1 Now 1Ben-hadadking of Aramgatheredall 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.
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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.
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Then he sent messengers to the city to Ahab king of Israel and said to him, "Thus says Ben-hadad,
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'Your silver and your gold are mine; your most beautiful wives and children are also mine.' "
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The king of Israel replied, "It is according to your word, my lord , O king; I am yours, and all that I have."
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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,"