And the young men of the princes of the provinces went out first; and Benhadad sent out, and they told him, saying, There are men come out of Samaria.
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Verse 17 is found in chapter 20 of 1 Kings. Israel gains an unexpected victory over the Syrians by following the prophet’s word. Ahab and his forces attack while Ben-hadad and his allies are vulnerable. The account attributes the victory to God’s purpose rather than Israel’s military superiority. The victory was intended to teach the king that the Lord could save even under unfavorable circumstances.
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Compare 1 Kings 20:17 in different Bible versions and see how its wording varies between translations. These differences can help you better understand the meaning and context of the passage.
Und die Leute der Landvögte zogen am ersten aus. Benhadad aber sandte aus, und die sagten ihm an und sprachen: Es ziehen Männer aus Samaria.
Y los criados de los príncipes de las provincias salieron los primeros. Y había Ben-adad enviado quien le dio aviso, diciendo: Han salido hombres de Samaria.
Los jóvenes asistentes de los jefes provinciales salieron primero. Ben-adad había enviado exploradores y le informaron: «Han salido hombres de Samaria».
Les serviteurs des chefs des provinces sortirent les premiers. Ben-Hadad s'informa, et on lui fit ce rapport: Des hommes sont sortis de Samarie.
E i fanti dei governatori delle provincie uscirono i primi; e Ben-hadad mandò alcuni, per vedere che cosa ciò fosse, ed essi gliel rapportarono, dicendo: Alcuni uomini sono usciti di Samaria.
E os moços dos príncipes das províncias saíram primeiro; e Ben-Hadade enviou espias, que lhe deram avisos, dizendo: Saíram de Samaria uns homens.
跟從省長的年輕人先出城。 便‧哈達 派人去,他們回報說:「有人從 撒瑪利亞 出來了。」
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