1 Kings 20:2

2 The king sent messengers into the city to Ahab king of Israel. This was his message: "Ben-Hadad says,

1 Kings 20:2 Meaning and Commentary

1 Kings 20:2

And he sent messengers to Ahab king of Israel, into the city,
&c.] Who there remained, and attempted not to go forth and meet him, and stop his progress, though he must have passed great part of his dominions to come to Samaria:

and said unto him, thus saith Benhadad;
by them, his messengers, as follows.

1 Kings 20:2 In-Context

1 Ben-Hadad king of Aram gathered together all his army. There were thirty-two kings with their horses and chariots who went with him and surrounded Samaria and attacked it.

2 The king sent messengers into the city to Ahab king of Israel. This was his message: "Ben-Hadad says,

3 'Your silver and gold belong to me, as well as the best of your wives and children.'"

4 Ahab king of Israel answered, "My master and king, I agree to what you say. I and everything I have belong to you."

5 Then the messengers came to Ahab again. They said, "Ben-Hadad says, 'I told you before that you must give me your silver and gold, your wives and your children.