Naboth’s inheritance

Naboth’s Vineyard · 1 Kings 21

Story guide: Ahab asks for the vineyard next to his palace, and Naboth refuses to give up his family's inheritance. The passage does not describe either man's appearance.

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1After these things, Naboth the Jezreelite had a vineyard in Jezreel, beside the palace of Ahab king of Samaria.

2Ahab said to Naboth, “Give me your vineyard so I can make it a vegetable garden, since it is near my house. I will give you a better vineyard in exchange, or, if you prefer, pay you its price in silver.”

3But Naboth said to Ahab, “Yahweh forbid that I should give you the inheritance of my fathers!”

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