1 Kings 20:17

New English Translation

The servants of the district governors led the march. When Ben Hadad sent messengers, they reported back to him, “Men are marching out of Samaria.”

Cross References

1 Kings 15:18

Asa took all the silver and gold that was left in the treasuries of the Lord’s temple and of the royal palace and handed it to his servants. He then told them to deliver it to Ben Hadad son of Tabrimmon, the son of Hezion, king of Syria, ruler in Damascus, along with this message:

1 Kings 20:16

They marched out at noon, while Ben Hadad and the thirty-two kings allied with him were drinking heavily in their quarters.

1 Kings 20:18

He ordered, “Whether they come in peace or to do battle, take them alive.”

1 Kings 20:19

They marched out of the city with the servants of the district governors in the lead and the army behind them.