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The Poison of Discontent
Matthew Henry's commentary highlights that the core issue is not the vineyard, but Ahab's discontented heart. Despite having the wealth of a kingdom, he was tormented by his desire for one small plot of land. This shows that discontent is a sin of the mind that creates its own misery, regardless of external circumstances.
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1 Kings
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Kings 21:2
18th Century
Theologian
I will give you the worth of it in money - literally, “I will give you silver, the worth of it.” Money, in our sense of the word, that is to…
John Gill
On 1 Kings 21:2
17th Century
Pastor
And Ahab spoke to Naboth, saying, give me your vineyard,
that I may have it for a garden of herbs
Matthew Henry
On 1 Kings 21:1–4
17th Century
Minister
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…