^{1 Ref} Ben Hadad the king of Syria gathered all his host together; and there were thirty-two kings with him, and horses and chariots: and he went up and besieged Samaria, and fought against it.

^{2 Ref} He sent messengers to Ahab king of Israel, into the city, and said to him, Thus says Ben Hadad,

^{3 Ref} Your silver and your gold is mine; your wives also and your children, even the best, are mine.

^{4 Ref} The king of Israel answered, It is according to your saying, my lord, O king; I am yours, and all that I have.

⁵ The messengers came again, and said, Thus speaks Ben Hadad, saying, I sent indeed to you, saying, You shall deliver me your silver, and your gold, and your wives, and your children;