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All of your treasures—your silver and your gold—belong to me. Your finest wives and healthiest children belong to me as well.”

Ahab’s Response: It is exactly as you say, my lord and king. My life and everything that belongs to me are in your possession.

The messengers came back to Ahab and gave him a new message.

Messengers: This is the reply from Ben-hadad to your submission: “Did I or did I not tell you to give me all your treasures—your silver and gold and your finest wives and healthiest children? None of it belongs to you. It’s all mine.

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‘Your silver and gold are mine, and the best of your wives and children are mine.’”

The king of Israel answered, “Just as you say, my lord the king. I and all I have are yours.”

The messengers came again and said, “This is what Ben-Hadad says: ‘I sent to demand your silver and gold, your wives and your children.

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