BBE Image Bible : Scripture in Images 1 Kings 21:20
20. And Ahab said to Elijah, Have you come face to face with me, O my hater? And he said, I have come to you because you have given yourself up to do evil in the eyes of the Lord.
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Summary: In 1 Kings 21, King Ahab desires the vineyard of Naboth, a Jezreelite, because it is conveniently located near his palace in Samaria. Despite Naboth’s refusal to sell or trade the vineyard, citing the importance of family inheritance, Ahab succumbs to despair and sulks in his palace. Jezebel, Ahab's wife, takes matters into her own hands by orchestrating Naboth's execution through false accusations, leading to Naboth's death and Ahab's acquisition of the vineyard. The chapter highlights themes of abuse of power, injustice, and the consequences of sin. God sends the prophet Elijah to confront Ahab after the deed, pronouncing judgment upon him and declaring that dogs will consume his blood in the same place where Naboth died. Ahab's subsequent repentance, though temporary, underscores God's mercy and the possibility of redemption even amidst grave wrongdoing. The chapter ultimately emphasizes the serious consequences of disregarding God's commandments and the moral responsibility of leaders.
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