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Jezebel writes in Ahab’s name and seals instructions to the city elders.
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1 Kings 21:8-10

Sealed letters

Naboth’s Vineyard · 1 Kings 21

Story guide: Jezebel writes in Ahab’s name and seals instructions to the city elders.

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8So she wrote letters in Ahab’s name, sealed them with his seal, and sent them to the elders and nobles who lived in the same city as Naboth.

9She wrote in the letters, “Proclaim a fast, and seat Naboth in a prominent place among the people.

10Seat two wicked men opposite him, and have them testify against him, saying, ‘You have cursed God and the king.’ Then take him out and stone him to death.”

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