1 Kings 20:39

As the king passed by, the prophet called out to him, "I, your servant, went into the middle of the battle. Suddenly a man came over to me with a prisoner. He said, 'Guard this man! If he goes missing for any reason, you will pay with your life. Or else you must pay a talent of silver.'

1 Kings 20:39, Readable English Bible (READ)

Note: A talent of silver was about 75 pounds, a huge sum.

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