1 Kings 21:11

So the elders and leaders who lived in Naboth's town did as Jezebel had said in the letters she had written and sent to them.

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In The King James Version

And the men of his city, even the elders and the nobles who were the inhabitants in his city, did as Jezebel had sent unto them, and as it was written in the letters which she had sent unto them.

In Context

10But seat two bad men opposite him and have them accuse him, saying, ‘You have cursed God and the king!’ Then take him out and stone him to death.”

12They announced a religious fast, and gave Naboth a seat of honor.

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Cross References

Exodus 1:21Because the midwives revered God, he gave them families of their own.

Leviticus 19:15Don't be a corrupt judge. Don't show favoritism to the poor or to the rich. Judge others fairly.

1 Samuel 23:20So, Your Majesty, please come whenever you want, and we'll make sure to hand him over to you.”

2 Chronicles 24:21Then the leaders hatched a plot to kill Zechariah, and on the orders of the king they stoned him to death in the courtyard of the Lord's Temple.

Proverbs 29:26Many people look for favors from a ruler, but justice comes from the Lord.

Daniel 3:18But even if he does not, Your Majesty needs to know that we would never serve your gods or worship the gold statue you have set up.”

Matthew Henry on 1 Kings 21:6-17

Naboth Murdered by Jezebel. ( b. c. 899.) 5 But Jezebel his wife came to him, and said unto him, Why is thy spirit so sad, that thou eatest no bread? 6 And he said unto her, Because I spake unto Naboth the Jezreelite, and said unto him, Give me thy vineyard for money; or else, if it please thee, I will give thee another vineyard for it: and he answered, I will not give thee my vineyard. 7 And Jezebel his wife said unto him, Dost thou now govern the kingdom of Israel? arise, and eat bread, and let thine heart be… Read the whole commentary →

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