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Benhadad
This is the name of the king of Aram. His name means "son of Hadad."
Benhadad, Hazael
(See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names)
Take a gift in your hand
AT: "take many gifts with you" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche)
consult with Yahweh through him
AT: "ask Elisha to ask Yahweh,"
Your son Benhadad king of Aram
Benhadad was not actually Elisha's son, but Hazael called him that to show a close relationship between them. AT: "Benhadad, the king of Aram, who is like a son to you," (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor)