1Ben Hadad the king of Syria gathered all his army together; and there were thirty-two kings with him, and horses and chariots: and he went up and besieged Samaria, and fought against it.
2He sent messengers to Ahab king of Israel, into the city, and said to him, "Thus says Ben Hadad,
3'Your silver and your gold is mine. Your wives also and your children, even the best, are mine.'"
4The king of Israel answered, "It is according to your saying, my lord, O king. I am yours, and all that I have."
5The messengers came again, and said, "Ben Hadad says, 'I sent indeed to you, saying, "You shall deliver me your silver, and your gold, and your wives, and your children;