So the LORD was with him, and he was successful in everything he did. He rebelled against the emperor of Assyria and refused to submit to him.

"Tell my lord, King Benhadad, that I agree; he can have me and everything I own," Ahab answered.

It is dangerous to be concerned with what others think of you, but if you trust the LORD, you are safe.

If he isn't, he will send messengers to meet the other king to ask for terms of peace while he is still a long way off.