Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version But Naboth replied, “The LORD forbid that I should give you the inheritance of my ancestors.” New Living Translation But Naboth replied, “The LORD forbid that I should give you the inheritance that was passed down by my ancestors.” English Standard Version But Naboth said to Ahab, “The LORD forbid that I should give you the inheritance of my fathers.” Berean Standard Bible But Naboth replied, “The LORD forbid that I should give you the inheritance of my fathers.” King James Bible And Naboth said to Ahab, The LORD forbid it me, that I should give the inheritance of my fathers unto thee. New King James Version But Naboth said to Ahab, “The LORD forbid that I should give the inheritance of my fathers to you!” New American Standard Bible But Naboth said to Ahab, “The LORD forbid me that I would give you the inheritance of my fathers!” NASB 1995 But Naboth said to Ahab, “The LORD forbid me that I should give you the inheritance of my fathers.” NASB 1977 But Naboth said to Ahab, “The LORD forbid me that I should give you the inheritance of my fathers.” Legacy Standard Bible But Naboth said to Ahab, “Yahweh forbid me that I should give you the inheritance of my fathers.” Amplified Bible But Naboth said to Ahab, “The LORD forbid me that I should give the inheritance of my fathers to you.” Christian Standard Bible But Naboth said to Ahab, “As the LORD is my witness, I will never give my ancestors’ inheritance to you.” Holman Christian Standard Bible But Naboth said to Ahab, “I will never give my fathers’ inheritance to you.” American Standard Version And Naboth said to Ahab, Jehovah forbid it me, that I should give the inheritance of my fathers unto thee. Contemporary English Version Naboth answered, "This vineyard has always been in my family. I won't let you have it." English Revised Version And Naboth said to Ahab, The LORD forbid it me, that I should give the inheritance of my fathers unto thee. GOD'S WORD® Translation Naboth told Ahab, "The LORD has forbidden me to give you what I inherited from my ancestors." Good News Translation "I inherited this vineyard from my ancestors," Naboth replied. "The LORD forbid that I should let you have it!" International Standard Version But Naboth replied to Ahab, "No way! The LORD prohibits the sale to you of the inheritance of my ancestors!" Majority Standard Bible But Naboth replied, ?The LORD forbid that I should give you the inheritance of my fathers.? NET Bible But Naboth replied to Ahab, "The LORD forbid that I should sell you my ancestral inheritance." New Heart English Bible Naboth said to Ahab, "May the LORD forbid me, that I should give the inheritance of my fathers to you." Webster's Bible Translation And Naboth said to Ahab, The LORD forbid it me, that I should give the inheritance of my fathers to thee. World English Bible Naboth said to Ahab, “May Yahweh forbid me, that I should give the inheritance of my fathers to you!” Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd Naboth says to Ahab, “Far be it from me, by YHWH, my giving the inheritance of my fathers to you”; Young's Literal Translation And Naboth saith unto Ahab, 'Far be it from me, by Jehovah, my giving the inheritance of my fathers to thee;' Smith's Literal Translation And Naboth will say to Ahab, Far be it to me from Jehovah, my giving the inheritance of my fathers to thee. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleNaboth answered him: The Lord be merciful to me, and not let me give thee the inheritance of my fathers. Catholic Public Domain Version Naboth responded to him, “May the Lord be gracious to me, lest I give to you the inheritance of my fathers.” New American Bible Naboth said to Ahab, “The LORD forbid that I should give you my ancestral heritage.” New Revised Standard Version But Naboth said to Ahab, “The LORD forbid that I should give you my ancestral inheritance.” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd Naboth said to Ahab, The LORD forbid that I should give you the inheritance of my fathers. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And Nabuth said to Akhab: “God forbid me from LORD JEHOVAH that I shall give to you the inheritance of my fathers!” OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And Naboth said to Ahab: 'The LORD forbid it me, that I should give the inheritance of my fathers unto thee.' Brenton Septuagint Translation And Nabuthai said to Achaab, My God forbid me that I should give thee the inheritance of my fathers. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Naboth's Vineyard…2So Ahab said to Naboth, “Give me your vineyard to use as a vegetable garden, since it is next to my palace. I will give you a better vineyard in its place—or if you prefer, I will give you its value in silver.” 3But Naboth replied, “The LORD forbid that I should give you the inheritance of my fathers.” 4So Ahab went to his palace, sullen and angry because Naboth the Jezreelite had told him, “I will not give you the inheritance of my fathers.” He lay down on his bed, turned his face away, and refused to eat.… Cross References 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 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. Ezekiel 46:18 The prince must not take any of the inheritance of the people by evicting them from their property. He is to provide an inheritance for his sons from his own property, so that none of My people will be displaced from his property.’” Deuteronomy 19:14 You must not move your neighbor’s boundary marker, which was set up by your ancestors to mark the inheritance you shall receive in the land that the LORD your God is giving you to possess. Deuteronomy 27:17 ‘Cursed is he who moves his neighbor’s boundary stone.’ And let all the people say, ‘Amen!’ 1 Samuel 24:6 So he said to his men, “The LORD forbid that I should do such a thing to my master, the LORD’s anointed. May I never lift my hand against him, since he is the LORD’s anointed.” 1 Samuel 26:11 But the LORD forbid that I should extend my hand against the LORD’s anointed. Instead, take the spear and water jug by his head, and let us go.” 2 Samuel 23:3 The God of Israel spoke; the Rock of Israel said to me, ‘He who rules the people with justice, who rules in the fear of God, 1 Kings 20:3 saying, “This is what Ben-hadad says: ‘Your silver and gold are mine, and your best wives and children are mine!’” 2 Kings 9:26 ‘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.” Nehemiah 5:1-5 About that time there was a great outcry from the people and their wives against their fellow Jews. / Some were saying, “We and our sons and daughters are numerous. We must get grain in order to eat and stay alive.” / Others were saying, “We are mortgaging our fields, our vineyards, and our homes to get grain during the famine.” ... Job 24:2 Men move boundary stones; they pasture stolen flocks. Proverbs 22:28 Do not move an ancient boundary stone which your fathers have placed. Proverbs 23:10 Do not move an ancient boundary stone or encroach on the fields of the fatherless, Matthew 4:10 “Away from Me, Satan!” Jesus told him. “For it is written: ‘Worship the Lord your God and serve Him only.’” Treasury of Scripture And Naboth said to Ahab, The LORD forbid it me, that I should give the inheritance of my fathers to you. The Lord Genesis 44:7,17 And they said unto him, Wherefore saith my lord these words? God forbid that thy servants should do according to this thing: … Joshua 22:29 God forbid that we should rebel against the LORD, and turn this day from following the LORD, to build an altar for burnt offerings, for meat offerings, or for sacrifices, beside the altar of the LORD our God that is before his tabernacle. Joshua 24:16 And the people answered and said, God forbid that we should forsake the LORD, to serve other gods; I should give Leviticus 25:23 The land shall not be sold for ever: for the land is mine; for ye are strangers and sojourners with me. Numbers 36:7 So shall not the inheritance of the children of Israel remove from tribe to tribe: for every one of the children of Israel shall keep himself to the inheritance of the tribe of his fathers. Ezekiel 46:18 Moreover the prince shall not take of the people's inheritance by oppression, to thrust them out of their possession; but he shall give his sons inheritance out of his own possession: that my people be not scattered every man from his possession. Jump to Previous Ahab Far Fathers Forbid Heritage Inheritance NabothJump to Next Ahab Far Fathers Forbid Heritage Inheritance Naboth1 Kings 21 1. Ahab being denied Naboth's vineyard, is grieved5. 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 But Naboth replied Naboth's response to King Ahab is immediate and firm, indicating his strong conviction and adherence to the laws and traditions of Israel. This sets the stage for the conflict between Naboth and Ahab, highlighting Naboth's role as a man of principle. His reply is significant as it demonstrates his respect for God's commandments over the desires of a king. “The LORD forbid that I should give you the inheritance of my fathers.” Persons / Places / Events 1. NabothA Jezreelite who owned a vineyard adjacent to King Ahab's palace. He is a man of integrity and faithfulness to God's laws. 2. King Ahab The king of Israel, known for his wickedness and idolatry, who desires Naboth's vineyard for a vegetable garden. 3. Jezreel The location of Naboth's vineyard, a city in the northern kingdom of Israel. 4. The LORD (Yahweh) The covenant God of Israel, whose laws and commandments Naboth is committed to obeying. 5. Inheritance of my fathers Refers to the ancestral land that was allotted to Naboth's family, which he is forbidden to sell according to the Mosaic Law. Teaching Points Faithfulness to God's LawNaboth's refusal to sell his vineyard is rooted in his commitment to God's commandments. As believers, we are called to uphold God's principles even when faced with pressure or temptation. The Value of Inheritance Naboth's respect for his ancestral inheritance teaches us the importance of valuing and preserving the spiritual and moral legacies passed down to us. Courage in the Face of Authority Naboth's boldness in standing up to King Ahab serves as an example of courage. We are encouraged to stand firm in our convictions, even when confronted by those in power. The Consequences of Covetousness Ahab's desire for Naboth's vineyard illustrates the destructive nature of covetousness. We must guard our hearts against envy and greed, which can lead to sin and injustice. Trust in God's Sovereignty Naboth's account reminds us that God is ultimately in control. Even when we face unjust situations, we can trust that God sees and will act according to His justice and righteousness.Verse 3. - And Naboth said to Ahab, The Lord forbid it me [Heb. Far be it to me from Jehovah. These words reveal to us, first, that Naboth was a worshipper of the Lord - otherwise he would hardly have used the sacred name, and that to Ahab, with whom the servants of the true God had found but scant favour; and, secondly, that he looked upon the alienation of his patrimony as an act displeasing to the Lord, and as violating the law of Moses (Leviticus 25:23 sqq.; Numbers 36:7 sqq.) We have instances of the sale of land to the king in 2 Samuel 24:24 - but that was by a Jebusite - and in 1 Kings 16:24], that I should give the inheritance of my fathers unto thee. ["The preservation of the נַחֲלָה was for every covenant keeping Israelite a matter not merely of piety towards his family and his tribe but a religious duty" (Bahr). It is clear, however, that the restraints of the old Mosaic law began to be irksome in that latitudinarian age. Many of its provisions were already regarded as obsolete.] Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew But Nabothנָב֖וֹת (nā·ḇō·wṯ) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 5022: Naboth -- a Jezreelite replied, וַיֹּ֥אמֶר (way·yō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say “The LORD מֵֽיהוָ֔ה (Yah·weh) Preposition-m | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel forbid חָלִ֤ילָה (ḥā·lî·lāh) Interjection | third person feminine singular Strong's 2486: For, a profaned thing, far be it! that I should give מִתִּתִּ֛י (mit·tit·tî) Preposition-m | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct | first person common singular Strong's 5414: To give, put, set you לָֽךְ׃ (lāḵ) Preposition | second person feminine singular Strong's Hebrew the inheritance נַחֲלַ֥ת (na·ḥă·laṯ) Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 5159: Something inherited, occupancy, an heirloom, an estate, patrimony, portion of my fathers.” אֲבֹתַ֖י (’ă·ḇō·ṯay) Noun - masculine plural construct | first person common singular Strong's 1: Father Links 1 Kings 21:3 NIV1 Kings 21:3 NLT 1 Kings 21:3 ESV 1 Kings 21:3 NASB 1 Kings 21:3 KJV 1 Kings 21:3 BibleApps.com 1 Kings 21:3 Biblia Paralela 1 Kings 21:3 Chinese Bible 1 Kings 21:3 French Bible 1 Kings 21:3 Catholic Bible OT History: 1 Kings 21:3 Naboth said to Ahab Yahweh forbid it (1Ki iKi i Ki 1 Kg 1kg) |
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