1 Kings 20:32-33

20:32 So they put sackcloth around their waists and ropes on their heads and went to the king of Israel. They said, “Your servant ¹  Ben Hadad says, ‘Please let me live!’” Ahab ²  replied, “Is he still alive? He is my brother.” ³  20:33 The men took this as a good omen and quickly accepted his offer, saying, “Ben Hadad is your brother.” Ahab ⁴  then said, “Go, get him.” So Ben Hadad came out to him, and Ahab pulled him up into his chariot.

[20:32]  ¹ 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.

[20:32]  ² tn Heb “he”; the referent (Ahab) has been specified in the translation for clarity.

[20:32]  ³ 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.

[20:33]  ⁴ tn Heb “he”; the referent (Ahab) has been specified in the translation for clarity.