1 Kings 20:10

1 Kings 20:10 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

10Then Ben-Hadad sent another message to Ahab: “May the gods deal with me, be it ever so severely, if enough dust remains in Samaria to give each of my men a handful.”

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New American Standard Bible - NASB (NASB2020)

10Ben-hadad sent word to him and said, “May the gods do so to me and more so, 20:10 I.e., what is left of Samaria after it is destroyedif the dust of Samaria will be enough for handfuls for all the people who 20:10 Lit are at my feetfollow me.”

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New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)

10Ben-hadad sent to him and said, “May the gods do so to me and more also, if the dust of Samaria will suffice for handfuls for all the people who follow me.”

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Amplified Bible (AMP)

10Ben-hadad sent word to him and said, “May the gods do so to me, and more also, if there is enough dust left of Samaria for handfuls for all the [armed] people who follow me.”

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

10Then Ben-hadad sent another message to Ahab: “May the gods deal with me, and ever so severely, if enough dust remains of Samaria for each of my men to have a handful.”

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New International Reader’s Version (NIrV)

10Then Ben-Hadad sent another message to Ahab. Ben-Hadad said, “There won’t be enough dust left in Samaria to give each of my followers even a handful. If there is, may the gods punish me greatly.”

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