King Ahab and Ben-Hadad's Siege of Samaria

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According to 1st Kings 20:1, who was king of Syria?

Ben-Hadad

According to 1st Kings 20:1, of what country was Ben-Hadad king?

Syria

According to 1st Kings 20:1, what did Ben-Hadad, king of Syria, gather together?

his forces

According to 1st Kings 20:1, how many kings were with Ben-Hadad when he gathered his forces?

thirty-two Signup and view all the answers

According to 1st Kings 20:1, what else was with Ben-Hadad, king of Syria, and the thirty-two kings?

Horses Signup and view all the answers

According to 1st Kings 20:1, what country did Ben-Hadad, king of Syria, besiege?

Samaria Signup and view all the answers

According to 1st Kings 20:1, what did Ben-Hadad do to Samaria?

Besieged it Signup and view all the answers

According to 1st Kings 20:2, what did Ben-Hadad send into the city to Ahab?

messengers Signup and view all the answers

According to 1st Kings 20:2, where did Ben-Hadad send messengers?

into the city and to Ahab king of Israel Signup and view all the answers

According to 1st Kings 20:3, the messengers told Ahab that Ben-Hadad was going to take which possessions?

Your loveliest wives Signup and view all the answers

According to 1st Kings 20:3, which wives did Ben-Hadad say he intended to make his?

your loveliest wives Signup and view all the answers

According to 1st Kings 20:4, the king of Israel disagreed with Ben-Hadad about taking his silver, gold, wives, and children.

False Signup and view all the answers

According to 1st Kings 20:4, when the king of Israel answered Ben-Hadad, what did he say were 'yours'?

I and all that I have Signup and view all the answers

According to 1st Kings 20:5, when the messengers returned to Ahab again, they reported that Ben-Hadad wanted him to deliver which items?

Your silver Signup and view all the answers

According to 1st Kings 20:6, when did the messengers say Ben-Hadad would send servants to search Ahab's house?

tomorrow about this time Signup and view all the answers

According to 1st Kings 20:6, the messengers reported that Ben-Hadad would send whom?

servants Signup and view all the answers

According to 1st Kings 20:6, when Ben-Hadad sent his servants, what areas were they to search?

your house and the houses of your servants Signup and view all the answers

According to 1st Kings 20:6, what did the messengers say the servants would take?

whatever is pleasant in your eyes Signup and view all the answers

According to 1st Kings 20:6, what would the servants do to whatever was 'pleasant in your eyes'?

Put it in their hands Signup and view all the answers

According to 1st Kings 20:7, when the messengers reported to Ahab, who did he call?

the elders of the land Signup and view all the answers

According to 1st Kings 20:7, what did the king of Israel ask the elders to notice?

'this man seeks trouble' Signup and view all the answers

According to 1st Kings 20:7, why did the king of Israel tell the elders that 'this man' (Ben-Hadad) seeks trouble?

He sent for my children Signup and view all the answers

According to 1st Kings 20:7, how did the king of Israel respond to Ben-Hadad's requests?

I did not deny him Signup and view all the answers

According to 1st Kings 20:8, what advice did the elders give to the king of Israel?

'Do not listen or consent' Signup and view all the answers

According to 1st Kings 20:8, the elders and all the people advised the king NOT to do which two things?

Consent Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Ben-Hadad and the Siege of Samaria

Ben-Hadad was the king of Syria.
He gathered thirty-two kings along with horses and chariots to besiege Samaria.
The siege marked a significant military action against the city of Samaria.

Communication with Ahab

Messengers were sent by Ben-Hadad to Ahab, the king of Israel.
Ben-Hadad demanded Ahab's silver, gold, wives, and children as possessions he intended to take.

Ahab's Response

Ahab initially agreed to the demands, stating that everything he had belonged to Ben-Hadad.
Upon further demands for the same possessions, Ahab sought counsel from the elders of the land.

Elders' Advice

The elders advised Ahab not to listen to Ben-Hadad’s escalating demands or consent to them.
Ahab did not deny Ben-Hadad's initial request.

Escalation of the Situation

Ben-Hadad planned to send his servants to Ahab’s house to take whatever they found pleasant in his eyes.
This threat prompted Ahab to consult the elders regarding the implications of Ben-Hadad's actions.

Key Dynamics

The situation depicted the tension between Ahab and Ben-Hadad, highlighting issues of power and control.
Ahab’s submission to initial demands reflects the political and military pressures of the time.
The advice from the elders demonstrates a crucial moment of counsel, impacting Ahab’s decision-making.

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Explore the dramatic events surrounding King Ahab of Israel and his encounter with King Ben-Hadad of Syria. This quiz delves into the siege of Samaria, Ben-Hadad's demands, and Ahab's responses, including the counsel from the elders. Test your knowledge of this pivotal moment in biblical history.