Naboth's Vineyard

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According to 1st Kings 21:1, who had a vineyard in Jezreel?

Naboth the Jezreelite

According to 1st Kings 21:1, what did Naboth the Jezreelite have in Jezreel?

a vineyard

According to 1st Kings 21:1, where was Naboth's vineyard located?

in Jezreel, next to the palace of Ahab king of Samaria

According to 1st Kings 21:2, what request did Ahab make of Naboth?

give me your vineyard Signup and view all the answers

According to 1st Kings 21:2, what did Ahab want to use Naboth's vineyard for?

for a vegetable garden Signup and view all the answers

According to 1st Kings 21:2, what two comments did Ahab make about the location of Naboth's vineyard?

it is near, next to my house Signup and view all the answers

According to 1st Kings 21:2, what did Ahab first offer Naboth for the vineyard?

I will give you a vineyard better than this Signup and view all the answers

According to 1st Kings 21:2, what other offer did Ahab make Naboth 'if it seems good to you'?

I will give you its worth in money Signup and view all the answers

According to 1st Kings 21:3, how did Naboth respond to Ahab's request for his vineyard?

The Lord forbid Signup and view all the answers

According to 1st Kings 21:3, what did Naboth say he couldn't give to Ahab?

the inheritance of my fathers Signup and view all the answers

According to 1st Kings 21:4, what was Ahab's attitude when he went to his house after Naboth refused to give him the vineyard?

sullen, displeased Signup and view all the answers

According to 1st Kings 21:4, where did Ahab go when he was sullen and displeased?

into his house Signup and view all the answers

According to 1st Kings 21:4, why was Ahab sullen and displeased when he went into his house?

because of the word which Naboth the Jezreelite had spoken to him Signup and view all the answers

According to 1st Kings 21:4, what did Ahab do which showed how sullen and displeased he was?

lay down on his bed, turned away his face, would eat no food Signup and view all the answers

According to 1st Kings 21:5, who came to Ahab when he was sullen and displeased?

Jezebel his wife Signup and view all the answers

According to 1st Kings 21:5, what did Jezebel ask Ahab?

Why is your spirit so sullen that you eat no food? Signup and view all the answers

According to 1st Kings 21:6, who did Ahab tell Jezebel he had spoken to?

Naboth the Jezreelite Signup and view all the answers

According to 1st Kings 21:6, what did Ahab tell Jezebel he had asked for?

Give me your vineyard Signup and view all the answers

According to 1st Kings 21:6, what two things did Ahab tell Jezebel he had offered for the vineyard?

for money, I will give you another vineyard for it Signup and view all the answers

According to 1st Kings 21:6, what answer did Ahab tell Jezebel that he had gotten from Naboth?

I will not give you my vineyard Signup and view all the answers

According to 1st Kings 21:7, what did Jezebel tell Ahab that he had over all Israel?

exercise authority over Israel Signup and view all the answers

According to 1st Kings 21:7, what three instructions did Jezebel give Ahab?

arise, eat food, let your heart be cheerful Signup and view all the answers

According to 1st Kings 21:7, how did Jezebel tell Ahab that his heart should be?

cheerful Signup and view all the answers

According to 1st Kings 21:7, why did Jezebel tell Ahab to arise, eat, and be cheerful?

I will give you the vineyard of Naboth the Jezreelite. Signup and view all the answers

According to 1st Kings 21:8, what did Jezebel write?

letters Signup and view all the answers

According to 1st Kings 21:8, how did Jezebel write letters?

in Ahab's name, sealed them with his seal Signup and view all the answers

According to 1st Kings 21:8, who did Jezebel send the letters to?

the elders and nobles Signup and view all the answers

According to 1st Kings 21:8, where were the elders and nobles who received the letters living?

dwelling in the city with Naboth Signup and view all the answers

According to 1st Kings 21:9, what instruction did Jezebel give the elders and nobles?

Proclaim a fast Signup and view all the answers

According to 1st Kings 21:9, where were the elders and nobles to seat Naboth during the fast?

with high honor, among the people Signup and view all the answers

According to 1st Kings 21:10, who else were to be seated with Naboth?

two men Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Naboth, a Jezreelite, owned a vineyard in Jezreel, adjacent to Ahab's palace.
Ahab requested Naboth to sell him the vineyard to convert it into a vegetable garden.
Ahab offered Naboth a better vineyard or its worth in money if he preferred.

Naboth's Refusal

Naboth refused Ahab's request, citing the importance of his inheritance from his ancestors.
His response was emphatic: "The Lord forbid" that he would part with his inheritance.

Ahab's Distress

After Naboth's refusal, Ahab felt sullen and displeased, retreating to his house.
His behavior included lying on his bed, turning his face away, and refusing to eat.

Jezebel's Intervention

Jezebel, Ahab's wife, inquired about his mood and lack of appetite.
Ahab explained the situation, detailing his offer for Naboth's vineyard and the refusal he received.

Jezebel's Plan

Jezebel encouraged Ahab to be cheerful, asserting she would procure Naboth's vineyard for him.
She wrote letters in Ahab's name to the elders and nobles, instructing them to take action against Naboth.

Execution of the Scheme

The letters commanded the elders and nobles to proclaim a fast and seat Naboth with honor among the people.
Jezebel also directed that two scoundrels be placed across from Naboth to falsely accuse him.

Consequences

This orchestration resulted in Naboth being wrongfully accused and executed, allowing Ahab to seize the vineyard.
The narrative underscores themes of power, corruption, and injustice linked to Naboth's tragic fate.

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Explore the biblical account of Naboth's vineyard and King Ahab's desires. Learn about Naboth's refusal to sell his ancestral land and the consequences that followed due to Jezebel's intervention. This quiz will test your understanding of this significant biblical narrative.