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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.
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The Facade of Legality
Commentators explain that Jezebel's instruction to Ahab was based on a corrupt legal pretext. By having Naboth executed for treason against the king, his property was considered forfeited to the crown. To ensure no other heirs could claim the land, Naboth's sons were also killed. This shows how evil can manipulate systems of justice to achieve its goals.
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1 Kings
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19th Century
Anglican
Take possession. —Naboth’s sons (see 2 Kings 9:26) were murdered with him, so that there was none to claim the inherit…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And it came to pass when Jezebel heard that Naboth was stoned, and was dead, that Jezebel said to Ahab
Presbyterian
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