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Ahab came into his house heavy and displeased because of the word which Naboth the Jezreelite had spoken to him; for he had said, I will not give you the inheritance of my fathers. He laid him down on his bed, and turned away his face, and would eat no bread.

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The Poison of Discontent

Matthew Henry highlights that Ahab's misery was self-inflicted. Despite possessing the wealth and power of an entire kingdom, his discontent over one small vineyard made it all feel worthless. This serves as a powerful reminder that contentment is a matter of the heart, not of possessions or circumstances. Wrong desires will always find something to be vexed about.

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1 Kings

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On 1 Kings 21:4

18th Century

Theologian

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

On 1 Kings 21:4

17th Century

Pastor

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

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…

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