1 Kings 20:4
Context20:4 The king of Israel replied, “It is just as you say, my master, O king. I and all I own belong to you.”
1 Kings 20:32
Context20:32 So they put sackcloth around their waists and ropes on their heads and went to the king of Israel. They said, “Your servant 1 Ben Hadad says, ‘Please let me live!’” Ahab 2 replied, “Is he still alive? He is my brother.” 3
1 sn Your servant. By referring to Ben Hadad as Ahab’s servant, they are suggesting that Ahab make him a subject in a vassal treaty arrangement.
2 tn Heb “he”; the referent (Ahab) has been specified in the translation for clarity.
3 sn He is my brother. Ahab’s response indicates that he wants to make a parity treaty and treat Ben Hadad as an equal partner.