1 Kings

Starts with King Solomon's reign, his wisdom, and building the temple, then the kingdom dividing into Israel and Judah.

Chapter 20

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KJV - 1 Kings 20:12

And it came to pass, when Ben-hadad heard this message, as he was drinking, he and the kings in the pavilions, that he said unto his servants, Set yourselves in array. And they set themselves in array against the city.

When Ben-hadad heard this message while drinking with other kings, he told his servants to prepare for battle against the city. They did as he asked and got ready to fight.

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