wearing sackcloth and fasting moved God to compassion. It shows that God responds even to the smallest genuine acts of humility.
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