1 Kings 20:1

Ben Hadad Invades Israel

20:1 Now King Ben Hadad of Syria assembled all his army, along with thirty-two other kings with their horses and chariots. He marched against Samaria 1  and besieged and attacked it. 2 

1 Kings 20:12

20:12 When Ben Hadad received this reply, 3  he and the other kings were drinking in their quarters. 4  He ordered his servants, “Get ready to attack!” So they got ready to attack the city.

1 map For location see Map2-B1; Map4-D3; Map5-E2; Map6-A4; Map7-C1.

2 tn Heb “and he went up and besieged Samaria and fought against it.”

3 tn Heb “When he heard this word.”

4 tn Heb “in the temporary shelters.” This is probably referring to tents.