1 Kings 21:12
New International Version
They proclaimed a fast and seated Naboth in a prominent place among the people.

New Living Translation
They called for a fast and put Naboth at a prominent place before the people.

English Standard Version
they proclaimed a fast and set Naboth at the head of the people.

Berean Standard Bible
They proclaimed a fast and gave Naboth a seat of honor among the people.

King James Bible
They proclaimed a fast, and set Naboth on high among the people.

New King James Version
They proclaimed a fast, and seated Naboth with high honor among the people.

New American Standard Bible
They proclaimed a fast, and seated Naboth at the head of the people.

NASB 1995
They proclaimed a fast and seated Naboth at the head of the people.

NASB 1977
They proclaimed a fast and seated Naboth at the head of the people.

Legacy Standard Bible
They called for a fast and seated Naboth at the head of the people.

Amplified Bible
They proclaimed a fast and seated Naboth at the head of the people.

Christian Standard Bible
They proclaimed a fast and seated Naboth at the head of the people.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
They proclaimed a fast and seated Naboth at the head of the people.

American Standard Version
They proclaimed a fast, and set Naboth on high among the people.

Contemporary English Version
They told the people that it was a day to go without eating, and when they all came together, they seated Naboth at the front.

English Revised Version
They proclaimed a fast, and set Naboth on high among the people.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
They announced a fast and had Naboth seated as the leader of the people.

Good News Translation
They proclaimed a day of fasting, called the people together, and gave Naboth the place of honor.

International Standard Version
They proclaimed a public fast and seated Naboth in the front row.

Majority Standard Bible
They proclaimed a fast and gave Naboth a seat of honor among the people.

NET Bible
They observed a time of fasting and put Naboth in front of the people.

New Heart English Bible
They proclaimed a fast, and set Naboth on high among the people.

Webster's Bible Translation
They proclaimed a fast, and set Naboth on high among the people.

World English Bible
They proclaimed a fast, and set Naboth on high among the people.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
they have proclaimed a fast, and caused Naboth to sit at the head of the people,

Young's Literal Translation
they have proclaimed a fast, and caused Naboth to sit at the head of the people,

Smith's Literal Translation
They called a fast; they will set Naboth upon the head of the people.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
They proclaimed a fast, and made Naboth sit among the chief of the people.

Catholic Public Domain Version
They proclaimed a fast, and they caused Naboth to sit among the first rulers of the people.

New American Bible
They proclaimed a fast and set Naboth at the head of the people.

New Revised Standard Version
they proclaimed a fast and seated Naboth at the head of the assembly.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
They proclaimed a fast and set Naboth on high among the people.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
They decreed a fast and they set Nabuth above the people.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
They proclaimed a fast, and set Naboth at the head of the people.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And they proclaimed a fast, and set Nebuthai in a chief place among the people.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Jezebel's Plot
11So the elders and nobles who lived in Naboth’s city did as Jezebel had instructed in the letters she had written to them. 12They proclaimed a fast and gave Naboth a seat of honor among the people. 13And the two scoundrels came in and sat opposite Naboth, and these men testified against him before the people, saying, “Naboth has cursed both God and the king!” So they took him outside the city and stoned him to death.…

Cross References
Exodus 20:16
You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor.

Deuteronomy 19:15-21
A lone witness is not sufficient to establish any wrongdoing or sin against a man, regardless of what offense he may have committed. A matter must be established by the testimony of two or three witnesses. / If a false witness testifies against someone, accusing him of a crime, / both parties to the dispute must stand in the presence of the LORD, before the priests and judges who are in office at that time. ...

Leviticus 19:16
You must not go about spreading slander among your people. You must not endanger the life of your neighbor. I am the LORD.

Numbers 35:30
If anyone kills a person, the murderer is to be put to death on the testimony of the witnesses. But no one is to be put to death based on the testimony of a lone witness.

Deuteronomy 17:6-7
On the testimony of two or three witnesses a man shall be put to death, but he shall not be executed on the testimony of a lone witness. / The hands of the witnesses shall be the first in putting him to death, and after that, the hands of all the people. So you must purge the evil from among you.

Matthew 26:59-61
Now the chief priests and the whole Sanhedrin were seeking false testimony against Jesus in order to put Him to death. / But they did not find any, though many false witnesses came forward. Finally two came forward / and declared, “This man said, ‘I am able to destroy the temple of God and rebuild it in three days.’”

Mark 14:55-59
Now the chief priests and the whole Sanhedrin were seeking testimony against Jesus to put Him to death, but they did not find any. / For many bore false witness against Jesus, but their testimony was inconsistent. / Then some men stood up and testified falsely against Him: ...

Acts 6:11-13
Then they prompted some men to say, “We heard Stephen speak words of blasphemy against Moses and against God.” / So they stirred up the people, elders, and scribes and confronted Stephen. They seized him and brought him before the Sanhedrin, / where they presented false witnesses who said, “This man never stops speaking against this holy place and against the law.

Psalm 27:12
Do not hand me over to the will of my foes, for false witnesses rise up against me, breathing out violence.

Psalm 35:11
Hostile witnesses come forward; they make charges I know nothing about.

Proverbs 19:5
A false witness will not go unpunished, and one who utters lies will not escape.

Proverbs 19:9
A false witness will not go unpunished, and one who pours out lies will perish.

Isaiah 5:23
who acquit the guilty for a bribe and deprive the innocent of justice.

Jeremiah 7:9
Will you steal and murder, commit adultery and perjury, burn incense to Baal, and follow other gods that you have not known,

Ezekiel 22:9
Among you are slanderous men bent on bloodshed; within you are those who eat on the mountain shrines and commit acts of indecency.


Treasury of Scripture

They proclaimed a fast, and set Naboth on high among the people.

1 Kings 21:8-10
So she wrote letters in Ahab's name, and sealed them with his seal, and sent the letters unto the elders and to the nobles that were in his city, dwelling with Naboth…

Isaiah 58:4
Behold, ye fast for strife and debate, and to smite with the fist of wickedness: ye shall not fast as ye do this day, to make your voice to be heard on high.

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1 Kings 21
1. Ahab being denied Naboth's vineyard, is grieved
5. Jezebel writing letters against Naboth, he is condemned of blasphemy
15. Ahab take possession of the vineyard
17. Elijah denounces judgments against Ahab and Jezebel
25. Wicked Ahab repenting, God defers the judgment














They proclaimed a fast
In ancient Israel, proclaiming a fast was often a sign of mourning, repentance, or seeking divine intervention. Fasts were called during times of crisis or when seeking God's favor. In this context, the fast was deceitfully used as a pretext to accuse Naboth of blasphemy. This manipulation of religious practices for personal gain highlights the corruption present in Ahab and Jezebel's reign. Fasting is mentioned in other parts of the Bible, such as in Joel 1:14, where it is called for genuine repentance.

and gave Naboth a seat of honor among the people.
Naboth was given a seat of honor, which was a strategic move to make the false accusations against him more shocking and credible. In ancient Near Eastern culture, seating arrangements were significant and often indicated a person's status or the respect they commanded. By placing Naboth in a position of honor, the conspirators ensured that the charges of blasphemy would appear more grievous. This act of deceit is reminiscent of the betrayal of Jesus, who was also falsely accused and condemned despite His innocence. The use of a seat of honor as a setup for betrayal can be seen as a type of Christ, foreshadowing the unjust treatment Jesus would later endure.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Naboth
A Jezreelite who owned a vineyard that King Ahab desired. Naboth's refusal to sell his inheritance led to his unjust execution.

2. Ahab
The King of Israel, married to Jezebel. His desire for Naboth's vineyard set the stage for the events in this chapter.

3. Jezebel
Ahab's wife, who orchestrated the plot against Naboth by manipulating the elders and nobles.

4. Elders and Nobles
Leaders in Naboth's city who were complicit in Jezebel's scheme by falsely accusing Naboth.

5. Jezreel
The location of Naboth's vineyard and the setting for the events of this chapter.
Teaching Points
The Danger of Covetousness
Ahab's desire for Naboth's vineyard led to grave sin. Covetousness can lead to destructive actions and must be guarded against.

The Power of Influence
Jezebel's influence over Ahab and the elders shows how leadership can be used for evil. Christians are called to use their influence for good and righteousness.

The Cost of Integrity
Naboth's refusal to sell his vineyard, despite the consequences, highlights the importance of standing firm in one's convictions.

The Role of Community Leaders
The elders and nobles' participation in injustice serves as a warning to those in authority to uphold justice and truth.

God's Justice
Although Naboth suffered unjustly, the account reminds us that God sees all and will ultimately bring justice, as seen later in the judgment against Ahab and Jezebel.Verse 12. - They proclaimed a fast, and set Naboth on high among the people.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
They proclaimed
קָרְא֖וּ (qā·rə·’ū)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural
Strong's 7121: To call, proclaim, read

a fast
צ֑וֹם (ṣō·wm)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 6685: Fasting, a fast

and gave
וְהֹשִׁ֥יבוּ (wə·hō·šî·ḇū)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Conjunctive perfect - third person common plural
Strong's 3427: To sit down, to dwell, to remain, to settle, to marry

Naboth
נָב֖וֹת (nā·ḇō·wṯ)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 5022: Naboth -- a Jezreelite

a seat of honor
בְּרֹ֥אשׁ (bə·rōš)
Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 7218: The head

among the people.
הָעָֽם׃ (hā·‘ām)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 5971: A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock


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