Your silver and gold are mine. Your beloved wives and children are mine.”
He sent messengers into the city to King Ahab of Israel. They told Ahab, “This is what Benhadad says:
So they dressed in sackcloth and put ropes around their necks. They went to the king of Israel and said, “Your servant Benhadad says, ‘Please let me live.’ ” Ahab asked, “He’s still alive? He’s my brother.”
The king of Israel answered, “As you say, Your Majesty. I and everything I have are yours.”
“The enemy said, ‘I’ll pursue them! I’ll catch up with them! I’ll divide the loot! I’ll take all I want! I’ll use my sword! I’ll take all they have!’