Naboth’s Vineyard

Overview

• Testament: Old
• Book: 1 Kings
• Chapters: 1 Kings 21
• Summary: Jezebel arranges the murder of Naboth so Ahab can seize his inheritance, and Elijah announces judgment on the royal house.

Details

This narrative exposes how idolatry and injustice reinforce each other. The seizure of Naboth’s vineyard is not a private crime but a royal violation of covenant order and inheritance law.

Key People Involved

• Naboth
• Ahab
• Jezebel
• Elijah

Key Places

• Jezreel

Important Verses

“Hast thou killed, and also taken possession?” - 1 Kings 21:19

Cross-References

• Ahab and Ben-hadad
• Micaiah and Ahab’s Death
• 1 Kings