1 Kings 20:18

And he said, Whether they be come out for peace, take them alive; or whether they be come out for war, take them alive.

King James Version
View Chapter

Other Translations for 1 Kings 20:18

BSB
"If they have marched out in peace," he said, "take them alive. Even if they have marched out for war, take them alive."
AKJV
And he said, Whether they be come out for peace, take them alive; or whether they be come out for war, take them alive.
CPDV
And he said: "If they have arrived for peace, apprehend them alive; if to do battle, capture them alive."
ERV
And he said, Whether they be come out for peace, take them alive; or whether they be come out for war, take them alive.
NHEB
He said, "If they have come out for peace, take them alive; or if they have come out for war, take them alive."
SMT
And he will say, If for peace they came forth, seize them living; and if for war they came forth, seize them living.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 1 Kings 20:18

AndhesaidH559VerbWhethertheybecomeoutH3318VerbforpeaceH7965Noun MasculinetakeH8610VerbthemaliveH2416orwhethertheybecomeoutH3318VerbforwarH4421Noun FemininetakeH8610VerbthemaliveH2416

Commentary for 1 Kings 20:18

Please note: this is not Scripture

These study resources are provided for informational purposes only. They reflect human interpretation, are subject to human error, and should not be considered divinely inspired or authoritative.

Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of 1 Kings 20:18
Summary
Commander orders capture regardless of intention
Place
Enemy camp
Event
Issuing capture orders
Estimated Time Period
c. 900 BC
Category
Narrative