26 And he behaved very abominably in following idols, according to all ^athat the Amorites had done, whom the Lord had cast out before the children of Israel.  ‡

27 So it was, when Ahab heard those words, that he tore his clothes and ^aput sackcloth on his body, and fasted and lay in sackcloth, and went about mourning.  ‡

29 “See how Ahab has humbled himself before Me? Because he ^ahas humbled himself before Me, I will not bring the calamity in his days. ^bIn the days of his son I will bring the calamity on his house.” ‡