Benhadad received the message while he was at a feast drinking. Orders were given to his subordinates in a single word, śimu, which means “set,” or “form.” Perhaps the Syrian king was too indignant and astonished for more words. He was acting out his utter contempt for the insignificant Hebrew king, and under the influence of drink he had become foolishly reckless. It was a case of “senses gone, courage strong.”