Font Size
1 Kings 20:30-32
New International Reader's Version
1 Kings 20:30-32
New International Reader's Version
30 The rest of the men of Aram escaped to the city of Aphek. Its wall fell down on 27,000 of them. Ben-Hadad ran to the city. He hid in a secret room.
31 His officials said to him, “Look, we’ve heard that the kings of Israel often show mercy. So let’s go to the king of Israel. Let’s wear the rough clothing people wear when they’re sad. Let’s tie ropes around our heads. Perhaps Ahab will spare your life.”
32 So they wore rough clothing. They tied ropes around their heads. Then they went to the king of Israel. They told him, “Your servant Ben-Hadad says, ‘Please let me live.’ ”
The king answered, “Is he still alive? He used to be my friend.”
Read full chapter
New International Reader's Version (NIRV)
Copyright © 1995, 1996, 1998, 2014 by Biblica, Inc.®. Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.
Bible Gateway Recommends
NIrV, Free on the Inside Bible, Large Print, Paperback
Retail: $14.99
Our Price: $10.49
Save: $4.50 (30%)
NIrV, The Story of Jesus for Kids: Experience the Life of Jesus as one Seamless Story
Retail: $3.99
Our Price: $2.79
Save: $1.20 (30%)
NIrV, The Story for Kids: Discover the Bible from Beginning to End
Retail: $12.99
Our Price: $9.09
Save: $3.90 (30%)
NIrV, Kids' Quest Study Bible: Answers to over 500 Questions about the Bible
Retail: $32.99
Our Price: $23.09
Save: $9.90 (30%)
NIrV, The Books of the Bible for Kids: New Testament: Read the Story of Jesus, His Church, and His Return
Retail: $12.99
Our Price: $9.09
Save: $3.90 (30%)