1 Kings 20:2

2 He sent messengers into the city to Ahab king of Israel, saying, “This is what Ben-Hadad says:

1 Kings 20:2 in Other Translations

2 And he sent messengers to Ahab king of Israel into the city, and said unto him, Thus saith Benhadad,

2 And he sent messengers into the city to Ahab king of Israel and said to him, "Thus says Ben-hadad:

2 Ben-hadad sent messengers into the city to relay this message to King Ahab of Israel: “This is what Ben-hadad says:

2 He sent an envoy into the city to set his terms before Ahab king of Israel:

2 He sent messengers into the city to Ahab king of Israel and said to him, "This is what 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 Now Ben-Hadad king of Aram mustered his entire army. Accompanied by thirty-two kings with their horses and chariots, he went up and besieged Samaria and attacked it.

2 He sent messengers into the city to Ahab king of Israel, saying, “This is what Ben-Hadad says:

3 ‘Your silver and gold are mine, and the best of your wives and children are mine.’ ”

4 The king of Israel answered, “Just as you say, my lord the king. I and all I have are yours.”

5 The messengers came again and said, “This is what Ben-Hadad says: ‘I sent to demand your silver and gold, your wives and your children.