1 Kings 20
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1 Kings 20:1-6

1Ben-hadad the king of Syria gathered all his army together. Thirty-two kings were with him, and horses and chariots. And he went up and closed in on Samaria and fought against it.

2And he sent messengers into the city to Ahab king of Israel and said to him, "Thus says Ben-hadad:

3'Your silver and your gold are mine; your best wives and children also are mine.'"

4And the king of Israel answered, "As you say, my lord, O king, I am yours, and all that I have."

5The messengers came again and said, "Thus says Ben-hadad: 'I sent to you, saying, "Deliver to me your silver and your gold, your wives and your children."

6Nevertheless I will send my servants to you tomorrow about this time, and they shall search your house and the houses of your servants and lay hands on whatever pleases you and take it away.'"

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