1 Kings 20:3

New International Reader's Version

‘Your silver and gold belong to me. The best of your wives and children also belong to me.’ ”

Cross References

1 Kings 20:2

Ben-Hadad sent messengers into the city. They spoke to Ahab, the king of Israel. They told him, “Ben-Hadad says,

1 Kings 20:32

So they wore rough clothing. They tied ropes around their heads. Then they went to the king of Israel. They told him, “Your servant Ben-Hadad says, ‘Please let me live.’ ” The king answered, “Is he still alive? He used to be my friend.”

1 Kings 20:4

The king of Israel replied, “What you say is true. You are my king and master. I belong to you. And everything I have belongs to you.”

Exodus 15:9

“Your enemies bragged, ‘We will chase Israel and will catch them. We’ll divide up what we take from them. We’ll eat them alive. We’ll pull our swords out. Our powerful hands will destroy them.’