1 Kings 20:7-9

Modern English Version

⁷ Then the king of Israel called all the elders of the land and said, “Please notice how this man is looking for trouble, for he has demanded I give him my wives and children and my silver and gold, and I have not denied his request.”

⁸ All the elders and all the people said to him, “Do not listen to him or consent to his demands.”

⁹ Therefore he said to the messengers of Ben-Hadad, “Tell my lord the king: I will comply with the first request of your servant, but this thing I will not do.” And the messengers departed and brought him word again.