Bible Commentary

And it came to pass, when Jezebel heard that Naboth was stoned, and was dead, that Jezebel said to Ahab, Arise, take possession of the vineyard of Naboth the Jezreelite, which he refused to give thee for money: for Naboth is not alive, but dead. 15. that Naboth was stoned, and was dead ] These … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Kings 21:15”

Then they sent to Jezebel, saying, Naboth is stoned, and is dead. They sent to Jezebel; by whom they knew the affairs of the kingdom were managed, and this design contrived. Fuente: English Annotations on the Holy Bible by Matthew Poole 14-16. Jezebel said to Ahab, Arise,take possessionNaboth’s execution having been announced, andhis family being … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Kings 21:14”

And there came in two men, children of Belial, and sat before him: and the men of Belial witnessed against him, [even] against Naboth, in the presence of the people, saying, Naboth did blaspheme God and the king. Then they carried him forth out of the city, and stoned him with stones, that he died. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Kings 21:13”

They proclaimed a fast, and set Naboth on high among the people. They proclaimed a fast,…. Or called a court, [See comments on 1Ki 21:9]. and set Naboth on high among the people; placed him at the bar as a criminal, [See comments on 1Ki 21:9], though Josephus c thinks he was set on an … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Kings 21:12”

And 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. 11. who were the inhabitants ] R.V. who dwelt. The word is the same as … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Kings 21:11”

And 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. 10. sons of Belial ] In Deu 13:13, the R.V. has translated this expression ‘base fellows’, putting in the margin ‘sons … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Kings 21:10”

And she wrote in the letters, saying, Proclaim a fast, and set Naboth on high among the people: 9. Proclaim a fast ] Let a day of humiliation be appointed, for it must be represented that a great wrong has been committed both against God and the king. Cf. 1Sa 7:6 where the people gathered … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Kings 21:9”

So 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. 8. she wrote letters in Ahab’s name ] She was the real ruler, he only king in name. The letters would be prepared … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Kings 21:8”

And 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. 7. Dost thou now govern the kingdom of Israel? ] There is not expressed here any sign of a question … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Kings 21:7”

And he said unto her, Because I spoke unto Naboth the Jezreelite, and said unto him, Give me thy vineyard for money; or else, if it please thee, I will give thee [another] vineyard for it: and he answered, I will not give thee my vineyard. 6. I will not give thee my vineyard ] … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Kings 21:6”