1 Kings 20:4 cpdv — And the king of Israel responded, “In agreement with your word, my lord the king, I am yours, with all that is mine.”

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And the king of Israel responded, “In agreement with your word, my lord the king, I am yours, with all that is mine.” "

— 1 Kings 20:4, Catholic Public Domain Version

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1 Kings 20 — Context

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Then Benhadad, the king of Syria, gathered together his entire army. And there were thirty-two kings with him, with horses and chariots. And ascending, he fought against Samaria, and he besieged it.

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And sending messengers into the city, to Ahab, the king of Israel,

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he said: “Thus says Benhadad: Your silver and your gold is mine. And your wives and your best sons are mine.”

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And the king of Israel responded, “In agreement with your word, my lord the king, I am yours, with all that is mine.”

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And the messengers, returning, said: “Thus says Benhadad, who sent us to you: Your silver and your gold, and your wives and your sons, you shall give to me.

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Therefore, tomorrow, at this same hour, I will send my servants to you, and they will search your house and the houses of your servants. And all that pleases them, they will put in their hands and take away.”

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Then the king of Israel called all the elders of the land, and he said: “Let your souls take heed, and see that he commits treachery against us. For he sent to me for my wives and sons, and for silver and gold. And I did not refuse.”

1 Kings 20:4 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Kings 20:4 say?
1 Kings 20:4 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And the king of Israel responded, “In agreement with your word, my lord the king, I am yours, with all that is mine.” ”
Where is 1 Kings 20:4 in the Bible?
1 Kings 20:4 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Kings, chapter 20, verse 4.
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 20:4.
What translation should I read 1 Kings 20:4 in?
1 Kings 20:4 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 20:4?
1 Kings 20:4 reads (CPDV): “And the king of Israel responded, “In agreement with your word, my lord the king, I am yours, with all that is mine.” ” 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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