1 Kings 20:12-14

Expanded Bible

¹² Ben-Hadad was drinking in his tent with the ·other rulers [kings] when the message came from Ahab. Ben-Hadad commanded his men to prepare to attack the city, and they ·moved into place for battle [took their positions].

¹³ At the same time a prophet came to Ahab king of Israel. The prophet said, “Ahab, ·the Lord says to you [^Tthus says the Lord], ‘Do you see that ·big army [^Lgreat multitude]? I will hand it over to you today so you will know I am the Lord.’ ”

¹⁴ Ahab asked, “·Who will you use to defeat them [By what means; ^LBy whom]?”

The prophet answered, “·The Lord says [^TThus says the Lord], ‘The young officers of the ·district governors [provincial commanders] will defeat them.’”

Then the king asked, “Who will ·command the main army [or attack first; begin the battle]?”

The prophet answered, “You will.”