Translations
Modern
…saying, “This is what Ben-hadad says: ‘Your silver and gold are mine, and your best wives and children are mine!’”
Traditional
Thy silver and thy gold is mine; thy wives also and thy children, even the goodliest, are mine.
Literal
…and he said to him, “Thus says Ben-hadad: ‘Your silver and your gold are mine, and your wives and loveliest children are mine.’”
Latin
…ait: Hæc dicit Benadad: Argentum tuum, et aurum tuum meum est: et uxores tuæ, et filii tui optimi, mei sunt.
Original
Hebrew
English
…saying, “This is what Ben-hadad says: ‘Your silver and gold are mine, and your best wives and children are mine!’”
Notes
Ben-hadad's first group of messengers demanded that Israel surrender its treasures and people. Ahab agreed, wanting peace no matter the cost. He was willing to give up royal treasures and even his family to avoid a bloody war with a powerful enemy.
Glossary
Topics
Ambassadors: Benhadad to Ahab Ancient Samaria: Samaria the Capital of Besieged by Benhadad Gold: Exacted As Tribute Sieges: Those Engaged in Called Upon the City to Surrender Syria: Benhadad King of, Besieged Samaria