So Ahab answered the messengers of Ben-hadad, "Tell my lord the king, 'All that you demanded of your servant the first time I will do, but this thing I cannot do.'" So the messengers departed and relayed the message to Ben-hadad. Cross References 1 Kings 15:18So Asa withdrew all the silver and gold that remained in the treasuries of the house of the LORD and of the royal palace. He entrusted it to his servants and sent them to Ben-hadad son of Tabrimmon, the son of Hezion king of Aram, who was ruling in Damascus, saying, 1 Kings 20:8 And the elders and the people all said, "Do not listen or consent to his terms." 1 Kings 20:10 Then Ben-hadad sent another message to Ahab: "May the gods deal with me, and ever so severely, if enough dust remains of Samaria for each of my men to have a handful." 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 Ben Benhadad Ben-Hadad Ben-Ha'dad Ben-Hadad's Demand Demanded Departed First Hadad Meet Messengers Representatives Servant Time Wherefore WordJump to Next Ben Benhadad Ben-Hadad Ben-Ha'dad Ben-Hadad's Demand Demanded Departed First Hadad Meet Messengers Representatives Servant Time Wherefore Word |
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