1 Kings 20:7

Then the king of Israel called all the elders of the land, and said, Mark, I pray you, and see how this man seeketh mischief: for he sent unto me for my wives, and for my children, and for my silver, and for my gold; and I denied him not.

Cross-reference

1 Kings 20:4 Historical context

1 Kings 20:4 shows Ahab's earlier submission; here he admits he did not refuse, highlighting his predicament.

Proverbs 11:14 teaches safety in many counselors—Ahab here practices that wisdom by consulting the elders.