1 Kings 20:3
What does 1 Kings 20:3 mean?
A plain-English look at 1 Kings 20:3 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000Thy silver and thy gold is mine; thy wives also and thy children, even the goodliest, are mine.
KJV
King James Version · 1611Thy silver and thy gold is mine; thy wives also and thy children, even the goodliest, are mine.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901Thy silver and thy gold is mine; thy wives also and thy children, even the goodliest, are mine.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949And they said to him, Ben-hadad says, Your silver and your gold are mine; and your wives and children are mine.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862and saith to him, `Thus said Ben-Hadad, `Thy silver and thy gold are mine, and thy wives and thy sons--the best--are mine.'
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752He said: Thus saith Benadad: Thy silver and thy gold is mine: and thy wives and thy goodliest children are mine.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890Thy silver and thy gold is mine; thy wives also and thy children, the goodliest, are mine.
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Exodus 15:9
The enemy said, I will pursue, I will overtake, I will divide the spoil; My desire shall be satisfied upon them; I will draw my sword, my hand shall destroy them.
- Isaiah 10:13
For he hath said, By the strength of my hand I have done it, and by my wisdom; for I have understanding: and I have removed the bounds of the peoples, and have robbed their treasures, and like a valiant man I have brought down them that sit on thrones:
Related questions readers ask
Keep reading
Want to dig deeper? Explore 1 Kings 20
Hand-picked devotionals, topical studies, and pastoral answers that draw on 1 Kings 20.
Topics that quote it
Topic
Bible Verses About Discernment
Discernment is the ability to judge well, to distinguish between right and wrong, good and evil, and truth and falsehood.
Topic
Bible Verses About God's Omnipresence
God is everywhere at all times, a comforting and challenging truth for believers.
Topic
Bible Verses About Integrity
Integrity is a foundational virtue, marked by honesty and moral soundness, reflecting God's own character in our lives