1 Kings 20:3 net — ‘Your silver and your gold are mine, as well as the best of your wives and sons.’”

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"‘Your silver and your gold are mine, as well as the best of your wives and sons.’”"

— 1 Kings 20:3, NET Bible

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1 Kings 20 — Context

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Ben Hadad Invades Israel Now King Ben Hadad of Syria assembled all his army, along with thirty-two other kings with their horses and chariots. He marched against Samaria and besieged and attacked it.

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He sent messengers to King Ahab of Israel, who was in the city. He said to him,“This is what Ben Hadad says,

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‘Your silver and your gold are mine, as well as the best of your wives and sons.’”

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The king of Israel replied,“It is just as you say, my master, O king. I and all I own belong to you.”

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The messengers came again and said,“This is what Ben Hadad says,‘I sent this message to you,“You must give me your silver, gold, wives, and sons.”

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But now at this time tomorrow I will send my servants to you and they will search through your palace and your servants’ houses. They will carry away all your valuables.’”

1 Kings 20:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Kings 20:3 say?
1 Kings 20:3 in the NET Bible reads: “‘Your silver and your gold are mine, as well as the best of your wives and sons.’””
Where is 1 Kings 20:3 in the Bible?
1 Kings 20:3 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Kings, chapter 20, verse 3.
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 20:3.
What translation should I read 1 Kings 20:3 in?
1 Kings 20:3 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 20:3?
1 Kings 20:3 reads (NET): “‘Your silver and your gold are mine, as well as the best of your wives and sons.’”” 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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