you surrender to him your silver and gold, your women and the strongest of your children.”
He sent messengers into the city to King Ahab of Israel to say, “King Benhadad demands that
So they wrapped sackcloth around their waists and ropes around their necks, went to Ahab and said, “Your servant Benhadad pleads with you for his life.” Ahab answered, “Is he still alive? Good! He's like a brother to me!”
“Tell my lord, King Benhadad, that I agree; he can have me and everything I own,” Ahab answered.
The enemy said, ‘I will pursue them and catch them; I will divide their wealth and take all I want; I will draw my sword and take all they have.’