They proclaimed a fast, and set Naboth on high among the people.
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Verse 12 is found in chapter 21 of 1 Kings. Ahab desires Naboth’s vineyard and becomes distressed when Naboth refuses to sell it because it represents the inheritance received from his ancestors. Jezebel then organizes a false trial, accuses Naboth, and secures his execution. Ahab takes possession of the vineyard. The narrative presents the abuse of royal power against a citizen defending his family inheritance. The seizure of the land turns the king’s greed into a violation of justice and property within Israel.
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Compare 1 Kings 21:12 in different Bible versions and see how its wording varies between translations. These differences can help you better understand the meaning and context of the passage.
und ließen ein Fasten ausschreien und ließen Naboth obenan unter dem Volk sitzen.
Y promulgaron ayuno, y asentaron a Naboth a la cabecera del pueblo.
Proclamaron un ayuno y sentaron a Nabot al frente del pueblo.
Ils publièrent un jeûne, et ils placèrent Naboth à la tête du peuple;
E bandirono il digiuno, e fecero star Nabot in capo del popolo.
Apregoaram um jejum, e puseram a Nabote diante do povo.
他們宣告禁食,叫 拿伯 坐在百姓的高位上。
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