1 Kings 21:9 · KJV

"And she wrote in the letters, saying, Proclaim a fast, and set Naboth on high among the people:"

King James Version

Passage Context

⁷And Jezebel his wife said unto him, Dost thou now govern the kingdom of Israel? arise, and eat bread, and let thine heart be merry: I will give thee the vineyard of Naboth the Jezreelite.

⁸So she wrote letters in Ahab's name, and sealed them with his seal, and sent the letters unto the elders and to the nobles that were in his city, dwelling with Naboth.

⁹And she wrote in the letters, saying, Proclaim a fast, and set Naboth on high among the people:

¹⁰And set two men, sons of Belial, before him, to bear witness against him, saying, Thou didst blaspheme God and the king. And then carry him out, and stone him, that he may die.

¹¹And the men of his city, even the elders and the nobles who were the inhabitants in his city, did as Jezebel had sent unto them, and as it was written in the letters which she had sent unto them.

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Reflection Questions

What lengths would you go to achieve your goals?

How do you handle situations that require manipulation or deceit?

When have you seen power used unjustly?

Life Application

integrity

Commit to pursuing your goals through honest and ethical means.

leadership

Reflect on how you can lead with integrity and avoid manipulation.

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JezebelOT

Jezebel was the daughter of Ethbaal, king of the Zidonians, and became infamous for promoting Baal worship in Israel. Her marriage to Ahab had profound implications for Israel's religious landscape.

First appearance: 1 Kings 16:31

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