1 Kings 20:2

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

Benhadad sent a messenger to tell King Ahab of Israel,

Cross References

1 Kings 15:18

When Asa heard about this, he took the silver and gold from his palace and from the LORD's temple. He gave it to some of his officials and sent them to Damascus with this message for King Benhadad of Syria:

1 Kings 20:1

King Benhadad of Syria called his army together. He was joined by thirty-two other kings with their horses and chariots, and together they marched to Samaria and attacked.

1 Kings 20:3

“Ahab, give me your silver and gold, your wives, and your strongest sons!”

2 Kings 19:9

About this same time the king of Assyria learnt that King Tirhakah of Ethiopia was on his way to attack him. Then the king of Assyria sent some messengers with this note for Hezekiah: