1 Kings 21:16
“And it came to pass, when Ahab heard that Naboth was dead, that Ahab rose up to go down to the vineyard of Naboth the Jezreelite, to take possession of it.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And Ahab said to Elijah, hast thou found me, O mine enemy?.... So he reckoned him, because he dealt faithfully with him,…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
To take possession of it - The goods of traitors appear to have been forfeited to the crown by the Jewish law as they…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17141 Kings 21:5-16
Nothing but mischief is to be expected when Jezebel enters into the story - that cursed woman, Kg2 9:34.
I. Under…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
when Ahab heard that Naboth was dead Here the LXX. adds -he rent his garments and covered himself with sackcloth". This…
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