So Ahab went home angry and sullen because of Naboth’s answer. The king went to bed with his face to the wall and refused to eat!

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Upon his bed - That is, “upon his couch.” The Jews, like other ancient peoples of the East, reclined on couches at their meals ([Reference A…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And Ahab came into his house heavy and displeased
Just in the same humour he was after the prophet had delivered his…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Naboth, perhaps, had been pleased that he had a vineyard situated so near the palace, but the situation proved fatal to him. Many people's possessi…