1 Kings 20:1

War with Aram

1 Now 1Ben-hadad king of Aram gathered all his army, 2and there were thirty-two * kings with him, and horses and chariots. And he went up and 3besieged * Samaria and fought against it.

1 Kings 20:1 In-Context

1 Now Ben-hadad king of Aram gathered all his army, and there were thirty-two kings with him, and horses and chariots. And he went up and besieged Samaria and fought against it.
2 Then he sent messengers to the city to Ahab king of Israel and said to him, "Thus says Ben-hadad,
3 'Your silver and your gold are mine; your most beautiful wives and children are also mine.' "
4 The king of Israel replied, "It is according to your word, my lord , O king; I am yours, and all that I have."
5 Then the messengers returned and said, "Thus says Ben-hadad, 'Surely, I sent to you saying, "You shall give me your silver and your gold and your wives and your children,"

Cross References 3

  • 1. 1 Kings 15:18, 20; 2 Kings 6:24
  • 2. 1 Kings 22:31
  • 3. 1 Kings 16:24; 2 Kings 6:24
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