Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version He answered her, “Because I said to Naboth the Jezreelite, ‘Sell me your vineyard; or if you prefer, I will give you another vineyard in its place.’ But he said, ‘I will not give you my vineyard.’” New Living Translation “I asked Naboth to sell me his vineyard or trade it, but he refused!” Ahab told her. English Standard Version And he said to her, “Because I spoke to Naboth the Jezreelite and said to him, ‘Give me your vineyard for money, or else, if it please you, I will give you another vineyard for it.’ And he answered, ‘I will not give you my vineyard.’” Berean Standard Bible Ahab answered, “Because I spoke to Naboth the Jezreelite and told him, ‘Give me your vineyard for silver, or if you wish, I will give you another vineyard in its place.’ And he replied, ‘I will not give you my vineyard!’” Berean Literal Bible And he said to her, “Because I spoke to Naboth the Jezreelite and said to him, ‘Give to me your vineyard for silver; or if it pleases you, I will give to you a vineyard for it.’ And He answered, ‘I will not give to you my vineyard.’” King James Bible And he said unto her, Because I spake 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. New King James Version He said to her, “Because I spoke to Naboth the Jezreelite, and said to him, ‘Give me your vineyard for money; or else, if it pleases you, I will give you another vineyard for it.’ And he answered, ‘I will not give you my vineyard.’ ” New American Standard Bible So he said to her, “It is because I was speaking to Naboth the Jezreelite and saying to him, ‘Give me your vineyard for money; or else, if it pleases you, I will give you a vineyard in place of it.’ But he said, ‘I will not give you my vineyard.’” NASB 1995 So he said to her, “Because I spoke to Naboth the Jezreelite and said to him, ‘Give me your vineyard for money; or else, if it pleases you, I will give you a vineyard in its place.’ But he said, ‘I will not give you my vineyard.’” NASB 1977 So he said to her, “Because I spoke to Naboth the Jezreelite, and said to him, ‘Give me your vineyard for money; or else, if it pleases you, I will give you a vineyard in its place.’ But he said, ‘I will not give you my vineyard.’” Legacy Standard Bible So he said to her, “Because I spoke to Naboth the Jezreelite and said to him, ‘Give me your vineyard for money; or else, if it pleases you, I will give you a vineyard in its place.’ But he said, ‘I will not give you my vineyard.’” Amplified Bible And he said to her, “Because I spoke to Naboth the Jezreelite and said to him, ‘Give me your vineyard for money; or if you prefer, I will give you another vineyard for it.’ But he answered, ‘I will not give you my vineyard.’” Berean Annotated Bible Ahab answered, “Because I spoke to Naboth (fruits) the Jezreelite and told him, ‘Give me your vineyard for silver, or if you wish, I will give you another vineyard in its place. And he replied, ‘I will not give you my vineyard! Christian Standard Bible “Because I spoke to Naboth the Jezreelite,” he replied. “I told him, ‘Give me your vineyard for silver, or if you wish, I will give you a vineyard in its place.’ But he said, ‘I won’t give you my vineyard! ’ ” Holman Christian Standard Bible Because I spoke to Naboth the Jezreelite,” he replied. “I told him: Give me your vineyard for silver, or if you wish, I will give you a vineyard in its place. But he said, ‘I won’t give you my vineyard!’” American Standard Version And he said unto her, Because I spake 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. Contemporary English Version "I asked Naboth to sell me his vineyard or to let me give him a better one," Ahab replied. "And he told me I couldn't have it." English Revised Version And he said unto her, Because I spake 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. GOD'S WORD® Translation He told her, "I talked to Naboth from Jezreel. I said to him, 'Sell me your vineyard. Or, if you like, I'll give you another vineyard for it.' But he said, 'I won't give you my vineyard.'" Good News Translation He answered, "Because of what Naboth said to me. I offered to buy his vineyard or, if he preferred, to give him another one for it, but he told me that I couldn't have it!" International Standard Version "I asked Naboth the Jezreelite, 'Sell me your vineyard for cash, or if you want, I'll give you a better one in its place.' But he refused. He told me, 'I won't give you my vineyard!'" NET Bible He answered her, "While I was talking to Naboth the Jezreelite, I said to him, 'Sell me your vineyard for silver, or if you prefer, I will give you another vineyard in its place.' But he said, 'I will not sell you my vineyard.'" New Heart English Bible He said to her, "Because I spoke to Naboth the Jezreelite, and said to him, 'Give me your vineyard for money; or else, if it pleases you, I will give you another vineyard for it.' He answered, 'I will not give you my vineyard.'" Webster's Bible Translation And he said to her, Because I spoke to Naboth the Jezreelite, and said to him, Give me thy vineyard for money; or else, if it pleaseth thee, I will give thee another vineyard for it: and he answered, I will not give thee my vineyard. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleAhab answered, “Because I spoke to Naboth the Jezreelite and told him, ‘Give me your vineyard for silver, or if you wish, I will give you another vineyard in its place.’ And he replied, ‘I will not give you my vineyard!’” World English Bible He said to her, “Because I spoke to Naboth the Jezreelite, and said to him, ‘Give me your vineyard for money; or else, if it pleases you, I will give you another vineyard for it.’ He answered, ‘I will not give you my vineyard.’” Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd he says to her, “Because I speak to Naboth the Jezreelite, and say to him, Give your vineyard to me for money, or if you desire, I give a vineyard to you in its stead; and he says, I do not give my vineyard to you.” Berean Literal Bible And he said to her, “Because I spoke to Naboth the Jezreelite and said to him, ‘Give to me your vineyard for silver; or if it pleases you, I will give to you a vineyard for it.’ And He answered, ‘I will not give to you my vineyard.’” Young's Literal Translation And he saith unto her, 'Because I speak unto Naboth the Jezreelite, and say to him, Give to me thy vineyard for money, or if thou desire, I give to thee a vineyard in its stead; and he saith, I do not give to thee my vineyard.' Smith's Literal Translation And he will speak to her, Because I shall speak to Naboth the Jezreelite and say to him, Thou shalt give to me thy vineyard for silver; or if thou art willing, I will give to thee a vineyard in its stead. And he will say, I will not give to thee my vineyard. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd he answered her: I spoke to Naboth the Jezrahelite, and said to him: Give me thy vineyard, and take money for it: or if it please thee, I will give thee a better vineyard for it. And he said: I will not give thee my vineyard. Catholic Public Domain Version And he responded to her: “I spoke to Naboth, the Jezreelite, and I said to him: ‘Give your vineyard to me, and accept money. Or if it pleases you, I will give to you a better vineyard, in place of it.’ And he said, ‘I will not give my vineyard to you.’ ” New American Bible He answered her, “Because I spoke to Naboth the Jezreelite and said to him, ‘Sell me your vineyard, or, if you prefer, I will give you a vineyard in exchange.’ But he said, ‘I will not give you my vineyard.’ ” New Revised Standard Version He said to her, “Because I spoke to Naboth the Jezreelite and said to him, ‘Give me your vineyard for money; or else, if you prefer, I will give you another vineyard for it’; but he answered, ‘I will not give you my vineyard.’” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd he said to her, Because I spoke to Naboth the Jezreelite, and said to him, Give me your vineyard for money; or else, if it please you, I will give you another vineyard for it, better than it; but he answered, I will not give you my vineyard. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated He said to her: “Because I said to Nabuth, the Yizreilite, ‘Give me your vineyard for silver, and if you choose, I shall give you a vineyard for it that is better than it.’ And he said to me:’I am not giving you my vineyard!’” OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And 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.' Brenton Septuagint Translation And he said to her, Because I spoke to Nabuthai the Jezraelite, saying, Give me thy vineyard for money; or if thou wilt, I will give thee another vineyard for it: and he said, I will not give thee the inheritance of my fathers. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Naboth's Vineyard…5Soon his wife Jezebel came in and asked, “Why are you so sullen that you refuse to eat?” 6Ahab answered, “Because I spoke to Naboth the Jezreelite and told him, ‘Give me your vineyard for silver, or if you wish, I will give you another vineyard in its place.’ And he replied, ‘I will not give you my vineyard!’” 7But his wife Jezebel said to him, “Do you not reign over Israel? Get up, eat some food, and be cheerful, for I will get you the vineyard of Naboth the Jezreelite.”… Cross References Ahab answered, 1 Kings 20:4 And the king of Israel replied, “Just as you say, my lord the king: I am yours, along with all that I have.” 1 Kings 22:8 The king of Israel answered, “There is still one man through whom we can inquire of the LORD, but I hate him because he never prophesies anything good for me, but only bad. He is Micaiah son of Imlah.” “The king should not say that!” Jehoshaphat replied. “Because I spoke to Naboth the Jezreelite 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.” 2 Kings 9:36-37 So they went back and told Jehu, who replied, “This is the word of the LORD, which He spoke through His servant Elijah the Tishbite: ‘On the plot of ground at Jezreel the dogs will devour the flesh of Jezebel. / And Jezebel’s body will lie like dung in the field on the plot of ground at Jezreel, so that no one can say: This is Jezebel.’” and told him, ‘Give me your vineyard for silver, Genesis 23:13-16 and said to Ephron in their presence, “If you will please listen to me, I will pay you the price of the field. Accept it from me, so that I may bury my dead there.” / Ephron answered Abraham, / “Listen to me, my lord. The land is worth four hundred shekels of silver, but what is that between you and me? Bury your dead.” … Jeremiah 32:9-12 So I bought the field in Anathoth from my cousin Hanamel, and I weighed out seventeen shekels of silver. / I signed and sealed the deed, called in witnesses, and weighed out the silver on the scales. / Then I took the deed of purchase—the sealed copy with its terms and conditions, as well as the open copy— … 2 Samuel 24:24 “No,” replied the king, “I insist on paying a price, for I will not offer to the LORD my God burnt offerings that cost me nothing.” So David bought the threshing floor and the oxen for fifty shekels of silver. or if you wish, I will give you another vineyard in its place.’ Genesis 13:8-11 So Abram said to Lot, “Please let there be no contention between you and me, or between your herdsmen and my herdsmen. After all, we are kinsmen. / Is not the whole land before you? Now separate yourself from me. If you go to the left, I will go to the right; if you go to the right, I will go to the left.” / And Lot looked out and saw that the whole plain of the Jordan, all the way to Zoar, was well watered like the garden of the LORD, like the land of Egypt. (This was before the LORD destroyed Sodom and Gomorrah.) … Ruth 4:3-6 And he said to the kinsman-redeemer, “Naomi, who has returned from the land of Moab, is selling the piece of land that belonged to our brother Elimelech. / I thought I should inform you that you may buy it back in the presence of those seated here and in the presence of the elders of my people. If you want to redeem it, do so. But if you will not redeem it, tell me so I may know, because there is no one but you to redeem it, and I am next after you.” “I will redeem it,” he replied. / Then Boaz said, “On the day you buy the land from Naomi and also from Ruth the Moabitess, you must also acquire the widow of the deceased in order to raise up the name of the deceased on his inheritance.” … Leviticus 25:14-17 If you make a sale to your neighbor or a purchase from him, you must not take advantage of each other. / You are to buy from your neighbor according to the number of years since the last Jubilee; he is to sell to you according to the number of harvest years remaining. / You shall increase the price in proportion to a greater number of years, or decrease it in proportion to a lesser number of years; for he is selling you a given number of harvests. … And he replied, ‘I will not give you my vineyard!’” 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.” Leviticus 25:23-25 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. 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.’” 2 Samuel 12:9 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. 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 11:2-4 One evening David got up from his bed and strolled around on the roof of the palace. And from the roof he saw a woman bathing—a very beautiful woman. / So David sent and inquired about the woman, and he was told, “This is Bathsheba, the daughter of Eliam and the wife of Uriah the Hittite.” / Then David sent messengers to get her, and when she came to him, he slept with her. (Now she had just purified herself from her uncleanness.) Then she returned home. Treasury of Scripture And he said to her, Because I spoke to Naboth the Jezreelite, and said to him, Give me your vineyard for money; or else, if it please you, I will give you another vineyard for it: and he answered, I will not give you my vineyard. Because 1 Kings 21:2 And Ahab spake unto Naboth, saying, Give me thy vineyard, that I may have it for a garden of herbs, because it is near unto my house: and I will give thee for it a better vineyard than it; or, if it seem good to thee, I will give thee the worth of it in money. Esther 5:9-14 Then went Haman forth that day joyful and with a glad heart: but when Haman saw Mordecai in the king's gate, that he stood not up, nor moved for him, he was full of indignation against Mordecai… Esther 6:12 And Mordecai came again to the king's gate. But Haman hasted to his house mourning, and having his head covered. I will not give 1 Kings 21:3,4 And Naboth said to Ahab, The LORD forbid it me, that I should give the inheritance of my fathers unto thee… Jump to Previous Desire Give Jezreelite Jizreelite Money Naboth Please Pleases Pleaseth Pleasing Prefer Price Sell Speak Stead Talking Vine-Garden VineyardJump to Next Desire Give Jezreelite Jizreelite Money Naboth Please Pleases Pleaseth Pleasing Prefer Price Sell Speak Stead Talking Vine-Garden Vineyard1 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 Ahab answered Ahab, the seventh king of Israel, is known for his weak character and his marriage to Jezebel, a Phoenician princess who led him into idolatry. His response here is indicative of his inability to handle rejection and his tendency to sulk when he does not get his way, as seen in his previous interactions with prophets and other figures. Because I spoke to Naboth the Jezreelite and told him, ‘Give me your vineyard for silver or if you wish, I will give you another vineyard in its place.’ And he replied, ‘I will not give you my vineyard!’ Persons / Places / Events 1. AhabThe king of Israel, who desires Naboth's vineyard and is upset when Naboth refuses to sell it. 2. Jezebel Ahab's wife, known for her manipulation and idolatry, who later devises a plan to acquire the vineyard. 3. Naboth A Jezreelite who owns a vineyard that Ahab covets. He refuses to sell it because it is his ancestral inheritance. 4. Jezreel The location of Naboth's vineyard, significant as a place of future judgment against Ahab's house. 5. Vineyard Represents Naboth's inheritance and the focal point of Ahab's covetous desire. Teaching Points Respect for God's LawNaboth's refusal to sell his vineyard is rooted in obedience to God's law regarding inheritance. We should prioritize God's commands over personal gain. The Dangers of Covetousness Ahab's desire for Naboth's vineyard leads to sin and judgment. Covetousness can lead us away from God's will and into destructive behavior. The Influence of Ungodly Counsel Jezebel's role in the account shows how ungodly counsel can lead to sin. We must seek advice from those who honor God. Integrity in the Face of Pressure Naboth stands firm in his decision despite the king's request. We should remain steadfast in our convictions, even when pressured by authority or society. Consequences of Sin The account foreshadows the judgment that comes upon Ahab's house. Sin has consequences, and we must be mindful of our actions. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 1 Kings 21:6?2. How does 1 Kings 21:6 illustrate the consequences of coveting others' possessions? 3. What role does deceit play in 1 Kings 21:6, and how can we avoid it? 4. How does Jezebel's manipulation in 1 Kings 21:6 compare to other biblical deceptions? 5. What lessons on integrity can we learn from Naboth's response in 1 Kings 21? 6. How can we apply the teachings of 1 Kings 21:6 to resist temptation today? 7. Why did Ahab desire Naboth's vineyard so intensely in 1 Kings 21:6? 8. How does Jezebel's role in 1 Kings 21:6 challenge traditional gender roles in biblical narratives? 9. What does 1 Kings 21:6 reveal about the abuse of power and authority? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 1 Kings 21? 11. Who was Naboth in the Bible? 12. What is the significance of Jezreel in history? 13. 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? 14. How did King Ahab's wickedness reveal his weakness? What Does 1 Kings 21:6 Mean Ahab answered• Ahab’s response to Jezebel comes on the heels of his sulking in 1 Kings 21:4–5, showing a pattern of childish self-pity (cf. 1 Kings 20:43). • As king, he should have modeled righteousness (Deuteronomy 17:18–20), yet his answer reveals a heart already inclined toward covetousness (Exodus 20:17). Because I spoke to Naboth the Jezreelite • Ahab frames the situation as a simple conversation, yet 1 Kings 21:1–2 sets it within the larger issue of royal overreach, echoing Samuel’s warning that kings would seize property (1 Samuel 8:14). • Naboth’s identity as “the Jezreelite” ties his land to his clan, underscoring Israel’s inheritance laws (Numbers 36:7). and told him, “Give me your vineyard for silver” • Offering money suggests a business deal, but land in Israel was ultimately the LORD’s (Leviticus 25:23). • Ahab values convenience—his palace is “next to” the vineyard (1 Kings 21:2)—above covenant principles (Psalm 119:36). or if you wish, I will give you another vineyard in its place.” • A seemingly generous option masks Ahab’s disregard for God-given boundaries (Ezekiel 46:18). • The offer reduces sacred inheritance to a tradable commodity, much like Esau’s despised birthright (Hebrews 12:16). And he replied, “I will not give you my vineyard!” • Naboth’s refusal is rooted in obedience: “The LORD forbid that I should give you the inheritance of my fathers” (1 Kings 21:3). • His stance mirrors the courage of the midwives in Exodus 1:17—choosing God’s command over a ruler’s request. • By standing firm, Naboth exposes Ahab’s sin, foreshadowing Elijah’s prophetic confrontation (1 Kings 21:17–19). summary Ahab’s complaint reveals a king who prioritizes personal desire over divine law, while Naboth’s steadfast “no” honors God’s covenantal boundaries. The verse highlights the tension between worldly power and faithful obedience, setting the stage for God’s righteous judgment on injustice. Verse 6. - And he said unto her, Because I spake unto Naboth the Jezreelite, and said unto him; Give me thy vineyard for money [Heb. silver]; or else, if it please [Heb. delight] thee, I will give thee another vineyard for it: and he answered [Heb. said], I will not give thee my vineyard. [Ahab does not mention the reason which Naboth assigned for his refusal. But Naboth's reasons were nothing to him, and he had hardly given them a second thought.]Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Ahab answered,וַיְדַבֵּ֣ר (way·ḏab·bêr) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 1696: To arrange, to speak, to subdue “Because כִּֽי־ (kî-) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction I spoke אֲ֠דַבֵּר (’ă·ḏab·bêr) Verb - Piel - Imperfect - first person common singular Strong's 1696: To arrange, to speak, to subdue to אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to Naboth נָב֨וֹת (nā·ḇō·wṯ) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 5022: Naboth -- a Jezreelite the Jezreelite הַיִּזְרְעֵאלִ֜י (hay·yiz·rə·‘ê·lî) Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3158: Jezreelite -- an inhabitant of Jezreel and told וָאֹ֣מַר (wā·’ō·mar) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - first person common singular Strong's 559: To utter, say him, ל֗וֹ (lōw) Preposition | third person masculine singular Strong's Hebrew ‘Give תְּנָה־ (tə·nāh-) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular | third person feminine singular Strong's 5414: To give, put, set me לִּ֤י (lî) Preposition | first person common singular Strong's Hebrew your vineyard כַּרְמְךָ֙ (kar·mə·ḵā) Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 3754: A garden, vineyard for silver, בְּכֶ֔סֶף (bə·ḵe·sep̄) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3701: Silver, money or א֚וֹ (’ōw) Conjunction Strong's 176: Desire, if if אִם־ (’im-) Conjunction Strong's 518: Lo!, whether?, if, although, Oh that!, when, not you אַתָּ֔ה (’at·tāh) Pronoun - second person masculine singular Strong's 859: Thou and thee, ye and you wish, חָפֵ֣ץ (ḥā·p̄êṣ) Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 2655: Delighting in, having pleasure in I will give אֶתְּנָה־ (’et·tə·nāh-) Verb - Qal - Imperfect Cohortative - first person common singular Strong's 5414: To give, put, set you לְךָ֥ (lə·ḵā) Preposition | second person masculine singular Strong's Hebrew [another] vineyard כֶ֖רֶם (ḵe·rem) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3754: A garden, vineyard in its place.’ תַּחְתָּ֑יו (taḥ·tāw) Preposition | third person masculine singular Strong's 8478: The bottom, below, in lieu of And he said, וַיֹּ֕אמֶר (way·yō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say ‘I will not לֹֽא־ (lō-) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no give אֶתֵּ֥ן (’et·tên) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - first person common singular Strong's 5414: To give, put, set you לְךָ֖ (lə·ḵā) Preposition | second person masculine singular Strong's Hebrew my vineyard!’” כַּרְמִֽי׃ (kar·mî) Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 3754: A garden, vineyard Links 1 Kings 21:6 NIV1 Kings 21:6 NLT 1 Kings 21:6 ESV 1 Kings 21:6 NASB 1 Kings 21:6 KJV 1 Kings 21:6 BibleApps.com 1 Kings 21:6 Biblia Paralela 1 Kings 21:6 Chinese Bible 1 Kings 21:6 French Bible 1 Kings 21:6 Catholic Bible OT History: 1 Kings 21:6 He said to her Because I spoke (1Ki iKi i Ki 1 Kg 1kg) |
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