1 Kings 20:8

And all the elders and all the people said unto him, Hearken not unto him, nor consent.

King James Version

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Other Translations for 1 Kings 20:8

BSB

And the elders and the people all said, "Do not listen to him or consent to his terms."

AKJV

And all the elders and all the people said to him, Listen not to him, nor consent.

CPDV

And all those greater by birth, with all the people, said to him, "You should neither listen, nor acquiesce to him."

ERV

And all the elders and all the people said unto him, Hearken thou not, neither consent.

NHEB

All the elders and all the people said to him, "Do not listen, neither consent."

SMT

And all the old men and all the people will say to him, Thou shalt not hear, and thou shalt not be willing.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 1 Kings 20:8

AndalltheeldersH2205AdjectiveandallthepeopleH5971Noun Masculine saidH559VerbuntohimHearkenH8085notuntohimnorconsentH14Verb

Commentary for 1 Kings 20:8

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Overview of 1 Kings 20:8

Summary

Advisors reject further capitulation demands

Place

Samaria

Event

Unified rejection of submission

Estimated Time Period

c. 900 BC