1 Kings 21:12

And it came to pass when he returned him this answer, he and all the kings with him were drinking in tents: and he said to his servants, + 21:12 Or, build a mound or fortification. Form a trench. And they made a trench against the city.

LXX2012 (US English)

In The King James Version

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

In Context

11And the king of Israel answered and said, Let it be sufficient; let not the humpbacked boast as he that is upright.

13And, behold, a prophet came to Achaab king of Israel, and said, Thus says the Lord, Have you seen this great multitude? behold, I give it this day into your hands; and you shall know that I am the Lord.

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Cross References

Isaiah 58:4If you⌃ fast for quarrels and strifes, and strike the lowly with your fists, therefore do you⌃ fast to me as you⌃ do this day, so that your voice may be heard in crying?

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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