1 Kings 20:9-11

GOD’S WORD Translation

⁹ Ahab told Benhadad’s messengers, “Tell His Majesty, ‘I did everything your messengers told me the first time, but I can’t do this.’ ” The messengers left to take back his answer.

¹⁰ Then Benhadad sent Ahab the following message: “May the gods strike me dead if there will be enough dust left from Samaria to give a handful to each soldier who follows me.”

¹¹ The king of Israel answered, “The saying goes, ‘Don’t brag about a victory before you have even dressed for battle.’ ”