1 Kings 20:8
New International Version
The elders and the people all answered, “Don’t listen to him or agree to his demands.”

New Living Translation
“Don’t give in to any more demands,” all the elders and the people advised.

English Standard Version
And all the elders and all the people said to him, “Do not listen or consent.”

Berean Standard Bible
And the elders and the people all said, “Do not listen to him or consent to his terms.”

King James Bible
And all the elders and all the people said unto him, Hearken not unto him, nor consent.

New King James Version
And all the elders and all the people said to him, “Do not listen or consent.”

New American Standard Bible
Then all the elders and all the people said to him, “Do not listen nor consent.”

NASB 1995
All the elders and all the people said to him, “Do not listen or consent.”

NASB 1977
And all the elders and all the people said to him, “Do not listen or consent.”

Legacy Standard Bible
And all the elders and all the people said to him, “Do not listen or consent.”

Amplified Bible
All the elders and all the people said to him, “Do not listen or consent [to this additional demand].”

Christian Standard Bible
All the elders and all the people said to him, “Don’t listen or agree.”

Holman Christian Standard Bible
All the elders and all the people said to him, “Don’t listen or agree.”

American Standard Version
And all the elders and all the people said unto him, Hearken thou not, neither consent.

Contemporary English Version
"Don't listen to him!" they answered. "You don't have to do what he says."

English Revised Version
And all the elders and all the people said unto him, Hearken thou not, neither consent.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
All the leaders and all the people told him, "Don't listen to him. Don't agree [to his demands]."

Good News Translation
The leaders and the people answered, "Don't pay any attention to him; don't give in."

International Standard Version
"Don't listen to him," all the elders and the people replied. "And don't agree to his terms."

Majority Standard Bible
And the elders and the people all said, “Do not listen to him or consent to his terms.”

NET Bible
All the leaders and people said to him, "Do not give in or agree to his demands."

New Heart English Bible
All the elders and all the people said to him, "Do not listen, neither consent."

Webster's Bible Translation
And all the elders and all the people said to him, Hearken not to him, nor consent.

World English Bible
All the elders and all the people said to him, “Don’t listen, and don’t consent.”
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And all the elderly and all the people say to him, “Do not listen, nor consent.”

Young's Literal Translation
And all the elders and all the people say unto him, 'Do not hearken, nor consent.'

Smith's Literal Translation
And all the old men and all the people will say to him, Thou shalt not hear, and thou shalt not be willing.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And all the ancients, and all the people said to him: Hearken not to him, nor consent to him.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And all those greater by birth, with all the people, said to him, “You should neither listen, nor acquiesce to him.”

New American Bible
All the elders and all the people said to him, “Do not listen. Do not give in.”

New Revised Standard Version
Then all the elders and all the people said to him, “Do not listen or consent.”
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And all the elders and all the people said to him, Do not hearken to him, nor consent.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And all of the Elders and all the people said to him: “You should not listen and you should not obey!”
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And all the elders and all the people said unto him: 'Hearken thou not, neither consent.'

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And the elders and all the people said to him, Hearken not, and consent not.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Ben-Hadad Attacks Samaria
7Then the king of Israel summoned all the elders of the land and said, “Please take note and see that this man is looking for trouble, for when he demanded my wives, my children, my silver, and my gold, I did not deny him.” 8And the elders and the people all said, “Do not listen to him or consent to his terms.” 9So Ahab answered the messengers of Ben-hadad, “Tell my lord the king, ‘All that you demanded of your servant the first time I will do, but this thing I cannot do.’ ” So the messengers departed and relayed the message to Ben-hadad.…

Cross References
2 Kings 18:36
But the people remained silent and did not answer a word, for Hezekiah had commanded, “Do not answer him.”

2 Kings 19:6-7
who replied, “Tell your master that this is what the LORD says: ‘Do not be afraid of the words you have heard, with which the servants of the king of Assyria have blasphemed Me. / Behold, I will put a spirit in him so that he will hear a rumor and return to his own land, where I will cause him to fall by the sword.’”

2 Chronicles 32:7-8
“Be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged before the king of Assyria and the vast army with him, for there is a greater One with us than with him. / With him is only the arm of flesh, but with us is the LORD our God to help us and to fight our battles.” So the people were strengthened by the words of Hezekiah king of Judah.

Isaiah 37:6-7
who replied, “Tell your master that this is what the LORD says: ‘Do not be afraid of the words you have heard, with which the servants of the king of Assyria have blasphemed Me. / Behold, I will put a spirit in him so that he will hear a rumor and return to his own land, where I will cause him to fall by the sword.’”

Exodus 14:13-14
But Moses told the people, “Do not be afraid. Stand firm and you will see the LORD’s salvation, which He will accomplish for you today; for the Egyptians you see today, you will never see again. / The LORD will fight for you; you need only to be still.”

Joshua 1:9
Have I not commanded you to be strong and courageous? Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.”

Judges 7:15-18
When Gideon heard the dream and its interpretation, he bowed in worship. He returned to the camp of Israel and said, “Get up, for the LORD has delivered the camp of Midian into your hand.” / And he divided the three hundred men into three companies and gave each man a ram’s horn in one hand and a large jar in the other, containing a torch. / “Watch me and do as I do,” Gideon said. “When I come to the outskirts of the camp, do exactly as I do. ...

1 Samuel 17:47
And all those assembled here will know that it is not by sword or spear that the LORD saves; for the battle is the LORD’s, and He will give all of you into our hands.”

2 Samuel 10:12
Be strong and let us fight bravely for our people and for the cities of our God. May the LORD do what is good in His sight.”

Psalm 46:1-3
For the choirmaster. Of the sons of Korah. According to Alamoth. A song. God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in times of trouble. / Therefore we will not fear, though the earth is transformed and the mountains are toppled into the depths of the seas, / though their waters roar and foam and the mountains quake in the surge. Selah

Psalm 118:6-9
The LORD is on my side; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me? / The LORD is on my side; He is my helper. Therefore I will look in triumph on those who hate me. / It is better to take refuge in the LORD than to trust in man. ...

Proverbs 21:31
A horse is prepared for the day of battle, but victory is of the LORD.

Jeremiah 1:19
They will fight against you but will never overcome you, since I am with you to deliver you,” declares the LORD.

Matthew 10:28
Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Instead, fear the One who can destroy both soul and body in hell.

Matthew 10:32-33
Therefore everyone who confesses Me before men, I will also confess him before My Father in heaven. / But whoever denies Me before men, I will also deny him before My Father in heaven.


Treasury of Scripture

And all the elders and all the people said to him, Listen not to him, nor consent.

The gods

1 Kings 19:2
Then Jezebel sent a messenger unto Elijah, saying, So let the gods do to me, and more also, if I make not thy life as the life of one of them by to morrow about this time.

Acts 23:12
And when it was day, certain of the Jews banded together, and bound themselves under a curse, saying that they would neither eat nor drink till they had killed Paul.

if the dust

2 Samuel 17:12,13
So shall we come upon him in some place where he shall be found, and we will light upon him as the dew falleth on the ground: and of him and of all the men that are with him there shall not be left so much as one…

2 Kings 19:23,24
By thy messengers thou hast reproached the Lord, and hast said, With the multitude of my chariots I am come up to the height of the mountains, to the sides of Lebanon, and will cut down the tall cedar trees thereof, and the choice fir trees thereof: and I will enter into the lodgings of his borders, and into the forest of his Carmel…

Isaiah 10:13,14
For he saith, By the strength of my hand I have done it, and by my wisdom; for I am prudent: and I have removed the bounds of the people, and have robbed their treasures, and I have put down the inhabitants like a valiant man: …

follow me [heb] are at my feet

Exodus 11:8
And all these thy servants shall come down unto me, and bow down themselves unto me, saying, Get thee out, and all the people that follow thee: and after that I will go out. And he went out from Pharaoh in a great anger.

Judges 4:10
And Barak called Zebulun and Naphtali to Kedesh; and he went up with ten thousand men at his feet: and Deborah went up with him.

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1 Kings 20
1. Ben-Hadad, not content with Ahab's homage, besieges Samaria
13. By the direction of a prophet, the Syrians are slain
22. As the prophet forewarned Ahab, the Syrians come against him in Aphek
28. By the word of the prophet, and God's judgment, the Syrians are smitten again
31. The Syrians submit; Ahab sends Ben-Hadad away with a covenant
35. The prophet, under the parable of a prisoner,
39. making Ahab judge himself, denounces God's judgment against him














And all the elders
The term "elders" in the Hebrew context refers to the leaders or senior figures within the community, often those with wisdom and experience. In ancient Israel, elders played a crucial role in decision-making and governance. Their involvement here signifies the gravity of the situation and the collective wisdom being applied. The elders' presence underscores the importance of seeking counsel from those who are spiritually mature and experienced in the faith.

and the people
This phrase indicates the inclusion of the broader community in the decision-making process. In theocratic Israel, the people were often involved in significant decisions, reflecting a communal approach to leadership. This highlights the biblical principle of unity and collective discernment in facing challenges, emphasizing that God's guidance often comes through the community of believers.

said to him
The act of speaking to the king, Ahab, shows the boldness and responsibility of the elders and the people. In a time when kings held significant power, it was crucial for the leaders and the community to voice their convictions. This reflects the biblical theme of speaking truth to power and the importance of righteous counsel in leadership.

Do not listen to him
This directive is a call to resist the demands of Ben-Hadad, the king of Aram. The phrase "do not listen" implies a rejection of external pressures that contradict God's will. It serves as a reminder to believers to discern and reject worldly influences that seek to lead them away from God's purposes.

or consent to his terms
The word "consent" involves agreement or compliance. In this context, it refers to the potential submission to unjust demands. The refusal to consent highlights the importance of standing firm in faith and integrity, even when faced with intimidation or coercion. It encourages believers to remain steadfast in their convictions, trusting in God's sovereignty and protection.

Verse 8. - And an the eiders and an the people [not only, i.e., the inhabitants of Samaria (Keil), but also those who had flea thither for refuge. It is not implied that they were formally consulted, but at such a crisis, when nothing could be done, humanly speaking, without their support, it was natural that they should express their opinion] said unto him Hearken not unto him nor consent. [Lit., thou shalt not consent. אַל is the equivalent of μὴ, ne, and לא of οὐ, non. Cf. Amos 5:5, and Ewald 350 a.]

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
And the elders
הַזְּקֵנִ֖ים (haz·zə·qê·nîm)
Article | Adjective - masculine plural
Strong's 2205: Old

and
וְכָל־ (wə·ḵāl)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

the people
הָעָ֑ם (hā·‘ām)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 5971: A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock

all
כָּל־ (kāl-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

said,
וַיֹּאמְר֥וּ (way·yō·mə·rū)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural
Strong's 559: To utter, say

“Do not
אַל־ (’al-)
Adverb
Strong's 408: Not

listen
תִּשְׁמַ֖ע (tiš·ma‘)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine singular
Strong's 8085: To hear intelligently

or
וְל֥וֹא (wə·lō·w)
Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle
Strong's 3808: Not, no

consent to his terms.”
תֹאבֶֽה׃ (ṯō·ḇeh)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine singular
Strong's 14: To breathe after, to be acquiescent


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