1 Kings 20:2 nasb — Then he sent messengers to the city to Ahab king of Israel and said to him, "Thus says Ben-hadad,

NASB

"Then he sent messengers to the city to Ahab king of Israel and said to him, "Thus says Ben-hadad,"

— 1 Kings 20:2, NASB

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1 Kings 20 — Context

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Now Ben-hadad king of Aram gathered all his army, and there were thirty-two kings with him, and horses and chariots. And he went up and besieged Samaria and fought against it.

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Then he sent messengers to the city to Ahab king of Israel and said to him, "Thus says Ben-hadad,

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'Your silver and your gold are mine; your most beautiful wives and children are also mine.'"

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The king of Israel replied, "It is according to your word, my lord, O king; I am yours, and all that I have."

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Then the messengers returned and said, "Thus says Ben-hadad, 'Surely, I sent to you saying, "You shall give me your silver and your gold and your wives and your children,"

1 Kings 20:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does 1 Kings 20:2 say?
1 Kings 20:2 in the NASB reads: “Then he sent messengers to the city to Ahab king of Israel and said to him, "Thus says Ben-hadad,”
Where is 1 Kings 20:2 in the Bible?
1 Kings 20:2 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Kings, chapter 20, verse 2.
Who wrote 1 Kings?
1 Kings is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Jeremiah). It was written c. 561–538 BC.
What is the book of 1 Kings about?
1 Kings tells of Solomon's wisdom and the building of the temple, then the painful division of the kingdom after his death. The northern kingdom plunges into idolatry under a series of wicked kings until the prophet Elijah is raised up to call Israel back to the LORD.
What are the major themes of 1 Kings?
1 Kings explores themes including Wisdom, Temple, Divided Kingdom, Idolatry, Prophecy. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Kings 20:2.
What translation should I read 1 Kings 20:2 in?
1 Kings 20:2 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 1 Kings 20:2?
1 Kings 20:2 reads (NASB): “Then he sent messengers to the city to Ahab king of Israel and said to him, "Thus says Ben-hadad,” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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