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1 Kings 20:32-33
New English Translation
1 Kings 20:32-33
New English Translation
32 So they put sackcloth around their waists and ropes on their heads and went to the king of Israel. They said, “Your servant[a] Ben Hadad says, ‘Please let me live!’” Ahab[b] replied, “Is he still alive? He is my brother.”[c] 33 The men took this as a good omen and quickly accepted his offer, saying, “Ben Hadad is your brother.” Ahab[d] then said, “Go, get him.” So Ben Hadad came out to him, and Ahab pulled him up into his chariot.
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- 1 Kings 20:32 sn Your servant. By referring to Ben Hadad as Ahab’s servant, they are suggesting that Ahab make him a subject in a vassal treaty arrangement.
- 1 Kings 20:32 tn Heb “he”; the referent (Ahab) has been specified in the translation for clarity.
- 1 Kings 20:32 sn He is my brother. Ahab’s response indicates that he wants to make a parity treaty and treat Ben Hadad as an equal partner.
- 1 Kings 20:33 tn Heb “he”; the referent (Ahab) has been specified in the translation for clarity.
1 Kings 20:32-33
New International Version
1 Kings 20:32-33
New International Version
32 Wearing sackcloth around their waists and ropes around their heads, they went to the king of Israel and said, “Your servant Ben-Hadad says: ‘Please let me live.’”
The king answered, “Is he still alive? He is my brother.”
33 The men took this as a good sign and were quick to pick up his word. “Yes, your brother Ben-Hadad!” they said.
“Go and get him,” the king said. When Ben-Hadad came out, Ahab had him come up into his chariot.
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