1 Kings 20:17

New Century Version

The young officers of the district governors attacked first. Ben-Hadad sent out scouts who told him that soldiers were coming from Samaria.

Cross References

1 Kings 15:18

Asa took the rest of the silver and gold from the treasuries of the Temple of the Lord and his own palace and gave it to his officers. Then he sent them to Ben-Hadad son of Tabrimmon, who was the son of Hezion. Ben-Hadad was the king of Aram and ruled in the city of Damascus. Asa said,

1 Kings 20:16

They marched out at noon, while Ben-Hadad and the thirty-two rulers helping him were getting drunk in their tents.

1 Kings 20:18

Ben-Hadad said, “They may be coming to fight, or they may be coming to ask for peace. In either case capture them alive.”

1 Kings 20:19

The young officers of the district governors led the attack, followed by the army of Israel.