1 Kings 20:5

New American Bible - revised edition

But the messengers came again and said, “This is Ben-hadad’s message: ‘I sent you word: Give me your silver and gold, your wives and your children.

Cross References

1 Kings 15:18

Asa then took all the silver and gold remaining in the treasuries of the house of the Lord and the house of the king. Entrusting them to his ministers, King Asa sent them to Ben-hadad, son of Tabrimmon, son of Hezion, king of Aram, who ruled in Damascus. He said:

1 Kings 20:4

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

1 Kings 20:6

But now I say: At this time tomorrow I will send my servants to you, and they shall ransack your house and the houses of your servants. They shall seize and take away whatever you consider valuable.’”