1 Ben-Hadad king of Aram gathered together all his army. There were thirty-two kings with their horses and chariots who went with him and surrounded Samaria and attacked it.
2 The king sent messengers into the city to Ahab king of Israel.This was his message: “Ben-Hadad says,
3 ‘Your silver and gold belong to me, as well as the best of your wives and children.’ ”
4 Ahab king of Israel answered, “My master and king, I agree to what you say. I and everything I have belong to you.”