1 Kings 20:2

And he sent messengers to Ahab king of Israel into the city, and said unto him, Thus saith Benhadad,

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Other Translations for 1 Kings 20:2

BSB

Then he sent messengers into the city to Ahab king of Israel,

AKJV

And he sent messengers to Ahab king of Israel into the city, and said to him, Thus said Benhadad,

CPDV

And sending messengers into the city, to Ahab, the king of Israel,

ERV

And he sent messengers to Ahab king of Israel, into the city, and said unto him, Thus saith Ben-hadad,

NHEB

He sent messengers to Ahab king of Israel, into the city, and said to him, "Thus says Ben Hadad,

SMT

And he will send messengers to Ahab, king of Israel, to the city,

Word Study (Strong’s) for 1 Kings 20:2

AndhesentH7971Verb messengersH4397Noun MasculinetoAhabH256 kingH4428Noun MasculineofIsraelH3478Proper Name MasculineintothecityH5892Noun MasculineandsaidH559VerbuntohimThussaithH559Verb Ben-hadadH1130Proper Name Masculine

Commentary for 1 Kings 20:2

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Overview of 1 Kings 20:2

Summary

Enemy demands surrender through messenger

Place

Samaria

Event

Benhadad sends demanding messenger

Estimated Time Period

c. 900 BC