1 Kings 20:2-7

20:2 He sent messengers to King Ahab of Israel, who was in the city. ¹  20:3 He said to him, “This is what Ben Hadad says, ‘Your silver and your gold are mine, as well as the best of your wives and sons.’” 20:4 The king of Israel replied, “It is just as you say, my master, O king. I and all I own belong to you.”

20:5 The messengers came again and said, “This is what Ben Hadad says, ‘I sent this message to you, “You must give me your silver, gold, wives, and sons.” 20:6 But now at this time tomorrow I will send my servants to you and they will search through your palace and your servants’ houses. They will carry away all your valuables.” ²  20:7 The king of Israel summoned all the leaders ³  of the land and said, “Notice how this man is looking for trouble. ⁴  Indeed, he demanded my wives, sons, silver, and gold, and I did not resist him.”

¹ tn Heb “to the city.”

² tn Heb “all that is desirable to your eyes they will put in their hand and take.”

³ tn Heb “elders.”

⁴ tn Heb “Know and see that this [man] is seeking trouble.”