31. His officers told him, “We have heard that the kings of Israel are merciful. Allow us to dress in sackcloth, put ropes around our necks, and go to the king of Israel. Maybe he’ll let you live.”
32. So they dressed in sackcloth and put ropes around their necks. They went to the king of Israel and said, “Your servant Benhadad says, ‘Please let me live.’”Ahab asked, “He’s still alive? He’s my brother.”
33. The men, watching for a good sign, were quick to take him at his word. “Benhadad is your brother,” they said.Ahab said, “Bring him here.” When Benhadad arrived, Ahab had him come up on the chariot with him.