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1 Kings 20:4

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20:4 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

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20:32 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.



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