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A Perversion of Justice
Commentators highlight how Jezebel's plot was a perversion of both law and religion. The trial used the correct legal forms—two witnesses, a public assembly—but was based on lies from 'base fellows.' As Matthew Henry notes, this is a chilling example of how 'there is no wickedness so vile, so horrid, that religion has not sometimes been made a cover for it.'
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Kings 21:13
18th Century
Theologian
Naboth had sons who were also put to death at this time. It is not improbable that they were stoned together with their parent (). In the East, a p…
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Kings 21:13
19th Century
Bishop
Carried him out —as usual, in order to avoid polluting the city with blood—possibly to his own ground, the coveted vineyard itself…
John Gill
On 1 Kings 21:13
17th Century
Pastor
And there came in two men, children of Belial, and sat before
him
Which position show…
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Matthew Henry
On 1 Kings 21:5–16
17th Century
Minister
When, instead of a suitable helper, a man has an agent for Satan in the form of an artful, unprincipled, yet beloved wife, fatal effects may be exp…