2. He sent messengers to Ahab, Israel’s king, inside Samaria.
3. The message said, "This is what Ben-hadad says: ‘Your silver and your gold are mine. Your good-looking wives and children are mine.’"
4. Israel’s king answered, "Whatever you say, my master, great king. I am yours and so is everything I have."
5. The messengers came back again: "This is what Ben-hadad says: ‘I sent you the message: Give me your silver and gold, your wives and your sons.