1 Kings 21:2
“And Ahab spake unto Naboth, saying, Give me thy vineyard, that I may have it for a garden of herbs, because it is near unto my house: and I will give thee for it a better vineyard than it; or, if it seem good to thee, I will give thee the worth of it in money.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And Ahab spake unto Naboth, saying, give me thy vineyard, that I may have it for a garden of herbs,.... For a kitchen…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
I will give thee the worth of it in money - literally, “I will give thee silver, the worth of it.” Money, in our sense…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Give me thy vineyard - The request of Ahab seems at first view fair and honorable. Naboth's vineyard was nigh to the…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17141 Kings 21:1-4
Here is, 1. Ahab coveting his neighbour's vineyard, which unhappily lay near his palace and conveniently for a…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
that I may have it for a garden of herds These events must have taken place during a time of peace, when Ahab had…
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