Add parallel Print Page Options

10 Ben-hadad sent to him and said, ‘The gods do so to me, and more also, if the dust of Samaria will provide a handful for each of the people who follow me.’ 11 The king of Israel answered, ‘Tell him: One who puts on armour should not brag like one who takes it off.’ 12 When Ben-hadad heard this message—now he had been drinking with the kings in the booths—he said to his men, ‘Take your positions!’ And they took their positions against the city.

Read full chapter

Bible Gateway Recommends

New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition Holy Bible: NRSV
New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition Holy Bible: NRSV
Retail: $19.99
Our Price: $13.99
Save: $6.00 (30%)
5.0 of 5.0 stars
NRSV Catholic Edition Bible, Magnolia--hardcover
NRSV Catholic Edition Bible, Magnolia--hardcover
Retail: $29.99
Our Price: $19.99
Save: $10.00 (33%)
NRSV Catholic Edition Bible, Bird of Paradise--Softcover
NRSV Catholic Edition Bible, Bird of Paradise--Softcover
Retail: $24.99
Our Price: $16.99
Save: $8.00 (32%)