1 Kings 20:33 meaning and explanation

Now the men were looking for a sign of hope, and they quickly grasped at this word and replied, “Yes, your brother Ben-hadad.” “Go and get him!” said the king. Then Ben-hadad came out, and Ahab had him come up into his chariot.

1 Kings 20:33, Berean Standard Bible

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Ben-hadad's servants came out in sackcloth with ropes on their heads, hoping Ahab would spare their defeated king. Ahab's words "He is my brother" are startling, since Ben-hadad had just demanded his silver, wives and children.

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