So with sackcloth around their waists and ropes around their heads, they went to the king of Israel and said, "Your servant Ben-hadad says, 'Please spare my life.'" And the king answered, "Is he still alive? He is my brother." Cross References 1 Kings 20:3saying, "This is what Ben-hadad says: 'Your silver and gold are mine, and your best wives and children are mine!'" 1 Kings 20:31 Then the servants of Ben-hadad said to him, "Look now, we have heard that the kings of the house of Israel are merciful. Let us go out to the king of Israel with sackcloth around our waists and ropes around our heads. Perhaps he will spare your life." 1 Kings 20:33 Now the men were looking for a sign of hope, and they quickly grasped at this word and replied, "Yes, your brother Ben-hadad." "Go and get him!" said the king. Then Ben-hadad came out, and Ahab had him come up into his chariot. 2 Kings 10:5 So the palace administrator, the overseer of the city, the elders, and the guardians sent a message to Jehu: "We are your servants, and we will do whatever you say. We will not make anyone king. Do whatever is good in your sight." Chapter Outline 1. Ben-Hadad, not content with Ahab's homage, besieges Samaria13. By the direction of a prophet, the Syrians are slain 22. As the prophet forewarned Ahab, the Syrians come against him in Aphek 28. By the word of the prophet, and God's judgment, the Syrians are smitten again 31. The Syrians submit; Ahab sends Ben-Hadad away with a covenant 35. The prophet, under the parable of a prisoner, 39. making Ahab judge himself, denounces God's judgment against him Jump to Previous Alive Ben Benhadad Ben-Hadad Ben-Ha'dad Bodies Gird Girded Hadad Haircloth Heads Israel Live Please Ropes Sackcloth Servant WearingJump to Next Alive Ben Benhadad Ben-Hadad Ben-Ha'dad Bodies Gird Girded Hadad Haircloth Heads Israel Live Please Ropes Sackcloth Servant Wearing |
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