1 And Ben-hadad the king of Syria gathered all his host together; and there were thirty and two kings with him, and horses and chariots: and he went up and besieged Samaria, and fought against it.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Ben–hadad H1130 (בֶּן־הֲדַד) — Ben-Hadad, the name of several Syrian kings
- the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- of Syria H758 (אֲרָם) — Aram or Syria, and its inhabitants; also the name of the son of Shem, a grandson of Nahor, and of an Israelite
- gathered H6908 (קָבַץ) — to grasp, i.e. collect
- all his army H2428 (חַיִל) — probably a force, whether of men, means or other resources; an army, wealth, virtue, valor, strength
- together H6908 (קָבַץ) — to grasp, i.e. collect
- thirty H7970 (שְׁלוֹשִׁים) — thirty; or (ordinal) thirtieth
- and two H8147 (שְׁנַיִם) — two; also (as ordinal) twofold
- kings H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- with him, and horses H5483 (סוּס) — a horse (as leaping); also a swallow (from its rapid flight)
- and chariots H7393 (רֶכֶב) — a vehicle; by implication, a team; by extension, cavalry; by analogy a rider, i.e. the upper millstone
- and he went up H5927 (עָלָה) — to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative
- and besieged H6696 (צוּר) — to cramp, i.e. confine (in many applications, literally and figuratively, formative or hostile)
- Samaria H8111 (שֹׁמְרוֹן) — Shomeron, a place in Palestine
- and warred H3898 (לָחַם) — to feed on; figuratively, to consume; by implication, to battle (as destruction)
2 And he sent messengers to Ahab king of Israel, into the city, and said unto him, Thus saith Ben-hadad,Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And he sent H7971 (שָׁלַח) — to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)
- messengers H4397 (מַלְאָךְ) — a messenger; specifically, of God, i.e. an angel (also a prophet, priest or teacher)
- to Ahab H256 (אַחְאָב) — Achab, the name of a king of Israel and of a prophet at Babylon
- king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- of Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- into the city H5892 (עִיר) — a city (a place guarded by waking or a watch) in the widest sense (even of a mere encampment or post)
- and said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- unto him, Thus saith H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Ben–hadad H1130 (בֶּן־הֲדַד) — Ben-Hadad, the name of several Syrian kings
3 Thy silver and thy gold is mine; thy wives also and thy children, even the goodliest, are mine.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Thy silver H3701 (כֶּסֶף) — silver (from its pale color); by implication, money
- and thy gold H2091 (זָהָב) — gold, figuratively, something gold-colored (i.e. yellow), as oil, a clear sky
- mine; thy wives H802 (אִשָּׁה) — a woman
- also and thy children H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- the goodliest H2896 (טוֹב) — good (as an adjective) in the widest sense; used likewise as a noun, both in the masculine and the feminine, the singular and the plural (good, a good or good t…
4 And the king of Israel answered and said, It is according to thy saying, my lord, O king; I am thine, and all that I have.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- of Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- answered H6030 (עָנָה) — properly, to eye or (generally) to heed, i.e. pay attention; by implication, to respond; by extension to begin to speak; specifically to sing, shout, testify, a…
- and said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- My lord H113 (אָדוֹן) — sovereign, i.e. controller (human or divine)
- O king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- according to thy saying H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
5 And the messengers came again, and said, Thus speaketh Ben-hadad, saying, I sent indeed unto thee, saying, Thou shalt deliver me thy silver, and thy gold, and thy wives, and thy children;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And the messengers H4397 (מַלְאָךְ) — a messenger; specifically, of God, i.e. an angel (also a prophet, priest or teacher)
- came again H7725 (שׁוּב) — to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point); generally…
- and said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Thus speaketh H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Ben–hadad H1130 (בֶּן־הֲדַד) — Ben-Hadad, the name of several Syrian kings
- saying H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Although I have sent H7971 (שָׁלַח) — to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)
- unto thee, saying H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Thou shalt deliver H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
- me thy silver H3701 (כֶּסֶף) — silver (from its pale color); by implication, money
- and thy gold H2091 (זָהָב) — gold, figuratively, something gold-colored (i.e. yellow), as oil, a clear sky
- and thy wives H802 (אִשָּׁה) — a woman
- and thy children H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
6 but I will send my servants unto thee to-morrow about this time, and they shall search thy house, and the houses of thy servants; and it shall be, that whatsoever is pleasant in thine eyes, they shall put it in their hand, and take it away.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Yet I will send H7971 (שָׁלַח) — to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)
- my servants H5650 (עֶבֶד) — a servant
- unto thee to morrow H4279 (מָחָר) — properly, deferred, i.e. the morrow; usually (adverbially) tomorrow; indefinitely, hereafter
- about this time H6256 (עֵת) — time, especially (adverb with preposition) now, when, etc.
- and they shall search H2664 (חָפַשׂ) — to seek; causatively, to conceal oneself (i.e. let be sought), or mask
- thine house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- and the houses H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- of thy servants H5650 (עֶבֶד) — a servant
- and it shall be H1961 (הָיָה) — to exist, i.e. be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary)
- whatsoever is pleasant H4261 (מַחְמָד) — delightful; hence, a delight, i.e. object of affection or desire
- in thine eyes H5869 (עַיִן) — an eye (literally or figuratively); by analogy, a fountain (as the eye of the landscape)
- they shall put H7760 (שׂוּם) — to put (used in a great variety of applications, literal, figurative, inferentially, and elliptically)
- in their hand H3027 (יָד) — a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from 3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of a…
- away H3947 (לָקַח) — to take (in the widest variety of applications)
7 Then the king of Israel called all the elders of the land, and said, Mark, I pray you, and see how this man seeketh mischief: for he sent unto me for my wives, and for my children, and for my silver, and for my gold; and I denied him not.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Then the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- of Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- called H7121 (קָרָא) — to call out to (i.e. properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications)
- all the elders H2205 (זָקֵן) — old
- of the land H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- and said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Mark H3045 (יָדַע) — to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including observation…
- I pray you, and see H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
- seeketh H1245 (בָּקַשׁ) — to search out (by any method, specifically in worship or prayer); by implication, to strive after
- mischief H7451 (רַע) — bad or (as noun) evil (natural or moral)
- for he sent H7971 (שָׁלַח) — to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)
- unto me for my wives H802 (אִשָּׁה) — a woman
- and for my children H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- and for my silver H3701 (כֶּסֶף) — silver (from its pale color); by implication, money
- and for my gold H2091 (זָהָב) — gold, figuratively, something gold-colored (i.e. yellow), as oil, a clear sky
- and I denied H4513 (מָנַע) — to debar (negatively or positively) from benefit or injury
8 And all the elders and all the people said unto him, Hearken thou not, neither consent.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And all the elders H2205 (זָקֵן) — old
- and all the people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
- said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- unto him, Hearken H8085 (שָׁמַע) — to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
- nor consent H14 (אָבָה) — to breathe after, i.e. (figuratively) to be acquiescent
9 Wherefore he said unto the messengers of Ben-hadad, Tell my lord the king, All that thou didst send for to thy servant at the first I will do; but this thing I may not do. And the messengers departed, and brought him word again.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Wherefore he said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- unto the messengers H4397 (מַלְאָךְ) — a messenger; specifically, of God, i.e. an angel (also a prophet, priest or teacher)
- of Ben–hadad H1130 (בֶּן־הֲדַד) — Ben-Hadad, the name of several Syrian kings
- Tell H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- my lord H113 (אָדוֹן) — sovereign, i.e. controller (human or divine)
- the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- All that thou didst send H7971 (שָׁלַח) — to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)
- for to thy servant H5650 (עֶבֶד) — a servant
- at the first H7223 (רִאשׁוֹן) — first, in place, time or rank (as adjective or noun)
- I will do H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- but this thing H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
- I may H3201 (יָכֹל) — to be able, literally (can, could) or morally (may, might)
- not do H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- And the messengers H4397 (מַלְאָךְ) — a messenger; specifically, of God, i.e. an angel (also a prophet, priest or teacher)
- departed H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
- and brought H7725 (שׁוּב) — to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point); generally…
- him word H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
- again H7725 (שׁוּב) — to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point); generally…
10 And Ben-hadad sent unto him, and said, The gods do so unto me, and more also, if the dust of Samaria shall suffice for handfuls for all the people that follow me.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Ben–hadad H1130 (בֶּן־הֲדַד) — Ben-Hadad, the name of several Syrian kings
- sent H7971 (שָׁלַח) — to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)
- unto him, and said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- The gods H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- do so H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- unto me, and more also H3254 (יָסַף) — to add or augment (often adverbial, to continue to do a thing)
- if the dust H6083 (עָפָר) — dust (as powdered or gray); hence, clay, earth, mud
- of Samaria H8111 (שֹׁמְרוֹן) — Shomeron, a place in Palestine
- shall suffice H5606 (סָפַק) — to clap the hands (in token of compact, derision, grief, indignation, or punishment); by implication of satisfaction, to be enough; by implication of excess, to…
- for handfuls H8168 (שֹׁעַל) — the palm; by extension, a handful
- for all the people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
- that follow H7272 (רֶגֶל) — a foot (as used in walking); by implication, a step; by euphemistically the pudenda
11 And the king of Israel answered and said, Tell him, Let not him that girdeth on his armor boast himself as he that putteth it off.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- of Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- answered H6030 (עָנָה) — properly, to eye or (generally) to heed, i.e. pay attention; by implication, to respond; by extension to begin to speak; specifically to sing, shout, testify, a…
- and said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Tell H1696 (דָבַר) — perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue
- Let not him that girdeth H2296 (חָגַר) — to gird on (as a belt, armor, etc.)
- boast H1984 (הָלַל) — to be clear (orig. of sound, but usually of color); to shine; hence, to make a show, to boast; and thus to be (clamorously) foolish; to rave; causatively, to ce…
- himself as he that putteth it off H6605 (פָּתַח) — to open wide (literally or figuratively); specifically, to loosen, begin, plough, carve
12 And it came to pass, when Ben-hadad heard this message, as he was drinking, he and the kings, in the pavilions, that he said unto his servants, Set yourselves in array. And they set themselves in array against the city.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- heard H8085 (שָׁמַע) — to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
- this message H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
- drinking H8354 (שָׁתָה) — to imbibe (literally or figuratively)
- he and the kings H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- in the pavilions H5521 (סֻכָּה) — a hut or lair
- that he said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- unto his servants H5650 (עֶבֶד) — a servant
- Set H7760 (שׂוּם) — to put (used in a great variety of applications, literal, figurative, inferentially, and elliptically)
- And they set H7760 (שׂוּם) — to put (used in a great variety of applications, literal, figurative, inferentially, and elliptically)
- against the city H5892 (עִיר) — a city (a place guarded by waking or a watch) in the widest sense (even of a mere encampment or post)
13 And, behold, a prophet came near unto Ahab king of Israel, and said, Thus saith Jehovah, Hast thou seen all this great multitude? behold, I will deliver it into thy hand this day; and thou shalt know that I am Jehovah.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And, behold, there came H5066 (נָגַשׁ) — to be or come (causatively, bring) near (for any purpose); euphemistically, to lie with a woman; as an enemy, to attack; religious to worship; causatively, to p…
- a H259 (אֶחָד) — properly, united, i.e. one; or (as an ordinal) first
- prophet H5030 (נָבִיא) — a prophet or (generally) inspired man
- unto Ahab H256 (אַחְאָב) — Achab, the name of a king of Israel and of a prophet at Babylon
- king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- of Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- saying H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Thus saith H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- Hast thou seen H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
- all this great H1419 (גָּדוֹל) — great (in any sense); hence, older; also insolent
- multitude H1995 (הָמוֹן) — a noise, tumult, crowd; also disquietude, wealth
- behold, I will deliver H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
- it into thine hand H3027 (יָד) — a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from 3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of a…
- this day H3117 (יוֹם) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated ter…
- and thou shalt know H3045 (יָדַע) — to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including observation…
14 And Ahab said, By whom? And he said, Thus saith Jehovah, By the young men of the princes of the provinces. Then he said, Who shall begin the battle? And he answered, Thou.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Ahab H256 (אַחְאָב) — Achab, the name of a king of Israel and of a prophet at Babylon
- said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- By whom? And he said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Thus saith H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- by the young men H5288 (נַעַר) — (concretely) a boy (as active), from the age of infancy to adolescence; by implication, a servant; also (by interch. of sex), a girl (of similar latitude in age…
- of the princes H8269 (שַׂר) — a head person (of any rank or class)
- of the provinces H4082 (מְדִינָה) — properly, a judgeship, i.e. jurisdiction; by implication, a district (as ruled by a judge); generally, a region
- Then he said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Who shall order H631 (אָסַר) — to yoke or hitch; by analogy, to fasten in any sense, to join battle
- the battle H4421 (מִלְחָמָה) — a battle (i.e. the engagement); generally, war (i.e. war-fare)
- And he answered H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
15 Then he mustered the young men of the princes of the provinces, and they were two hundred and thirty-two: and after them he mustered all the people, even all the children of Israel, being seven thousand.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Then he numbered H6485 (פָּקַד) — to visit (with friendly or hostile intent); by analogy, to oversee, muster, charge, care for, miss, deposit, etc.
- the young men H5288 (נַעַר) — (concretely) a boy (as active), from the age of infancy to adolescence; by implication, a servant; also (by interch. of sex), a girl (of similar latitude in age…
- of the princes H8269 (שַׂר) — a head person (of any rank or class)
- of the provinces H4082 (מְדִינָה) — properly, a judgeship, i.e. jurisdiction; by implication, a district (as ruled by a judge); generally, a region
- and they were two H8147 (שְׁנַיִם) — two; also (as ordinal) twofold
- hundred H3967 (מֵאָה) — a hundred; also as a multiplicative and a fraction
- and thirty H7970 (שְׁלוֹשִׁים) — thirty; or (ordinal) thirtieth
- two H8147 (שְׁנַיִם) — two; also (as ordinal) twofold
- and after H310 (אַחַר) — properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after (in various senses)
- them he numbered H6485 (פָּקַד) — to visit (with friendly or hostile intent); by analogy, to oversee, muster, charge, care for, miss, deposit, etc.
- all the people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
- all the children H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- of Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- seven H7651 (שֶׁבַע) — seven (as the sacred full one); also (adverbially) seven times; by implication, a week; by extension, an indefinite number
- thousand H505 (אֶלֶף) — hence (the ox's head being the first letter of the alphabet, and this eventually used as a numeral) a thousand
16 And they went out at noon. But Ben-hadad was drinking himself drunk in the pavilions, he and the kings, the thirty and two kings that helped him.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And they went out H3318 (יָצָא) — to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.
- at noon H6672 (צֹהַר) — a light (i.e. window); dual double light, i.e. noon
- But Ben–hadad H1130 (בֶּן־הֲדַד) — Ben-Hadad, the name of several Syrian kings
- drinking H8354 (שָׁתָה) — to imbibe (literally or figuratively)
- himself drunk H7910 (שִׁכּוֹר) — intoxicated, as a state or a habit
- in the pavilions H5521 (סֻכָּה) — a hut or lair
- he and the kings H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- the thirty H7970 (שְׁלוֹשִׁים) — thirty; or (ordinal) thirtieth
- and two H8147 (שְׁנַיִם) — two; also (as ordinal) twofold
- kings H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- that helped H5826 (עָזַר) — to surround, i.e. protect or aid
17 And the young men of the princes of the provinces went out first; and Ben-hadad sent out, and they told him, saying, There are men come out from Samaria.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And the young men H5288 (נַעַר) — (concretely) a boy (as active), from the age of infancy to adolescence; by implication, a servant; also (by interch. of sex), a girl (of similar latitude in age…
- of the princes H8269 (שַׂר) — a head person (of any rank or class)
- of the provinces H4082 (מְדִינָה) — properly, a judgeship, i.e. jurisdiction; by implication, a district (as ruled by a judge); generally, a region
- went out H3318 (יָצָא) — to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.
- first H7223 (רִאשׁוֹן) — first, in place, time or rank (as adjective or noun)
- and Ben–hadad H1130 (בֶּן־הֲדַד) — Ben-Hadad, the name of several Syrian kings
- sent out H7971 (שָׁלַח) — to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)
- and they told H5046 (נָגַד) — properly, to front, i.e. stand boldly out opposite; by implication (causatively), to manifest; figuratively, to announce (always by word of mouth to one present…
- him, saying H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- There are men H582 (אֱנוֹשׁ) — properly, a mortal (and thus differing from the more dignified 120); hence, a man in general (singly or collectively)
- come out H3318 (יָצָא) — to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.
- of Samaria H8111 (שֹׁמְרוֹן) — Shomeron, a place in Palestine
18 And he said, Whether they are come out for peace, take them alive; or whether they are come out for war, take them alive.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And he said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Whether they be come out H3318 (יָצָא) — to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.
- for peace H7965 (שָׁלוֹם) — safe, i.e. (figuratively) well, happy, friendly; also (abstractly) welfare, i.e. health, prosperity, peace
- take H8610 (תָּפַשׂ) — to manipulate, i.e. seize; chiefly to capture, wield, specifically, to overlay; figuratively, to use unwarrantably
- them alive H2416 (חַי) — alive; hence, raw (flesh); fresh (plant, water, year), strong; also (as noun, especially in the feminine singular and masculine plural) life (or living thing),…
- or whether they be come out H3318 (יָצָא) — to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.
- for war H4421 (מִלְחָמָה) — a battle (i.e. the engagement); generally, war (i.e. war-fare)
19 So these went out of the city, the young men of the princes of the provinces, and the army which followed them.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- So these young men H5288 (נַעַר) — (concretely) a boy (as active), from the age of infancy to adolescence; by implication, a servant; also (by interch. of sex), a girl (of similar latitude in age…
- of the princes H8269 (שַׂר) — a head person (of any rank or class)
- of the provinces H4082 (מְדִינָה) — properly, a judgeship, i.e. jurisdiction; by implication, a district (as ruled by a judge); generally, a region
- came out H3318 (יָצָא) — to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.
- of the city H5892 (עִיר) — a city (a place guarded by waking or a watch) in the widest sense (even of a mere encampment or post)
- and the army H2428 (חַיִל) — probably a force, whether of men, means or other resources; an army, wealth, virtue, valor, strength
- which followed H310 (אַחַר) — properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after (in various senses)
20 And they slew every one his man; and the Syrians fled, and Israel pursued them: and Ben-hadad the king of Syria escaped on a horse with horsemen.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And they slew H5221 (נָכָה) — to strike (lightly or severely, literally or figuratively)
- every one H376 (אִישׁ) — a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
- his man H376 (אִישׁ) — a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
- and the Syrians H758 (אֲרָם) — Aram or Syria, and its inhabitants; also the name of the son of Shem, a grandson of Nahor, and of an Israelite
- fled H5127 (נוּס) — to flit, i.e. vanish away (subside, escape; causatively, chase, impel, deliver)
- and Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- pursued H7291 (רָדַף) — to run after (usually with hostile intent; figuratively [of time] gone by)
- them: and Ben–hadad H1130 (בֶּן־הֲדַד) — Ben-Hadad, the name of several Syrian kings
- the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- of Syria H758 (אֲרָם) — Aram or Syria, and its inhabitants; also the name of the son of Shem, a grandson of Nahor, and of an Israelite
- escaped H4422 (מָלַט) — properly, to be smooth, i.e. (by implication) to escape (as if by slipperiness); causatively, to release or rescue; specifically, to bring forth young, emit spa…
- on an horse H5483 (סוּס) — a horse (as leaping); also a swallow (from its rapid flight)
- with the horsemen H6571 (פָּרָשׁ) — a steed (as stretched out to a vehicle, not single nor for mounting ); also (by implication) a driver (in a chariot), i.e. (collectively) cavalry
21 And the king of Israel went out, and smote the horses and chariots, and slew the Syrians with a great slaughter.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- of Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- went out H3318 (יָצָא) — to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.
- and smote H5221 (נָכָה) — to strike (lightly or severely, literally or figuratively)
- the horses H5483 (סוּס) — a horse (as leaping); also a swallow (from its rapid flight)
- and chariots H7393 (רֶכֶב) — a vehicle; by implication, a team; by extension, cavalry; by analogy a rider, i.e. the upper millstone
- and slew H5221 (נָכָה) — to strike (lightly or severely, literally or figuratively)
- the Syrians H758 (אֲרָם) — Aram or Syria, and its inhabitants; also the name of the son of Shem, a grandson of Nahor, and of an Israelite
- with a great H1419 (גָּדוֹל) — great (in any sense); hence, older; also insolent
- slaughter H4347 (מַכָּה) — a blow (in 2 Chronicles 2:10, of the flail); by implication, a wound; figuratively, carnage, also pestilence
22 And the prophet came near to the king of Israel, and said unto him, Go, strengthen thyself, and mark, and see what thou doest; for at the return of the year the king of Syria will come up against thee.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And the prophet H5030 (נָבִיא) — a prophet or (generally) inspired man
- came H5066 (נָגַשׁ) — to be or come (causatively, bring) near (for any purpose); euphemistically, to lie with a woman; as an enemy, to attack; religious to worship; causatively, to p…
- to the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- of Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- and said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- unto him, Go H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
- strengthen H2388 (חָזַק) — to fasten upon; hence, to seize, be strong (figuratively, courageous, causatively strengthen, cure, help, repair, fortify), obstinate; to bind, restrain, conque…
- thyself, and mark H3045 (יָדַע) — to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including observation…
- and see H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
- what thou doest H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- for at the return H8666 (תְּשׁוּבָה) — a recurrence (of time or place); a reply (as returned)
- of the year H8141 (שָׁנֶה) — a year (as a revolution of time)
- the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- of Syria H758 (אֲרָם) — Aram or Syria, and its inhabitants; also the name of the son of Shem, a grandson of Nahor, and of an Israelite
- will come up H5927 (עָלָה) — to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative
23 And the servants of the king of Syria said unto him, Their god is a god of the hills; therefore they were stronger than we: but let us fight against them in the plain, and surely we shall be stronger than they.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And the servants H5650 (עֶבֶד) — a servant
- of the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- of Syria H758 (אֲרָם) — Aram or Syria, and its inhabitants; also the name of the son of Shem, a grandson of Nahor, and of an Israelite
- said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- unto him, Their gods H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- gods H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- of the hills H2022 (הַר) — a mountain or range of hills (sometimes used figuratively)
- therefore they were stronger H2388 (חָזַק) — to fasten upon; hence, to seize, be strong (figuratively, courageous, causatively strengthen, cure, help, repair, fortify), obstinate; to bind, restrain, conque…
- than we; but H199 (אוּלָם) — however or on the contrary
- let us fight H3898 (לָחַם) — to feed on; figuratively, to consume; by implication, to battle (as destruction)
- against them in the plain H4334 (מִישׁוֹר) — a level, i.e. a plain (often used (with the article prefix) as a proper name of certain districts); figuratively, concord; also straightness, i.e. (figuratively…
- and surely H3808 (לֹא) — not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
- we shall be stronger H2388 (חָזַק) — to fasten upon; hence, to seize, be strong (figuratively, courageous, causatively strengthen, cure, help, repair, fortify), obstinate; to bind, restrain, conque…
24 And do this thing: take the kings away, every man out of his place, and put captains in their room;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And do H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- this thing H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
- Take H5493 (סוּר) — to turn off (literally or figuratively)
- the kings H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- away, every man H376 (אִישׁ) — a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
- out of his place H4725 (מָקוֹם) — properly, a standing, i.e. a spot; but used widely of a locality (general or specific); also (figuratively) of a condition (of body or mind)
- and put H7760 (שׂוּם) — to put (used in a great variety of applications, literal, figurative, inferentially, and elliptically)
- captains H6346 (פֶּחָה) — a prefect (of a city or small district)
25 and number thee an army, like the army that thou hast lost, horse for horse, and chariot for chariot; and we will fight against them in the plain, and surely we shall be stronger than they. And he hearkened unto their voice, and did so.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And number H4487 (מָנָה) — properly, to weigh out; by implication, to allot or constitute officially; also to enumerate or enroll
- thee an army H2428 (חַיִל) — probably a force, whether of men, means or other resources; an army, wealth, virtue, valor, strength
- like the army H2428 (חַיִל) — probably a force, whether of men, means or other resources; an army, wealth, virtue, valor, strength
- that thou hast lost H5307 (נָפַל) — to fall, in a great variety of applications (intransitive or causative, literal or figurative)
- horse H5483 (סוּס) — a horse (as leaping); also a swallow (from its rapid flight)
- for horse H5483 (סוּס) — a horse (as leaping); also a swallow (from its rapid flight)
- and chariot H7393 (רֶכֶב) — a vehicle; by implication, a team; by extension, cavalry; by analogy a rider, i.e. the upper millstone
- for chariot H7393 (רֶכֶב) — a vehicle; by implication, a team; by extension, cavalry; by analogy a rider, i.e. the upper millstone
- and we will fight H3898 (לָחַם) — to feed on; figuratively, to consume; by implication, to battle (as destruction)
- against H854 (אֵת) — properly, nearness (used only as a preposition or an adverb), near; hence, generally, with, by, at, among, etc.
- them in the plain H4334 (מִישׁוֹר) — a level, i.e. a plain (often used (with the article prefix) as a proper name of certain districts); figuratively, concord; also straightness, i.e. (figuratively…
- surely we shall be stronger H2388 (חָזַק) — to fasten upon; hence, to seize, be strong (figuratively, courageous, causatively strengthen, cure, help, repair, fortify), obstinate; to bind, restrain, conque…
- than they. And he hearkened H8085 (שָׁמַע) — to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
- unto their voice H6963 (קוֹל) — a voice or sound
- and did so H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
26 And it came to pass at the return of the year, that Ben-hadad mustered the Syrians, and went up to Aphek, to fight against Israel.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And it came to pass at the return H8666 (תְּשׁוּבָה) — a recurrence (of time or place); a reply (as returned)
- of the year H8141 (שָׁנֶה) — a year (as a revolution of time)
- that Ben–hadad H1130 (בֶּן־הֲדַד) — Ben-Hadad, the name of several Syrian kings
- numbered H6485 (פָּקַד) — to visit (with friendly or hostile intent); by analogy, to oversee, muster, charge, care for, miss, deposit, etc.
- the Syrians H758 (אֲרָם) — Aram or Syria, and its inhabitants; also the name of the son of Shem, a grandson of Nahor, and of an Israelite
- and went up H5927 (עָלָה) — to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative
- to Aphek H663 (אֲפֵק) — Aphek (or Aphik), the name of three places in Palestine
- to fight H4421 (מִלְחָמָה) — a battle (i.e. the engagement); generally, war (i.e. war-fare)
- against Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
27 And the children of Israel were mustered, and were victualled, and went against them: and the children of Israel encamped before them like two little flocks of kids; but the Syrians filled the country.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And the children H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- of Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- were numbered H6485 (פָּקַד) — to visit (with friendly or hostile intent); by analogy, to oversee, muster, charge, care for, miss, deposit, etc.
- and were all present H3557 (כּוּל) — properly, to keep in; hence, to measure; figuratively, to maintain (in various senses)
- and went H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
- against H7125 (קִרְאָה) — an encountering, accidental, friendly or hostile (also adverbially, opposite)
- them: and the children H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- pitched H2583 (חָנָה) — properly, to incline; by implication, to decline (of the slanting rays of evening); specifically, to pitch a tent; generally to encamp (for abode or siege)
- before them like two H8147 (שְׁנַיִם) — two; also (as ordinal) twofold
- little flocks H2835 (חָשִׂף) — properly, drawn off, i.e. separated; hence, a small company (as divided from the rest)
- of kids H5795 (עֵז) — a she-goat (as strong), but masculine in plural (which also is used elliptically for goat's hair)
- but the Syrians H758 (אֲרָם) — Aram or Syria, and its inhabitants; also the name of the son of Shem, a grandson of Nahor, and of an Israelite
- filled H4390 (מָלֵא) — to fill or (intransitively) be full of, in a wide application (literally and figuratively)
- the country H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
28 And a man of God came near and spake unto the king of Israel, and said, Thus saith Jehovah, Because the Syrians have said, Jehovah is a god of the hills, but he is not a god of the valleys; therefore will I deliver all this great multitude into thy hand, and ye shall know that I am Jehovah.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And there came H5066 (נָגַשׁ) — to be or come (causatively, bring) near (for any purpose); euphemistically, to lie with a woman; as an enemy, to attack; religious to worship; causatively, to p…
- a man H376 (אִישׁ) — a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
- of God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- and spake H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- unto the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- of Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- and said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Thus saith H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- Because the Syrians H758 (אֲרָם) — Aram or Syria, and its inhabitants; also the name of the son of Shem, a grandson of Nahor, and of an Israelite
- have said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- of the hills H2022 (הַר) — a mountain or range of hills (sometimes used figuratively)
- not God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- of the valleys H6010 (עֵמֶק) — a vale (i.e. broad depression)
- therefore will I deliver H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
- all this great H1419 (גָּדוֹל) — great (in any sense); hence, older; also insolent
- multitude H1995 (הָמוֹן) — a noise, tumult, crowd; also disquietude, wealth
- into thine hand H3027 (יָד) — a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from 3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of a…
- and ye shall know H3045 (יָדַע) — to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including observation…
29 And they encamped one over against the other seven days. And so it was, that in the seventh day the battle was joined; and the children of Israel slew of the Syrians a hundred thousand footmen in one day.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And they pitched H2583 (חָנָה) — properly, to incline; by implication, to decline (of the slanting rays of evening); specifically, to pitch a tent; generally to encamp (for abode or siege)
- one H428 (אֵלֶּה) — these or those
- over against H5227 (נֹכַח) — properly, the front part; used adverbially (especially with preposition), opposite, in front of, forward, in behalf of
- the other H428 (אֵלֶּה) — these or those
- seven H7651 (שֶׁבַע) — seven (as the sacred full one); also (adverbially) seven times; by implication, a week; by extension, an indefinite number
- days H3117 (יוֹם) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated ter…
- it was, that in the seventh H7637 (שְׁבִיעִי) — seventh
- day H3117 (יוֹם) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated ter…
- the battle H4421 (מִלְחָמָה) — a battle (i.e. the engagement); generally, war (i.e. war-fare)
- was joined H7126 (קָרַב) — to approach (causatively, bring near) for whatever purpose
- and the children H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- of Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- slew H5221 (נָכָה) — to strike (lightly or severely, literally or figuratively)
- of the Syrians H758 (אֲרָם) — Aram or Syria, and its inhabitants; also the name of the son of Shem, a grandson of Nahor, and of an Israelite
- an hundred H3967 (מֵאָה) — a hundred; also as a multiplicative and a fraction
- thousand H505 (אֶלֶף) — hence (the ox's head being the first letter of the alphabet, and this eventually used as a numeral) a thousand
- footmen H7273 (רַגְלִי) — a footman (soldier)
- in one H259 (אֶחָד) — properly, united, i.e. one; or (as an ordinal) first
30 But the rest fled to Aphek, into the city; and the wall fell upon twenty and seven thousand men that were left. And Ben-hadad fled, and came into the city, into an inner chamber.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- But the rest H3498 (יָתַר) — to jut over or exceed; by implication, to excel; (intransitively) to remain or be left; causatively to leave, cause to abound, preserve
- fled H5127 (נוּס) — to flit, i.e. vanish away (subside, escape; causatively, chase, impel, deliver)
- to Aphek H663 (אֲפֵק) — Aphek (or Aphik), the name of three places in Palestine
- into the city H5892 (עִיר) — a city (a place guarded by waking or a watch) in the widest sense (even of a mere encampment or post)
- a wall H2346 (חוֹמָה) — a wall of protection
- fell H5307 (נָפַל) — to fall, in a great variety of applications (intransitive or causative, literal or figurative)
- upon twenty H6242 (עֶשְׂרִים) — twenty; also (ordinal) twentieth
- and seven H7651 (שֶׁבַע) — seven (as the sacred full one); also (adverbially) seven times; by implication, a week; by extension, an indefinite number
- thousand H505 (אֶלֶף) — hence (the ox's head being the first letter of the alphabet, and this eventually used as a numeral) a thousand
- of the men H376 (אִישׁ) — a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
- left H3498 (יָתַר) — to jut over or exceed; by implication, to excel; (intransitively) to remain or be left; causatively to leave, cause to abound, preserve
- And Ben–hadad H1130 (בֶּן־הֲדַד) — Ben-Hadad, the name of several Syrian kings
- and came H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- into an inner H2315 (חֶדֶר) — an apartment (usually literal)
- chamber H2315 (חֶדֶר) — an apartment (usually literal)
31 And his servants said unto him, Behold now, we have heard that the kings of the house of Israel are merciful kings: let us, we pray thee, put sackcloth on our loins, and ropes upon our heads, and go out to the king of Israel: peradventure he will save thy life.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And his servants H5650 (עֶבֶד) — a servant
- said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- unto him, Behold now, we have heard H8085 (שָׁמַע) — to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
- that the kings H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- of the house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- of Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- merciful H2617 (חֶסֶד) — kindness; by implication (towards God) piety; rarely (by opposition) reproof, or (subject.) beauty
- kings H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- let us, I pray thee, put H7760 (שׂוּם) — to put (used in a great variety of applications, literal, figurative, inferentially, and elliptically)
- sackcloth H8242 (שַׂק) — properly, a mesh (as allowing a liquid to run through), i.e. coarse loose cloth or sacking (used in mourning and for bagging); hence, a bag (for grain, etc.)
- on our loins H4975 (מֹתֶן) — properly, the waist or small of the back; only in plural the loins
- and ropes H2256 (חֶבֶל) — a rope (as twisted), especially a measuring line; by implication, a district or inheritance (as measured); or a noose (as of cords); figuratively, a company (as…
- upon our heads H7218 (רֹאשׁ) — the head (as most easily shaken), whether literal or figurative (in many applications, of place, time, rank, itc.)
- and go out H3318 (יָצָא) — to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.
- to the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- peradventure he will save H2421 (חָיָה) — to live, whether literally or figuratively; causatively, to revive
- thy life H5315 (נֶפֶשׁ) — properly, a breathing creature, i.e. animal of (abstractly) vitality; used very widely in a literal, accommodated or figurative sense (bodily or mental)
32 So they girded sackcloth on their loins, and put ropes on their heads, and came to the king of Israel, and said, Thy servant Ben-hadad saith, I pray thee, let me live. And he said, Is he yet alive? he is my brother.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- So they girded H2296 (חָגַר) — to gird on (as a belt, armor, etc.)
- sackcloth H8242 (שַׂק) — properly, a mesh (as allowing a liquid to run through), i.e. coarse loose cloth or sacking (used in mourning and for bagging); hence, a bag (for grain, etc.)
- on their loins H4975 (מֹתֶן) — properly, the waist or small of the back; only in plural the loins
- ropes H2256 (חֶבֶל) — a rope (as twisted), especially a measuring line; by implication, a district or inheritance (as measured); or a noose (as of cords); figuratively, a company (as…
- on their heads H7218 (רֹאשׁ) — the head (as most easily shaken), whether literal or figurative (in many applications, of place, time, rank, itc.)
- and came H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- to the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- of Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- and said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Thy servant H5650 (עֶבֶד) — a servant
- Ben–hadad H1130 (בֶּן־הֲדַד) — Ben-Hadad, the name of several Syrian kings
- saith H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- I pray thee, let me live H5315 (נֶפֶשׁ) — properly, a breathing creature, i.e. animal of (abstractly) vitality; used very widely in a literal, accommodated or figurative sense (bodily or mental)
- I pray thee, let me live H2421 (חָיָה) — to live, whether literally or figuratively; causatively, to revive
- And he said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- he yet alive H2416 (חַי) — alive; hence, raw (flesh); fresh (plant, water, year), strong; also (as noun, especially in the feminine singular and masculine plural) life (or living thing),…
- my brother H251 (אָח) — a brother (used in the widest sense of literal relationship and metaphorical affinity or resemblance [like 1])
33 Now the men observed diligently, and hasted to catch whether it were his mind; and they said, Thy brother Ben-hadad. Then he said, Go ye, bring him. Then Ben-hadad came forth to him; and he caused him to come up into the chariot.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Now the men H582 (אֱנוֹשׁ) — properly, a mortal (and thus differing from the more dignified 120); hence, a man in general (singly or collectively)
- did diligently observe H5172 (נָחַשׁ) — properly, to hiss, i.e. whisper a (magic) spell; generally, to prognosticate
- from him, and did hastily H4116 (מָהַר) — properly, to be liquid or flow easily, i.e. (by implication); to hurry (in a good or a bad sense); often used (with another verb) adverbially, promptly
- catch H2480 (חָלַט) — to snatch at
- and they said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Thy brother H251 (אָח) — a brother (used in the widest sense of literal relationship and metaphorical affinity or resemblance [like 1])
- Ben–hadad H1130 (בֶּן־הֲדַד) — Ben-Hadad, the name of several Syrian kings
- Then he said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Go H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- ye, bring H3947 (לָקַח) — to take (in the widest variety of applications)
- him. Then Ben–hadad H1130 (בֶּן־הֲדַד) — Ben-Hadad, the name of several Syrian kings
- came forth H3318 (יָצָא) — to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.
- to him; and he caused him to come up H5927 (עָלָה) — to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative
- into the chariot H4818 (מֶרְכָּבָה) — a chariot
34 And Ben-hadad said unto him, The cities which my father took from thy father I will restore; and thou shalt make streets for thee in Damascus, as my father made in Samaria. And I, said Ahab, will let thee go with this covenant. So he made a covenant with him, and let him go.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- unto him, The cities H5892 (עִיר) — a city (a place guarded by waking or a watch) in the widest sense (even of a mere encampment or post)
- which my father H1 (אָב) — father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application
- took H3947 (לָקַח) — to take (in the widest variety of applications)
- from thy father H1 (אָב) — father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application
- I will restore H7725 (שׁוּב) — to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point); generally…
- and thou shalt make H7760 (שׂוּם) — to put (used in a great variety of applications, literal, figurative, inferentially, and elliptically)
- streets H2351 (חוּץ) — properly, separate by a wall, i.e. outside, outdoors
- for thee in Damascus H1834 (דַּמֶּשֶׂק) — Damascus, a city of Syria
- as my father H1 (אָב) — father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application
- made H7760 (שׂוּם) — to put (used in a great variety of applications, literal, figurative, inferentially, and elliptically)
- in Samaria H8111 (שֹׁמְרוֹן) — Shomeron, a place in Palestine
- I will send thee away H7971 (שָׁלַח) — to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)
- with this covenant H1285 (בְּרִית) — a compact (because made by passing between pieces of flesh)
- So he made H3772 (כָּרַת) — to cut (off, down or asunder); by implication, to destroy or consume; specifically, to covenant (i.e. make an alliance or bargain, originally by cutting flesh a…
- a covenant H1285 (בְּרִית) — a compact (because made by passing between pieces of flesh)
- with him, and sent him away H7971 (שָׁלַח) — to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)
35 And a certain man of the sons of the prophets said unto his fellow by the word of Jehovah, Smite me, I pray thee. And the man refused to smite him.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And a certain H259 (אֶחָד) — properly, united, i.e. one; or (as an ordinal) first
- man H376 (אִישׁ) — a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
- of the sons H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- of the prophets H5030 (נָבִיא) — a prophet or (generally) inspired man
- said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- unto his neighbour H7453 (רֵעַ) — an associate (more or less close)
- in the word H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
- of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- Smite H5221 (נָכָה) — to strike (lightly or severely, literally or figuratively)
- me, I pray thee. And the man H376 (אִישׁ) — a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
- refused H3985 (מָאֵן) — to refuse
- to smite H5221 (נָכָה) — to strike (lightly or severely, literally or figuratively)
36 Then said he unto him, Because thou hast not obeyed the voice of Jehovah, behold, as soon as thou art departed from me, a lion shall slay thee. And as soon as he was departed from him, a lion found him, and slew him.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Then said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- he unto him, Because thou hast not obeyed H8085 (שָׁמַע) — to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
- the voice H6963 (קוֹל) — a voice or sound
- of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- behold, as soon as thou art departed H1980 (הָלַךְ) — to walk (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
- from me, a lion H738 (אֲרִי) — a lion
- shall slay H5221 (נָכָה) — to strike (lightly or severely, literally or figuratively)
- thee. And as soon as he was departed H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
- from him H681 (אֵצֶל) — a side; (as a preposition) near
- a lion H738 (אֲרִי) — a lion
- found H4672 (מָצָא) — properly, to come forth to, i.e. appear or exist; transitively, to attain, i.e. find or acquire; figuratively, to occur, meet or be present
- him, and slew H5221 (נָכָה) — to strike (lightly or severely, literally or figuratively)
37 Then he found another man, and said, Smite me, I pray thee. And the man smote him, smiting and wounding him.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Then he found H4672 (מָצָא) — properly, to come forth to, i.e. appear or exist; transitively, to attain, i.e. find or acquire; figuratively, to occur, meet or be present
- another H312 (אַחֵר) — properly, hinder; generally, next, other, etc.
- man H376 (אִישׁ) — a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
- and said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Smite H5221 (נָכָה) — to strike (lightly or severely, literally or figuratively)
- me, I pray thee. And the man H376 (אִישׁ) — a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
- smote H5221 (נָכָה) — to strike (lightly or severely, literally or figuratively)
- him, so that in smiting H5221 (נָכָה) — to strike (lightly or severely, literally or figuratively)
- he wounded H6481 (פָּצַע) — to split, i.e. wound
38 So the prophet departed, and waited for the king by the way, and disguised himself with his headband over his eyes.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- So the prophet H5030 (נָבִיא) — a prophet or (generally) inspired man
- departed H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
- and waited H5975 (עָמַד) — to stand, in various relations (literal and figurative, intransitive and transitive)
- for the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- by the way H1870 (דֶּרֶךְ) — a road (as trodden); figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb
- and disguised H2664 (חָפַשׂ) — to seek; causatively, to conceal oneself (i.e. let be sought), or mask
- himself with ashes H666 (אֲפֵר) — a turban
- upon his face H5869 (עַיִן) — an eye (literally or figuratively); by analogy, a fountain (as the eye of the landscape)
39 And as the king passed by, he cried unto the king; and he said, Thy servant went out into the midst of the battle; and, behold, a man turned aside, and brought a man unto me, and said, Keep this man: if by any means he be missing, then shall thy life be for his life, or else thou shalt pay a talent of silver.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And as the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- passed by H5674 (עָבַר) — to cross over; used very widely of any transition (literal or figurative; transitive, intransitive, intensive, causative); specifically, to cover (in copulation…
- he cried H6817 (צָעַק) — to shriek; (by implication) to proclaim (an assembly)
- unto the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- and he said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Thy servant H5650 (עֶבֶד) — a servant
- went out H3318 (יָצָא) — to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.
- into the midst H7130 (קֶרֶב) — properly, the nearest part, i.e. the center, whether literal, figurative or adverbial (especially with preposition)
- of the battle H4421 (מִלְחָמָה) — a battle (i.e. the engagement); generally, war (i.e. war-fare)
- and, behold, a man H376 (אִישׁ) — a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
- turned aside H5493 (סוּר) — to turn off (literally or figuratively)
- and brought H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- a man H376 (אִישׁ) — a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
- unto me, and said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Keep H8104 (שָׁמַר) — properly, to hedge about (as with thorns), i.e. guard; generally, to protect, attend to, etc.
- this man H376 (אִישׁ) — a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
- if by any means H6485 (פָּקַד) — to visit (with friendly or hostile intent); by analogy, to oversee, muster, charge, care for, miss, deposit, etc.
- he be missing H6485 (פָּקַד) — to visit (with friendly or hostile intent); by analogy, to oversee, muster, charge, care for, miss, deposit, etc.
- then shall thy life H5315 (נֶפֶשׁ) — properly, a breathing creature, i.e. animal of (abstractly) vitality; used very widely in a literal, accommodated or figurative sense (bodily or mental)
- be for his life H5315 (נֶפֶשׁ) — properly, a breathing creature, i.e. animal of (abstractly) vitality; used very widely in a literal, accommodated or figurative sense (bodily or mental)
- or else thou shalt pay H8254 (שָׁקַל) — to suspend or poise (especially in trade)
- a talent H3603 (כִּכָּר) — a circle, i.e. (by implication) a circumjacent tract or region, especially the Ghor or valley of the Jordan; also a (round) loaf; also a talent (or large [round…
- of silver H3701 (כֶּסֶף) — silver (from its pale color); by implication, money
40 And as thy servant was busy here and there, he was gone. And the king of Israel said unto him, So shall thy judgment be; thyself hast decided it.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And as thy servant H5650 (עֶבֶד) — a servant
- was busy H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- here and there, he was gone H369 (אַיִן) — a nonentity; generally used as a negative particle
- And the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- of Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- thy judgment H4941 (מִשְׁפָּט) — properly, a verdict (favorable or unfavorable) pronounced judicially, especially a sentence or formal decree (human or (participant's) divine law, individual or…
- thyself hast decided H2782 (חָרַץ) — properly, to point sharply, i.e. (literally) to wound; figuratively, to be alert, to decide
41 And he hasted, and took the headband away from his eyes; and the king of Israel discerned him that he was of the prophets.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And he hasted H4116 (מָהַר) — properly, to be liquid or flow easily, i.e. (by implication); to hurry (in a good or a bad sense); often used (with another verb) adverbially, promptly
- and took the ashes H666 (אֲפֵר) — a turban
- away H5493 (סוּר) — to turn off (literally or figuratively)
- from his face H5869 (עַיִן) — an eye (literally or figuratively); by analogy, a fountain (as the eye of the landscape)
- and the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- of Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- discerned H5234 (נָכַר) — properly, to scrutinize, i.e. look intently at; hence (with recognition implied), to acknowledge, be acquainted with, care for, respect, revere, or (with suspic…
- of the prophets H5030 (נָבִיא) — a prophet or (generally) inspired man
42 And he said unto him, Thus saith Jehovah, Because thou hast let go out of thy hand the man whom I had devoted to destruction, therefore thy life shall go for his life, and thy people for his people.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And he said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- unto him, Thus saith H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- Because thou hast let go H7971 (שָׁלַח) — to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)
- hand H3027 (יָד) — a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from 3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of a…
- a man H376 (אִישׁ) — a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
- whom I appointed to utter destruction H2764 (חֵרֶם) — physical (as shutting in) a net (either literally or figuratively); usually a doomed object; abstractly extermination
- therefore thy life H5315 (נֶפֶשׁ) — properly, a breathing creature, i.e. animal of (abstractly) vitality; used very widely in a literal, accommodated or figurative sense (bodily or mental)
- shall go for his life H5315 (נֶפֶשׁ) — properly, a breathing creature, i.e. animal of (abstractly) vitality; used very widely in a literal, accommodated or figurative sense (bodily or mental)
- and thy people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
- for his people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
43 And the king of Israel went to his house heavy and displeased, and came to Samaria.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- of Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- went H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
- to his house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- heavy H5620 (סַר) — peevish
- and displeased H2198 (זָעֵף) — angry
- and came H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- to Samaria H8111 (שֹׁמְרוֹן) — Shomeron, a place in Palestine