1Ki 20:7-9 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for 1Kgs 20:7-9: 20:7-9 When Ben-hadad’s second delegation made even greater demands (see 1 Sam 11:1-2 ), Ahab recognized that Ben-hadad seemed bent on war. Ahab repeated his compliance with Ben-hadad’s first demand but rejected the second. • my lord the king: Ahab addressed Ben-hadad in polite diplomatic terms, conceding his willingness to accept the Aramean king’s rule. Perhaps he hoped that his courteous reply would still avoid military confrontation.

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‏ 1 Kings 20:7-9

Summary for 1Kgs 20:7-9: 20:7-9 ^a When Ben-hadad’s second delegation made even greater demands (see 1 Sam 11:1-2 ^b), Ahab recognized that Ben-hadad seemed bent on war. Ahab repeated his compliance with Ben-hadad’s first demand but rejected the second.

• my lord the king: Ahab addressed Ben-hadad in polite diplomatic terms, conceding his willingness to accept the Aramean king’s rule. Perhaps he hoped that his courteous reply would still avoid military confrontation.