Luke 14:31

14:31 Or what king, going out to confront another king in battle, will not sit down ¹  first and determine whether he is able with ten thousand to oppose ²  the one coming against him with twenty thousand?

[14:31]  ¹ tn The participle καθίσας (kaqisa") has been translated as a finite verb due to requirements of contemporary English style.

[14:31]  ² tn On the meaning of this verb see also L&N 55.3, “to meet in battle, to face in battle.”