Translations
Modern
And the elders and the people all said, “Do not listen to him or consent to his terms.”
Traditional
And all the elders and all the people said unto him, Hearken not unto him, nor consent.
Literal
And all the elders and all the people said to him, “Do not listen and do not consent.”
Latin
Dixeruntque omnes majores natu, et universus populus, ad eum: Non audias, neque acquiescas illi.
Original
Hebrew
English
And the elders and the people all said, “Do not listen to him or consent to his terms.”
Notes
When Ben-hadad's second group made even bigger demands (see 1 Samuel 11:1–2), Ahab realized Ben-hadad wanted war. Ahab agreed to the first demand but refused the second.
my lord the king: Ahab spoke to Ben-hadad politely, showing he was willing to accept the Aramean king's rule. He might have hoped his polite response would prevent a fight.
Glossary
Topics
Ancient Samaria: Samaria the Capital of Besieged by Benhadad Government: Mosaic: Counsels King Ahab Syria: Benhadad King of, Besieged Samaria