1 Kings 21:2 · KJV

"And Ahab spake unto Naboth, saying, Give me thy vineyard, that I may have it for a garden of herbs, because it is near unto my house: and I will give thee for it a better vineyard than it; or, if it seem good to thee, I will give thee the worth of it in money."

King James Version

Passage Context

¹And it came to pass after these things, that Naboth the Jezreelite had a vineyard, which was in Jezreel, hard by the palace of Ahab king of Samaria.

²And Ahab spake unto Naboth, saying, Give me thy vineyard, that I may have it for a garden of herbs, because it is near unto my house: and I will give thee for it a better vineyard than it; or, if it seem good to thee, I will give thee the worth of it in money.

³And Naboth said to Ahab, The LORD forbid it me, that I should give the inheritance of my fathers unto thee.

⁴And Ahab came into his house heavy and displeased because of the word which Naboth the Jezreelite had spoken to him: for he had said, I will not give thee the inheritance of my fathers. And he laid him down upon his bed, and turned away his face, and would eat no bread.

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Reflection Questions

What do you value most in your life, and why?

How do you respond when your desires conflict with others' rights?

When have you felt pressured to compromise your values for personal gain?

Life Application

values

Identify what truly matters to you and stand firm in those values.

justice

Consider how you can advocate for fairness in your community.

People in This Verse

AhabOT

Ahab was the king of Israel known for his marriage to Jezebel and for leading Israel into idolatry. His reign was marked by conflict with the prophets of Yahweh.

First appearance: 1 Kings 16:30

NabothOT

Naboth was a Jezreelite who owned a vineyard that Ahab desired. He refused to sell it, standing firm in his rights and heritage.

First appearance: 1 Kings 21:1

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