1 Kings 21:15
New International Version
As soon as Jezebel heard that Naboth had been stoned to death, she said to Ahab, “Get up and take possession of the vineyard of Naboth the Jezreelite that he refused to sell you. He is no longer alive, but dead.”

New Living Translation
When Jezebel heard the news, she said to Ahab, “You know the vineyard Naboth wouldn’t sell you? Well, you can have it now! He’s dead!”

English Standard Version
As soon as Jezebel heard that Naboth had been stoned and was dead, Jezebel said to Ahab, “Arise, take possession of the vineyard of Naboth the Jezreelite, which he refused to give you for money, for Naboth is not alive, but dead.”

Berean Standard Bible
When Jezebel heard that Naboth had been stoned to death, she said to Ahab, “Get up and take possession of the vineyard of Naboth the Jezreelite, who refused to give it to you for silver. For Naboth is no longer alive, but dead.”

Berean Literal Bible
And it came to pass, when Jezebel heard that Naboth had been stoned and was dead, that Jezebel said to Ahab, “Arise, take possession of the vineyard of Naboth the Jezreelite that he refused to give to you for silver. For Naboth is not alive, but he has died.”

King James Bible
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.

New King James Version
And it came to pass, when Jezebel heard that Naboth had been stoned and was dead, that Jezebel said to Ahab, “Arise, take possession of the vineyard of Naboth the Jezreelite, which he refused to give you for money; for Naboth is not alive, but dead.”

New American Standard Bible
And when Jezebel heard that Naboth had been stoned and was dead, Jezebel said to Ahab, “Arise, take possession of the vineyard of Naboth, the Jezreelite, which he refused to give you for money; for Naboth is not alive, but dead.”

NASB 1995
When Jezebel heard that Naboth had been stoned and was dead, Jezebel said to Ahab, “Arise, take possession of the vineyard of Naboth, the Jezreelite, which he refused to give you for money; for Naboth is not alive, but dead.”

NASB 1977
And it came about when Jezebel heard that Naboth had been stoned and was dead, that Jezebel said to Ahab, “Arise, take possession of the vineyard of Naboth, the Jezreelite, which he refused to give you for money; for Naboth is not alive, but dead.”

Legacy Standard Bible
Now it happened that when Jezebel heard that Naboth had been stoned and was dead, Jezebel said to Ahab, “Arise, take possession of the vineyard of Naboth the Jezreelite, which he refused to give you for money; for Naboth is not alive, but dead.”

Amplified Bible
When Jezebel heard that Naboth had been stoned and was dead, she said to Ahab, “Arise, take possession of the vineyard of Naboth the Jezreelite which he refused to sell you, because Naboth is no longer alive, but dead.”

Berean Annotated Bible
When Jezebel (Baal exalts) heard that Naboth (fruits) had been stoned to death, she said to Ahab (father's brother), “Get up and take possession of the vineyard of Naboth the Jezreelite, who refused to give it to you for silver. For Naboth is no longer alive, but dead.

Christian Standard Bible
When Jezebel heard that Naboth had been stoned to death, she said to Ahab, “Get up and take possession of the vineyard of Naboth the Jezreelite who refused to give it to you for silver, since Naboth isn’t alive, but dead.”

Holman Christian Standard Bible
When Jezebel heard that Naboth had been stoned to death, she said to Ahab, “Get up and take possession of the vineyard of Naboth the Jezreelite who refused to give it to you for silver, since Naboth isn’t alive, but dead.”

American Standard Version
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.

Contemporary English Version
As soon as Jezebel got their message, she told Ahab, "Now you can have the vineyard Naboth refused to sell. He's dead."

English Revised Version
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.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Jezebel received the message and said to Ahab, "Get up! Confiscate the vineyard which Naboth from Jezreel refused to sell you. He's dead now."

Good News Translation
As soon as Jezebel received the message, she said to Ahab, "Naboth is dead. Now go and take possession of the vineyard which he refused to sell to you."

International Standard Version
When Jezebel heard that Naboth had been stoned to death, she told Ahab, "Get up and confiscate Naboth's vineyard that he refused to sell you for cash. Naboth the Jezreelite isn't alive anymore. He's dead!"

NET Bible
When Jezebel heard that Naboth had been stoned to death, she said to Ahab, "Get up, take possession of the vineyard Naboth the Jezreelite refused to sell you for silver, for Naboth is no longer alive; he's dead."

New Heart English Bible
It happened, 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 you for money; for Naboth is not alive, but dead."

Webster's Bible Translation
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.
Majority Text Translations
Majority Standard Bible
When Jezebel heard that Naboth had been stoned to death, she said to Ahab, “Get up and take possession of the vineyard of Naboth the Jezreelite, who refused to give it to you for silver. For Naboth is no longer alive, but dead.”

World English Bible
When Jezebel heard that Naboth had been stoned and was dead, Jezebel said to Ahab, “Arise, take possession of the vineyard of Naboth the Jezreelite, which he refused to give you for money; for Naboth is not alive, but dead.”
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And it comes to pass, at Jezebel’s hearing that Naboth has been stoned, and is dead, that Jezebel says to Ahab, “Rise, possess the vineyard of Naboth the Jezreelite, that he refused to give to you for money, for Naboth is not alive but dead.”

Berean Literal Bible
And it came to pass, when Jezebel heard that Naboth had been stoned and was dead, that Jezebel said to Ahab, “Arise, take possession of the vineyard of Naboth the Jezreelite that he refused to give to you for silver. For Naboth is not alive, but he has died.”

Young's Literal Translation
And it cometh to pass, at Jezebel's hearing that Naboth hath been stoned, and is dead, that Jezebel saith unto Ahab, 'Rise, possess the vineyard of Naboth the Jezreelite, that he refused to give to thee for money, for Naboth is not alive but dead.'

Smith's Literal Translation
And it will be when Jezebel heard that Naboth was stoned and he will die, and Jezebel will say to Ahab, Arise, inherit the vineyard of Naboth the Jezreelite, which he refused to give to thee for silver: for Naboth is not living, but dead.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And it came to pass when Jezabel heard that Naboth was stoned, and dead, that she said to Achab: Arise and take possession of the vineyard of Naboth the Jezrahelite, who would not agree with thee, and give it thee for money: for Naboth is not alive, but dead.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Then it happened that, when Jezebel had heard that Naboth was stoned and was dead, she said to Ahab: “Rise up and take possession of the vineyard of Naboth, the Jezreelite, who was not willing to acquiesce to you, and to give it to you in exchange for money. For Naboth is not alive, but dead.”

New American Bible
When Jezebel learned that Naboth had been stoned to death, she said to Ahab, “Go, take possession of the vineyard of Naboth the Jezreelite which he refused to sell you, because Naboth is not alive, but dead.”

New Revised Standard Version
As soon as Jezebel heard that Naboth had been stoned and was dead, Jezebel said to Ahab, “Go, take possession of the vineyard of Naboth the Jezreelite, which he refused to give you for money; for Naboth is not alive, but dead.”
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And when Jezebel heard that Naboth was dead, Jezebel said to Ahab, Arise, take possession of the vineyard of Naboth the Jezreelite, which he refused to give you for money; for Naboth is not alive but dead.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And when Jezebel heard that Nabuth was dead, Jezebel said to Akhab: “Arise, possess the vineyard of Nabuth the Yizreilite who chose not to sell it to you for money, because Nabuth is dead and not alive!”
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
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.'

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And it came to pass, when Jezabel heard it, that she said to Achaab, Arise, take possession of the vineyard of Nabuthai the Jezraelite, who would not sell it to thee: for Nebuthai is not alive, for he is dead.

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Context
Jezebel's Plot
14Then they sent word to Jezebel: “Naboth has been stoned to death.” 15 When Jezebel heard that Naboth had been stoned to death, she said to Ahab, “Get up and take possession of the vineyard of Naboth the Jezreelite, who refused to give it to you for silver. For Naboth is no longer alive, but dead.” 16And when Ahab heard that Naboth was dead, he got up and went down to take possession of the vineyard of Naboth the Jezreelite.…

Cross References
When Jezebel heard that Naboth had been stoned to death,

Joshua 7:24-26
Then Joshua, together with all Israel, took Achan son of Zerah, the silver, the cloak, the bar of gold, his sons and daughters, his oxen and donkeys and sheep, his tent, and everything else he owned, and brought them to the Valley of Achor. / “Why have you brought this trouble upon us?” said Joshua. “Today the LORD will bring trouble upon you!” And all Israel stoned him to death. Then they stoned the others and burned their bodies. / And they heaped over Achan a large pile of rocks that remains to this day. So the LORD turned from His burning anger. Therefore that place is called the Valley of Achor to this day.

Deuteronomy 19:15-21
A lone witness is not sufficient to establish any wrongdoing or sin against a man, regardless of what offense he may have committed. A matter must be established by the testimony of two or three witnesses. / If a false witness testifies against someone, accusing him of a crime, / both parties to the dispute must stand in the presence of the LORD, before the priests and judges who are in office at that time. …

Deuteronomy 17:6-7
On the testimony of two or three witnesses a man shall be put to death, but he shall not be executed on the testimony of a lone witness. / The hands of the witnesses shall be the first in putting him to death, and after that, the hands of all the people. So you must purge the evil from among you.
she said to Ahab, “Get up and take possession of the vineyard of Naboth the Jezreelite,

2 Samuel 11:14-15
The next morning David wrote a letter to Joab and sent it with Uriah. / In the letter he wrote: “Put Uriah at the front of the fiercest battle; then withdraw from him, so that he may be struck down and killed.”

2 Samuel 12:9-10
Why then have you despised the command of the LORD by doing evil in His sight? You put Uriah the Hittite to the sword and took his wife as your own. You have slain him with the sword of the Ammonites. / Now, therefore, the sword will never depart from your house, because you have despised Me and have taken the wife of Uriah the Hittite to be your own.’

Micah 2:2
They covet fields and seize them; they take away houses. They deprive a man of his home, a fellow man of his inheritance.
who refused to give it to you for silver.

Leviticus 25:23-28
The land must not be sold permanently, because it is Mine, and you are but foreigners and residents with Me. / Thus for every piece of property you possess, you must provide for the redemption of the land. / If your brother becomes impoverished and sells some of his property, his nearest of kin may come and redeem what his brother has sold. …

Numbers 36:7-9
No inheritance in Israel may be transferred from tribe to tribe, because each of the Israelites is to retain the inheritance of the tribe of his fathers. / Every daughter who possesses an inheritance from any Israelite tribe must marry within a clan of the tribe of her father, so that every Israelite will possess the inheritance of his fathers. / No inheritance may be transferred from one tribe to another, for each tribe of Israel must retain its inheritance.”

Jeremiah 32:6-15
Jeremiah replied, “The word of the LORD came to me, saying: / Behold! Hanamel, the son of your uncle Shallum, is coming to you to say, ‘Buy for yourself my field in Anathoth, for you have the right of redemption to buy it.’ / Then, as the LORD had said, my cousin Hanamel came to me in the courtyard of the guard and urged me, ‘Please buy my field in Anathoth in the land of Benjamin, for you own the right of inheritance and redemption. Buy it for yourself.’” Then I knew that this was the word of the LORD. …
For Naboth is no longer alive, but dead.”

2 Samuel 12:23
But now that he is dead, why should I fast? Can I bring him back again? I will go to him, but he will not return to me.”

John 11:11-14
After He had said this, He told them, “Our friend Lazarus has fallen asleep, but I am going there to wake him up.” / His disciples replied, “Lord, if he is sleeping, he will get better.” / They thought that Jesus was talking about actual sleep, but He was speaking about the death of Lazarus. …

Ecclesiastes 9:5-6
For the living know that they will die, but the dead know nothing. They have no further reward, because the memory of them is forgotten. / Their love, their hate, and their envy have already vanished, and they will never again have a share in all that is done under the sun.
Micah 2:1-2
Woe to those who devise iniquity and plot evil on their beds! At morning’s light they accomplish it because the power is in their hands. / They covet fields and seize them; they take away houses. They deprive a man of his home, a fellow man of his inheritance.

2 Kings 9:25-26
And Jehu said to Bidkar his officer, “Pick him up and throw him into the field of Naboth the Jezreelite. For remember that when you and I were riding together behind his father Ahab, the LORD lifted up this burden against him: / ‘As surely as I saw the blood of Naboth and the blood of his sons yesterday, declares the LORD, so will I repay you on this plot of ground, declares the LORD.’ Now then, according to the word of the LORD, pick him up and throw him on the plot of ground.”

Ezekiel 22:27
Her officials within her are like wolves tearing their prey, shedding blood, and destroying lives for dishonest gain.

Psalm 10:8-10
He lies in wait near the villages; in ambush he slays the innocent; his eyes watch in stealth for the helpless. / He lies in wait like a lion in a thicket; he lurks to seize the oppressed; he catches the lowly in his net. / They are crushed and beaten down; the helpless fall prey to his strength.


Treasury of Scripture

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 you for money: for Naboth is not alive, but dead.

Arise

1 Kings 21:7
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.

Proverbs 1:10-16
My son, if sinners entice thee, consent thou not…

Proverbs 4:17
For they eat the bread of wickedness, and drink the wine of violence.

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1 Kings 21
1. Ahab being denied Naboth's vineyard, is grieved
5. Jezebel writing letters against Naboth, he is condemned of blasphemy
15. Ahab take possession of the vineyard
17. Elijah denounces judgments against Ahab and Jezebel
25. Wicked Ahab repenting, God defers the judgment












When Jezebel heard that Naboth had been stoned to death
Jezebel, the wife of King Ahab, was a Phoenician princess and a fervent worshiper of Baal. Her influence over Ahab led to the promotion of idolatry in Israel. The stoning of Naboth was a result of Jezebel's manipulation and misuse of power, reflecting the corruption and moral decay in the kingdom. Stoning was a method of execution prescribed in the Mosaic Law for certain offenses, but in this case, it was a perversion of justice. This event highlights the theme of injustice and the abuse of authority, which is condemned throughout Scripture.

she said to Ahab, “Get up and take possession of the vineyard of Naboth the Jezreelite
Jezebel's command to Ahab to take possession of Naboth's vineyard demonstrates her disregard for God's laws regarding property and inheritance. According to Levitical law, land was to remain within the family and tribe to which it was allotted (Leviticus 25:23-28). Naboth's refusal to sell his vineyard was an act of obedience to God's command. Jezebel's actions show a blatant violation of these divine principles, emphasizing the conflict between pagan practices and the covenantal laws of Israel.

who refused to give it to you for silver
Naboth's refusal to sell his vineyard to Ahab was based on his adherence to the law and his respect for his ancestral heritage. This refusal is significant as it underscores the importance of faithfulness to God's commandments over material gain. Naboth's integrity contrasts sharply with the greed and covetousness displayed by Ahab and Jezebel. This narrative serves as a reminder of the spiritual battle between righteousness and wickedness.

For Naboth is no longer alive, but dead.”
The death of Naboth marks a turning point in the narrative, as it sets the stage for divine retribution. The unjust killing of Naboth is a grave sin that calls for God's judgment. This event foreshadows the eventual downfall of Ahab and Jezebel, as prophesied by Elijah (1 Kings 21:19-24). It also serves as a type of Christ, as Naboth, an innocent man, suffers death at the hands of corrupt authorities, prefiguring the unjust trial and crucifixion of Jesus. The story of Naboth is a powerful illustration of the consequences of sin and the certainty of divine justice.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Jezebel
The wife of King Ahab, known for her idolatry and manipulation. She orchestrated Naboth's death to secure his vineyard for Ahab.

2. Ahab
The King of Israel, who desired Naboth's vineyard and allowed Jezebel to execute her wicked plan.

3. Naboth
A Jezreelite who owned a vineyard that Ahab coveted. He was unjustly accused and stoned to death due to Jezebel's scheme.

4. The Vineyard
The piece of land that Naboth owned, which Ahab desired for a vegetable garden.

5. Jezreel
The location of Naboth's vineyard, significant as a place of injustice and later, divine retribution.
Teaching Points
The Dangers of Covetousness
Ahab's desire for Naboth's vineyard led to grave sin. Coveting can lead to destructive actions and must be guarded against.

The Consequences of Injustice
Jezebel's manipulation and false accusations resulted in Naboth's death. God sees and will judge injustice.

The Role of Influence
Jezebel's influence over Ahab led him to sin. We must be cautious of the influences we allow in our lives.

God's Justice Prevails
Despite human schemes, God's justice will ultimately prevail, as seen in the eventual downfall of Ahab and Jezebel.

The Importance of Integrity
Naboth's refusal to sell his vineyard shows integrity and faithfulness to God's laws. We should strive to maintain integrity even under pressure.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of 1 Kings 21:15?

2. How does 1 Kings 21:15 illustrate the consequences of unchecked power and greed?

3. What role does Jezebel play in influencing Ahab's actions in 1 Kings 21:15?

4. How can we guard against similar temptations as seen in 1 Kings 21:15?

5. Compare Jezebel's actions with other biblical examples of manipulation and deceit.

6. How does 1 Kings 21:15 challenge us to uphold justice in our communities?

7. How does 1 Kings 21:15 reflect on the morality of leadership and power?

8. What does 1 Kings 21:15 reveal about the consequences of unchecked ambition?

9. How does Jezebel's role in 1 Kings 21:15 challenge traditional gender roles in biblical narratives?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 1 Kings 21?

11. How did King Ahab's wickedness reveal his weakness?

12. Who was Naboth in the Bible?

13. Why is Elijah's prophecy (1 Kings 21:21-24) fulfilled in a manner that may seem inconsistent with God's justice elsewhere in Scripture?

14. How do we explain the sudden divine mercy shown to Ahab in 1 Kings 21:27-29 when his earlier actions were so thoroughly condemned?
What Does 1 Kings 21:15 Mean
When Jezebel heard that Naboth had been stoned to death

• Jezebel receives confirmation that her false charges (1 Kings 21:10–14) have achieved their deadly goal.

• Her reaction is not grief or remorse but satisfaction, showing a heart hardened against God’s law forbidding murder (Exodus 20:13; Proverbs 6:16-19).

• The report verifies that the corrupt leaders in Jezreel carried out her scheme, illustrating how widespread apostasy had become under Ahab’s reign (1 Kings 16:30-33).


she said to Ahab

• Jezebel immediately takes the initiative, revealing the reversed roles in their marriage: she drives the spiritual direction while Ahab passively follows (1 Kings 21:25; Genesis 3:6, 17).

• Ahab’s silence over the murder contrasts sharply with David’s later remorse when confronted about Uriah (2 Samuel 12:9-13), highlighting just how calloused Ahab is.

• Scripture repeatedly warns leaders against abdicating moral responsibility (Deuteronomy 17:18-20; James 4:17).


Get up and take possession of the vineyard of Naboth the Jezreelite

• Jezebel treats Naboth’s land as if it were now rightfully theirs, ignoring God’s command that ancestral inheritance stay within the family (Leviticus 25:23; Numbers 36:7).

• “Get up” urges immediate action, as though seizing stolen property before anyone can object; the same urgency is seen with Micah’s condemnation of those who “seize fields” (Micah 2:1-2).

• This reveals how sin rarely stops at one transgression; murder is quickly followed by theft (John 10:10).


who refused to give it to you for silver

• Jezebel revisits Naboth’s refusal, but leaves out his reason: loyalty to God’s law (1 Kings 21:3).

• Her words twist the narrative to paint Naboth as stubborn, not faithful, echoing the serpent’s distortion in Eden (Genesis 3:1-5).

• The phrase underscores that the world often misunderstands principled obedience (John 15:18-19).


For Naboth is no longer alive, but dead

• Jezebel states the brutal reality with chilling finality, as though a legal obstacle has been removed.

• Like Cain announcing Abel’s absence (Genesis 4:9), she shows no sense of accountability before the God who sees (Hebrews 4:13).

• The line telegraphs to Ahab that the coast is clear—yet Heaven’s court is about to convene; Elijah will soon pronounce judgment (1 Kings 21:19-24).


summary

1 Kings 21:15 exposes the depth of Jezebel’s and Ahab’s depravity. Jezebel’s gleeful announcement, Ahab’s passivity, and the swift move to seize Naboth’s inheritance combine murder with theft and idolatrous disregard for God’s covenant law. The verse serves as a warning: when hearts are hardened and power is misused, sin compounds sin, yet God remains righteous and will judge every injustice.

(15) Take possession.--Naboth's sons (see 2Kings 9:26) were murdered with him, so that there was none to claim the inheritance. Even had this not been so, the property of executed traitors would naturally fall to the king, although no enactment to this effect is found in the Law.

Verse 15. - And it came to pass, when Jezebel heard that Naboth was stoned, and was dead, that Jezebel said to Ahab, Arise, take possession [or inherit, succeed to; same word Genesis 21:10; Deuteronomy 2:24; Jeremiah 49:1. The possessions of a person executed for treason were ipso facto forfeited to the crown. There was no law prescribing this, but it followed the principles of the Mosaic code. Just as the goods of the idolater were devoted as cherem to the Lord (Deuteronomy 13:16), so those of the traitor reverted to the king. So Keil] of the vineyard of Naboth the Jezreelite, which he refused to give to thee for money [there is a proud malicious triumph in these words. "He refused, simple fool, to sell it. Now thou canst have it for nothing. I have discovered a better plan than buying it"]: for Naboth is not alive, but dead.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
When Jezebel
אִיזֶ֜בֶל (’î·ze·ḇel)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 348: Jezebel -- queen of Israel with King Ahab

heard
כִּשְׁמֹ֣עַ (kiš·mō·a‘)
Preposition-k | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct
Strong's 8085: To hear intelligently

that
כִּֽי־ (kî-)
Conjunction
Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction

Naboth
נָב֖וֹת (nā·ḇō·wṯ)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 5022: Naboth -- a Jezreelite

had been stoned
סֻקַּ֥ל (suq·qal)
Verb - Pual - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 5619: To stone, put to death by stoning

to death,
וַיָּמֹ֑ת (way·yā·mōṯ)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 4191: To die, to kill

she
אִיזֶ֔בֶל (’î·ze·ḇel)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 348: Jezebel -- queen of Israel with King Ahab

said
וַתֹּ֨אמֶר (wat·tō·mer)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular
Strong's 559: To utter, say

to
אֶל־ (’el-)
Preposition
Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to

Ahab,
אַחְאָ֗ב (’aḥ·’āḇ)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 256: Ahab -- 'father's brother', a king of Israel, also a false prophet

“Get up
ק֣וּם (qūm)
Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular
Strong's 6965: To arise, stand up, stand

and take possession of
רֵ֞שׁ (rêš)
Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular
Strong's 3423: To occupy, to seize, to rob, to inherit, to expel, to impoverish, to ruin

the vineyard
כֶּ֣רֶם ׀ (ke·rem)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3754: A garden, vineyard

of Naboth
נָב֣וֹת (nā·ḇō·wṯ)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 5022: Naboth -- a Jezreelite

the Jezreelite,
הַיִּזְרְעֵאלִ֗י (hay·yiz·rə·‘ê·lî)
Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3158: Jezreelite -- an inhabitant of Jezreel

who
אֲשֶׁ֤ר (’ă·šer)
Pronoun - relative
Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that

refused
מֵאֵן֙ (mê·’ên)
Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 3985: To refuse

to give it
לָתֶת־ (lā·ṯeṯ-)
Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct
Strong's 5414: To give, put, set

to you
לְךָ֣ (lə·ḵā)
Preposition | second person masculine singular
Strong's Hebrew

for silver.
בְכֶ֔סֶף (ḇə·ḵe·sep̄)
Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3701: Silver, money

For
כִּ֣י (kî)
Conjunction
Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction

Naboth
נָב֛וֹת (nā·ḇō·wṯ)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 5022: Naboth -- a Jezreelite

is no longer
אֵ֥ין (’ên)
Adverb
Strong's 369: A non-entity, a negative particle

alive,
חַ֖י (ḥay)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 2416: Alive, raw, fresh, strong, life

but
כִּי־ (kî-)
Conjunction
Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction

dead.”
מֵֽת׃ (mêṯ)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 4191: To die, to kill


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OT History: 1 Kings 21:15 It happened when Jezebel heard that Naboth (1Ki iKi i Ki 1 Kg 1kg)
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