1 Kings 20:4

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.”

1 Kings 20:32

20:32 So they put sackcloth around their waists and ropes on their heads and went to the king of Israel. They said, “Your servant¹ Ben Hadad says, ‘Please let me live!’” Ahab² replied, “Is he still alive? He is my brother.”³

¹sn 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.

²tn Heb “he”; the referent (Ahab) has been specified in the translation for clarity.

³sn He is my brother. Ahab’s response indicates that he wants to make a parity treaty and treat Ben Hadad as an equal partner.