CINXE.COM

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "//www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="//www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8" /><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1" /><title>1 Kings 21:7 But his wife Jezebel said to him, "Do you not reign over Israel? Get up, eat some food, and be cheerful, for I will get you the vineyard of Naboth the Jezreelite."</title><link rel="canonical" href="https://biblehub.com/1_kings/21-7.htm" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/new9.css" type="text/css" media="Screen" /><meta property="og:image" content="https://biblehub.com/visuals/10/11_1Ki_21_07.jpg" /><meta property="og:title" content="1 Kings 21:7 - Naboth's Vineyard" /><meta property="og:site_name" content="Bible Hub" /><meta property="og:description" content="But his wife Jezebel said to him, Do you not reign over Israel? Get up, eat some food, and be cheerful, for I will get you the vineyard of Naboth the Jezreelite." /><script type="application/javascript" src="https://scripts.webcontentassessor.com/scripts/8a2459b64f9cac8122fc7f2eac4409c8555fac9383016db59c4c26e3d5b8b157"></script><script src='https://qd.admetricspro.com/js/biblehub/biblehub-layout-loader.js'></script><script id='HyDgbd_1s' src='https://prebidads.revcatch.com/ads.js' type='text/javascript' async></script> <script src='https://app.protectsubrev.com/biblehub.js' type='text/javascript'></script></head><body><div id="fx"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx2"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="30" scrolling="no" src="/vmenus/1_kings/21-7.htm" align="left" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div><div id="blnk"></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable"><tr><td><div id="fx5"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx6"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="245" scrolling="no" src="/bmc/1_kings/21-7.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable3"><tr><td><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center" id="announce"><tr><td><div id="l1"><div id="breadcrumbs"><a href="/">Bible</a> > <a href="/1_kings/">1 Kings</a> > <a href="/1_kings/21.htm">Chapter 21</a> > Verse 7</div><div id="anc"><iframe src="/anc.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></div><div id="anc2"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><iframe src="/anc2.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></div><div id="ad1"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><iframe src="/ad1.htm" width="100%" height="48" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table><div id="movebox2"><table border="0" align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td><div id="topheading"><a href="/1_kings/21-6.htm" title="1 Kings 21:6">◄</a> 1 Kings 21:7 <a href="/1_kings/21-8.htm" title="1 Kings 21:8">►</a></div></tr></table></div><div align="center" class="maintable2"><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><div id="topverse"> <a href="#study" class="clickchap2" title="Context and Study Bible"> Audio </a> <a href="#crossref" class="clickchap2" title="Cross References"> Crossref </a> <a href="#commentary" class="clickchap2" title="Commentary"> Comm </a> <a href="#lexicon" class="clickchap2" title="Lexicon"> Hebrew </a> </div><div id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><div class="vheadingv">Verse<a href="/bsb/1_kings/21.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><a href="/niv/1_kings/21.htm">New International Version</a> Jezebel his wife said, &#8220Is this how you act as king over Israel? Get up and eat! Cheer up. I&#8217ll get you the vineyard of Naboth the Jezreelite.&#8221 <a href="/nlt/1_kings/21.htm">New Living Translation</a> “Are you the king of Israel or not?” Jezebel demanded. “Get up and eat something, and don’t worry about it. I’ll get you Naboth’s vineyard!” <a href="/esv/1_kings/21.htm">English Standard Version</a> And Jezebel his wife said to him, “Do you now govern Israel? Arise and eat bread and let your heart be cheerful; I will give you the vineyard of Naboth the Jezreelite.” <a href="/bsb/1_kings/21.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> But his wife Jezebel said to him, “Do you not reign over Israel? Get up, eat some food, and be cheerful, for I will get you the vineyard of Naboth the Jezreelite.” <a href="/kjv/1_kings/21.htm">King James Bible</a> And Jezebel his wife said unto him, Dost thou now govern the kingdom of Israel? arise, and eat bread, and let thine heart be merry: I will give thee the vineyard of Naboth the Jezreelite. <a href="/nkjv/1_kings/21.htm">New King James Version</a> Then Jezebel his wife said to him, “You now exercise authority over Israel! Arise, eat food, and let your heart be cheerful; I will give you the vineyard of Naboth the Jezreelite.” <a href="/nasb_/1_kings/21.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Jezebel his wife said to him, “Do you now reign over Israel? Arise, eat bread, and let your heart be joyful; I will give you the vineyard of Naboth the Jezreelite.” <a href="/nasb/1_kings/21.htm">NASB 1995</a> Jezebel his wife said to him, &#8220Do you now reign over Israel? Arise, eat bread, and let your heart be joyful; I will give you the vineyard of Naboth the Jezreelite.&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/1_kings/21.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And Jezebel his wife said to him, “Do you now reign over Israel? Arise, eat bread, and let your heart be joyful; I will give you the vineyard of Naboth the Jezreelite.” <a href="/lsb/1_kings/21.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And Jezebel his wife said to him, “Do you now exercise kingship over Israel? Arise, eat bread, and let your heart be merry; I will give you the vineyard of Naboth the Jezreelite.” <a href="/amp/1_kings/21.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Jezebel his wife said to him, “Do you now reign over Israel? Get up, eat food, and let your heart rejoice; I will give you the vineyard of Naboth the Jezreelite.” <a href="/csb/1_kings/21.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Then his wife Jezebel said to him, “Now, exercise your royal power over Israel. Get up, eat some food, and be happy. For I will give you the vineyard of Naboth the Jezreelite.” <a href="/hcsb/1_kings/21.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Then his wife Jezebel said to him, &#8220Now, exercise your royal power over Israel. Get up, eat some food, and be happy. For I will give you the vineyard of Naboth the Jezreelite.&#8221 <a href="/asv/1_kings/21.htm">American Standard Version</a> And Jezebel his wife said unto him, Dost thou now govern the kingdom of Israel? arise, and eat bread, and let thy heart be merry: I will give thee the vineyard of Naboth the Jezreelite. <a href="/cev/1_kings/21.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> "Aren't you the king of Israel?" Jezebel asked. "Get out of bed and eat something! Don't worry, I'll get Naboth's vineyard for you." <a href="/erv/1_kings/21.htm">English Revised Version</a> And Jezebel his wife said unto him, Dost thou now govern the kingdom of Israel? arise, and eat bread, and let thine heart be merry: I will give thee the vineyard of Naboth the Jezreelite. <a href="/gwt/1_kings/21.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> His wife Jezebel said to him, "Aren't you king of Israel? Get up, eat, and cheer up. I'll give you the vineyard belonging to Naboth from Jezreel." <a href="/gnt/1_kings/21.htm">Good News Translation</a> "Well, are you the king or aren't you?" Jezebel replied. "Get out of bed, cheer up, and eat. I will get you Naboth's vineyard!" <a href="/isv/1_kings/21.htm">International Standard Version</a> "Aren't you the reigning king of Israel," his wife Jezebel replied. "Get up, have a meal, and get ready to be happy. I'll go get you the vineyard that Naboth the Jezreelite owns." <a href="/msb/1_kings/21.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> But his wife Jezebel said to him, “Do you not reign over Israel? Get up, eat some food, and be cheerful, for I will get you the vineyard of Naboth the Jezreelite.” <a href="/net/1_kings/21.htm">NET Bible</a> His wife Jezebel said to him, "You are the king of Israel! Get up, eat some food, and have a good time. I will get the vineyard of Naboth the Jezreelite for you." <a href="/nheb/1_kings/21.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Jezebel his wife said to him, "Do you now govern the kingdom of Israel? Arise, and eat bread, and let your heart be merry. I will give you the vineyard of Naboth the Jezreelite." <a href="/wbt/1_kings/21.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And Jezebel his wife said to him, Dost thou now govern the kingdom of Israel? arise, and eat bread, and let thy heart be merry: I will give thee the vineyard of Naboth the Jezreelite. <a href="/web/1_kings/21.htm">World English Bible</a> Jezebel his wife said to him, “Do you now govern the kingdom of Israel? Arise, and eat bread, and let your heart be merry. I will give you the vineyard of Naboth the Jezreelite.” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/1_kings/21.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And his wife Jezebel says to him, “You now execute rule over Israel! Rise, eat bread, and let your heart be glad—I give the vineyard of Naboth the Jezreelite to you.” <a href="/ylt/1_kings/21.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And Jezebel his wife saith unto him, 'Thou now dost execute rule over Israel! rise, eat bread, and let thy heart be glad, -- I do give to thee the vineyard of Naboth the Jezreelite.' <a href="/slt/1_kings/21.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And Jezebel his wife will say to him, Thou now wilt do the kingdom over Israel: arise, eat bread, and do thy heart good: I will give to thee the vineyard of Naboth the Jezreelite.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/1_kings/21.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Then Jezabel his wife said to him: Thou art of great authority indeed, and governest well the kingdom of Israel. Arise, and eat bread, and be of good cheer, I will give thee the vineyard of Naboth the Jezrahelite. <a href="/cpdv/1_kings/21.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Then Jezebel, his wife, said to him: “You are of great authority, and you rule well in the kingdom of Israel. Rise up and eat bread, and be even-tempered. I will give the vineyard of Naboth, the Jezreelite, to you.” <a href="/nabre/1_kings/21.htm">New American Bible</a> Jezebel his wife said to him, “What a king of Israel you are! Get up! Eat and be cheerful. I will give you the vineyard of Naboth the Jezreelite.” <a href="/nrsvce/1_kings/21.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> His wife Jezebel said to him, “Do you now govern Israel? Get up, eat some food, and be cheerful; I will give you the vineyard of Naboth the Jezreelite.”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/1_kings/21.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And Jezebel his wife said to him, Are you really king over Israel? Arise, and eat bread, and let your heart be merry; I will give you the vineyard of Naboth the Jezreelite. <a href="/hpbt/1_kings/21.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> Jezebel his wife said to him: “Are you going to prosper that you will be King over Israel? Arise, eat bread, and it shall be well with you. I shall give you the vineyard of Nabuth the Yizreilite.”<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/1_kings/21.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And Jezebel his wife said unto him: 'Dost thou now govern the kingdom of Israel? arise, and eat bread, and let thy heart be merry; I will give thee the vineyard of Naboth the Jezreelite.' <a href="/sep/1_kings/21.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And Jezabel his wife said to him, Dost thou now thus act the king over Israel? arise, and eat bread, and be thine own master, and I will give thee the vineyard of Nabuthai the Jezraelite. <a href="/parallel/1_kings/21-7.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Xx9A0AxPaoQ?start=8415" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/1_kings/21.htm">Naboth's Vineyard</a> …6Ahab answered, “Because I spoke to Naboth the Jezreelite and told him, ‘Give me your vineyard for silver, or if you wish, I will give you another vineyard in its place.’ And he replied, ‘I will not give you my vineyard!’ ” 7<a href="/hebrew/802.htm" title="802: ’iš·tōw (N-fsc:: 3ms) -- Woman, wife, female. Feminine of 'iysh or 'enowsh; irregular plural, nashiym; a woman.">But his wife</a> <a href="/hebrew/859.htm" title="859: ’at·tāh (Pro-2ms) -- You (masc. sing.). "></a> <a href="/hebrew/348.htm" title="348: ’î·ze·ḇel (N-proper-fs) -- Queen of Isr. with King Ahab. From 'iy and Zbul; Izebel, the wife of king Ahab.">Jezebel</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: wat·tō·mer (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3fs) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">said</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’ê·lāw (Prep:: 3ms) -- To, into, towards. ">to him,</a> <a href="/hebrew/6258.htm" title="6258: ‘at·tāh (Adv) -- Now. From eth; at this time, whether adverb, conjunction or expletive.">“Do you not</a> <a href="/hebrew/6213.htm" title="6213: ta·‘ă·śeh (V-Qal-Imperf-2ms) -- To do, make. A primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application."></a> <a href="/hebrew/4410.htm" title="4410: mə·lū·ḵāh (N-fs) -- Kingship, royalty. Feminine passive participle of malak; something ruled, i.e. A realm.">reign</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al- (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">over</a> <a href="/hebrew/3478.htm" title="3478: yiś·rā·’êl (N-proper-ms) -- From sarah and 'el; he will rule as God; Jisrael, a symbolical name of Jacob; also of his posterity.">Israel?</a> <a href="/hebrew/6965.htm" title="6965: qūm (V-Qal-Imp-ms) -- To arise, stand up, stand. A primitive root; to rise.">Get up,</a> <a href="/hebrew/398.htm" title="398: ’ĕ·ḵāl- (V-Qal-Imp-ms) -- To eat. A primitive root; to eat.">eat</a> <a href="/hebrew/3899.htm" title="3899: le·ḥem (N-ms) -- Bread, food. From lacham; food, especially bread, or grain.">some food,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3190.htm" title="3190: wə·yi·ṭaḇ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjImperf-3ms) -- To be good, well, glad, or pleasing. A primitive root; to be make well, literally or figuratively.">and be cheerful,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3820.htm" title="3820: lib·be·ḵā (N-msc:: 2ms) -- A form of lebab; the heart; also used very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the centre of anything."></a> <a href="/hebrew/589.htm" title="589: ’ă·nî (Pro-1cs) -- I. Contracted from 'anokiy; I.">for I</a> <a href="/hebrew/5414.htm" title="5414: ’et·tên (V-Qal-Imperf-1cs) -- To give, put, set. A primitive root; to give, used with greatest latitude of application.">will get</a> <a href="/hebrew/lə·ḵā (Prep:: 2ms) -- ">you</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3754.htm" title="3754: ke·rem (N-msc) -- A vineyard. From an unused root of uncertain meaning; a garden or vineyard.">the vineyard</a> <a href="/hebrew/5022.htm" title="5022: nā·ḇō·wṯ (N-proper-ms) -- A Jezreelite. Feminine plural from the same as Nob; fruits; Naboth, an Israelite.">of Naboth</a> <a href="/hebrew/3158.htm" title="3158: hay·yiz·rə·‘ê·lî (Art:: N-proper-ms) -- An inhab. of Jezreel. Patronymically from Yizr'e'l; a Jizreelite or native of Jizreel.">the Jezreelite.”</a> <div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/genesis/3-6.htm">Genesis 3:6</a> When the woman saw that the tree was good for food and pleasing to the eyes, and that it was desirable for obtaining wisdom, she took the fruit and ate it. She also gave some to her husband who was with her, and he ate it. <a href="/esther/5-14.htm">Esther 5:14</a> His wife Zeresh and all his friends told him, “Have them build a gallows fifty cubits high, and ask the king in the morning to have Mordecai hanged on it. Then go to the banquet with the king and enjoy yourself.” The advice pleased Haman, and he had the gallows constructed. <a href="/esther/7-5.htm">Esther 7:5-6</a> Then King Xerxes spoke up and asked Queen Esther, “Who is this, and where is the one who would devise such a scheme?” / Esther replied, “The adversary and enemy is this wicked man—Haman!” And Haman stood in terror before the king and queen. <a href="/2_samuel/11-14.htm">2 Samuel 11:14-15</a> The next morning David wrote a letter to Joab and sent it with Uriah. / In the letter he wrote: “Put Uriah at the front of the fiercest battle; then withdraw from him, so that he may be struck down and killed.” <a href="/micah/6-16.htm">Micah 6:16</a> You have kept the statutes of Omri and all the practices of Ahab’s house; you have followed their counsel. Therefore I will make you a desolation, and your inhabitants an object of contempt; you will bear the scorn of the nations.” <a href="/proverbs/6-16.htm">Proverbs 6:16-19</a> There are six things that the LORD hates, seven that are detestable to Him: / haughty eyes, a lying tongue, hands that shed innocent blood, / a heart that devises wicked schemes, feet that run swiftly to evil, ... <a href="/isaiah/5-20.htm">Isaiah 5:20</a> Woe to those who call evil good and good evil, who turn darkness to light and light to darkness, who replace bitter with sweet and sweet with bitter. <a href="/jeremiah/5-28.htm">Jeremiah 5:28</a> They have grown fat and sleek, and have excelled in the deeds of the wicked. They have not taken up the cause of the fatherless, that they might prosper; nor have they defended the rights of the needy. <a href="/ezekiel/22-27.htm">Ezekiel 22:27</a> Her officials within her are like wolves tearing their prey, shedding blood, and destroying lives for dishonest gain. <a href="/hosea/5-10.htm">Hosea 5:10</a> The princes of Judah are like those who move boundary stones; I will pour out My fury upon them like water. <a href="/matthew/14-8.htm">Matthew 14:8</a> Prompted by her mother, she said, “Give me here on a platter the head of John the Baptist.” <a href="/mark/6-24.htm">Mark 6:24-25</a> Then she went out and asked her mother, “What should I request?” And her mother answered, “The head of John the Baptist.” / At once the girl hurried back to the king with her request: “I want you to give me the head of John the Baptist on a platter immediately.” <a href="/matthew/23-28.htm">Matthew 23:28</a> In the same way, on the outside you appear to be righteous, but on the inside you are full of hypocrisy and wickedness. <a href="/luke/11-39.htm">Luke 11:39</a> Then the Lord said, “Now you Pharisees clean the outside of the cup and dish, but inside you are full of greed and wickedness. <a href="/acts/5-1.htm">Acts 5:1-2</a> Now a man named Ananias, together with his wife Sapphira, also sold a piece of property. / With his wife’s full knowledge, he kept back some of the proceeds for himself, but brought a portion and laid it at the apostles’ feet.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And Jezebel his wife said to him, Do you now govern the kingdom of Israel? arise, and eat bread, and let your heart be merry: I will give you the vineyard of Naboth the Jezreelite.Dost thou now<a href="/1_samuel/8-4.htm">1 Samuel 8:4</a> Then all the elders of Israel gathered themselves together, and came to Samuel unto Ramah,<a href="/2_samuel/13-4.htm">2 Samuel 13:4</a> And he said unto him, Why art thou, being the king's son, lean from day to day? wilt thou not tell me? And Amnon said unto him, I love Tamar, my brother Absalom's sister.<a href="/proverbs/30-31.htm">Proverbs 30:31</a> A greyhound; an he goat also; and a king, against whom there is no rising up.I will give thee<a href="/1_kings/21-15.htm">1 Kings 21:15,16</a> And it came to pass, when Jezebel heard that Naboth was stoned, and was dead, that Jezebel said to Ahab, Arise, take possession of the vineyard of Naboth the Jezreelite, which he refused to give thee for money: for Naboth is not alive, but dead… <a href="/micah/2-1.htm">Micah 2:1,2</a> Woe to them that devise iniquity, and work evil upon their beds! when the morning is light, they practise it, because it is in the power of their hand… <a href="/micah/7-3.htm">Micah 7:3</a> That they may do evil with both hands earnestly, the prince asketh, and the judge asketh for a reward; and the great man, he uttereth his mischievous desire: so they wrap it up.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_kings/8-39.htm">Act</a> <a href="/1_kings/19-7.htm">Arise</a> <a href="/1_kings/21-5.htm">Bread</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/24-5.htm">Cheer</a> <a href="/1_peter/5-2.htm">Cheerful</a> <a href="/1_kings/21-5.htm">Eat</a> <a href="/1_kings/10-9.htm">Execute</a> <a href="/numbers/3-3.htm">Exercise</a> <a href="/1_kings/21-5.htm">Food</a> <a href="/1_kings/8-66.htm">Glad</a> <a href="/1_kings/3-9.htm">Govern</a> <a href="/1_kings/18-37.htm">Heart</a> <a href="/1_samuel/26-6.htm">I'll</a> <a href="/1_kings/20-43.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/1_kings/21-5.htm">Jezebel</a> <a href="/1_kings/21-5.htm">Jez'ebel</a> <a href="/1_kings/21-6.htm">Jezreelite</a> <a href="/1_kings/8-66.htm">Joyful</a> <a href="/1_kings/18-10.htm">Kingdom</a> <a href="/1_kings/4-20.htm">Merry</a> <a href="/1_kings/21-6.htm">Naboth</a> <a href="/1_kings/16-29.htm">Reign</a> <a href="/1_kings/15-33.htm">Rule</a> <a href="/1_kings/16-2.htm">Ruler</a> <a href="/revelation/12-10.htm">Sovereignty</a> <a href="/1_kings/21-6.htm">Vine-Garden</a> <a href="/1_kings/21-6.htm">Vineyard</a> <a href="/1_kings/21-5.htm">Wife</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_chronicles/28-10.htm">Act</a> <a href="/1_kings/21-15.htm">Arise</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-27.htm">Bread</a> <a href="/job/9-27.htm">Cheer</a> <a href="/job/9-27.htm">Cheerful</a> <a href="/1_kings/21-23.htm">Eat</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/11-14.htm">Execute</a> <a href="/psalms/131-1.htm">Exercise</a> <a href="/1_kings/21-23.htm">Food</a> <a href="/2_kings/11-20.htm">Glad</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/1-10.htm">Govern</a> <a href="/2_kings/5-26.htm">Heart</a> <a href="/psalms/10-6.htm">I'll</a> <a href="/1_kings/21-18.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/1_kings/21-11.htm">Jezebel</a> <a href="/1_kings/21-11.htm">Jez'ebel</a> <a href="/1_kings/21-15.htm">Jezreelite</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/15-16.htm">Joyful</a> <a href="/2_kings/11-1.htm">Kingdom</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/13-8.htm">Merry</a> <a href="/1_kings/21-8.htm">Naboth</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-39.htm">Reign</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-31.htm">Rule</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-26.htm">Ruler</a> <a href="/psalms/103-19.htm">Sovereignty</a> <a href="/1_kings/21-16.htm">Vine-Garden</a> <a href="/1_kings/21-15.htm">Vineyard</a> <a href="/1_kings/21-25.htm">Wife</a><div class="vheading2">1 Kings 21</div>1. <a href="/1_kings/21-1.htm">Ahab being denied Naboth's vineyard, is grieved</a> 5. <a href="/1_kings/21-5.htm">Jezebel writing letters against Naboth, he is condemned of blasphemy</a> 15. <a href="/1_kings/21-15.htm">Ahab take possession of the vineyard</a> 17. <a href="/1_kings/21-17.htm">Elijah denounces judgments against Ahab and Jezebel</a> 25. <a href="/1_kings/21-25.htm">Wicked Ahab repenting, God defers the judgment</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <script type="text/javascript"> </script> <script type="text/javascript" src="//pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js"> </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading"><a href="/study/1_kings/21.htm">Berean Study Bible</a></div>But his wife Jezebel The mention of Jezebel immediately brings to mind her notorious reputation as one of the most wicked women in the Bible. Her name, of Phoenician origin, means "Where is the prince?" which is a reference to Baal, the god she worshipped. Jezebel's influence over Ahab, the king of Israel, is significant, as she often led him away from the worship of Yahweh. Historically, Jezebel was the daughter of Ethbaal, king of the Sidonians, and her marriage to Ahab was likely a political alliance. Her presence in the narrative highlights the dangers of foreign influence and idolatry infiltrating the Israelite kingdom.said to him This phrase indicates Jezebel's assertive and commanding nature. In the cultural context of ancient Israel, it was unusual for a woman to exert such influence over her husband, especially a king. Her words are not merely suggestions but carry the weight of authority, showcasing her dominant role in their relationship. This dynamic is a cautionary tale about the consequences of allowing ungodly counsel to direct one's actions.Do you not reign over Israel? Jezebel's rhetorical question is a challenge to Ahab's authority and manhood. It implies that as king, Ahab has the power to take whatever he desires, including Naboth's vineyard. This reflects a misunderstanding of the biblical concept of kingship, which is meant to be exercised under God's law and with justice. The historical context reveals that Israelite kings were expected to uphold the covenant and protect the rights of their subjects, not exploit them.Arise, eat bread Jezebel's command to "arise" and "eat bread" is an attempt to lift Ahab out of his despondency. In ancient Near Eastern culture, eating was often associated with celebration and well-being. Jezebel's words suggest that Ahab should not be troubled by moral or legal concerns, but rather enjoy his royal privileges. This reflects a worldly perspective that prioritizes personal satisfaction over righteousness.and let your heart be joyful The heart, in Hebrew thought, is the center of one's emotions and will. Jezebel's encouragement for Ahab to let his heart be joyful is an invitation to ignore his conscience and indulge in his desires. This phrase underscores the spiritual danger of allowing one's heart to be swayed by ungodly influences, leading to actions that are contrary to God's will.I will get you the vineyard of Naboth the Jezreelite Jezebel's promise to obtain the vineyard reveals her willingness to use deceit and manipulation to achieve her goals. The vineyard, a symbol of inheritance and family heritage in Israel, was not just a piece of land but a sacred trust. Naboth's refusal to sell it was based on adherence to God's law, which prohibited the permanent sale of family land (<a href="/leviticus/25-23.htm">Leviticus 25:23-28</a>). Jezebel's disregard for this law highlights her contempt for Yahweh and His commandments. Her actions set the stage for a grave injustice, illustrating the destructive power of unchecked ambition and the violation of divine principles.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/1_kings/21.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(7) Dost thou now.--The scorn of Jezebel is, like the impatience of Lady Macbeth, expressed in a striking boldness of emphasis. First comes the bitter irony of the question, "Dost thou govern the kingdom of Israel, and yet suffer a subject to cross thy will?" expressing her scornful wonder at one who "lets I dare not, wait upon 1 would." Then in the invitation, "eat bread, and let thine heart be merry," there seems the same half-contemptuous recognition of a self-indulgent weakness of nature, which may be traced in Elijah's words in <a href="/1_kings/18-41.htm" title="And Elijah said to Ahab, Get you up, eat and drink; for there is a sound of abundance of rain.">1Kings 18:41</a>, "Get thee up, eat and drink, for there is a sound of abundance of rain." Ahab is fit only to desire and to revel; it is for bolder spirits to act for good or for evil.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_kings/21.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 7. - And Jezebel his wife said unto him. Dost thou now govern [Heb. make; LXX: ποιεῖς [βασιλέα] the kingdom of Israel? [There is no question expressed in the Hebrew which stands, "Thou now makest the kingdom over Israel." The commentators generally, however, understand the words - as the LXX. and the A.V. - as an ironical question, "Art thou ruler in aught but name?" though some take it as an imperative: "Do thou now exert authority over the kingdom of Israel," And on the whole, this latter interpretation appears to be preferable. "Do thou now play the king. Make thy power felt. Give me the requisite authority. I will," etc.] Arise, and eat bread [or food], and let thine heart be merry [Heb. good; same words <a href="/1_samuel/25-36.htm">1 Samuel 25:36</a>]: I [This word is emphatic. "If thou wilt do thy part, I will do mine."] will give thee [no need to buy it] the vineyard of Naboth the Jezreelite. <a href="/commentaries/1_kings/21-7.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>But his wife אִשְׁתּ֔וֹ (’iš·tōw) Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_802.htm">Strong's 802: </a> Woman, wife, female Jezebel אִיזֶ֣בֶל (’î·ze·ḇel) Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_348.htm">Strong's 348: </a> Jezebel -- queen of Israel with King Ahab said וַתֹּ֤אמֶר (wat·tō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> To utter, say to him, אֵלָיו֙ (’ê·lāw) Preposition | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> Near, with, among, to “Do you not עַתָּ֛ה (‘at·tāh) Adverb <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6258.htm">Strong's 6258: </a> At this time reign מְלוּכָ֖ה (mə·lū·ḵāh) Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4410.htm">Strong's 4410: </a> Something ruled, a realm over עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> Above, over, upon, against Israel? יִשְׂרָאֵ֑ל (yiś·rā·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3478.htm">Strong's 3478: </a> Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc Get up, ק֤וּם (qūm) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6965.htm">Strong's 6965: </a> To arise, stand up, stand eat אֱכָל־ (’ĕ·ḵāl-) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_398.htm">Strong's 398: </a> To eat some food, לֶ֙חֶם֙ (le·ḥem) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3899.htm">Strong's 3899: </a> Food, bread, grain and be cheerful, וְיִטַ֣ב (wə·yi·ṭaḇ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3190.htm">Strong's 3190: </a> To be good, well, glad, or pleasing for I אֲנִי֙ (’ă·nî) Pronoun - first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_589.htm">Strong's 589: </a> I will get אֶתֵּ֣ן (’et·tên) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5414.htm">Strong's 5414: </a> To give, put, set you לְךָ֔ (lə·ḵā) Preposition | second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/.htm">Strong's Hebrew</a> the vineyard כֶּ֖רֶם (ke·rem) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3754.htm">Strong's 3754: </a> A garden, vineyard of Naboth נָב֥וֹת (nā·ḇō·wṯ) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5022.htm">Strong's 5022: </a> Naboth -- a Jezreelite the Jezreelite.” הַיִּזְרְעֵאלִֽי׃ (hay·yiz·rə·‘ê·lî) Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3158.htm">Strong's 3158: </a> Jezreelite -- an inhabitant of Jezreel <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_kings/21-7.htm">1 Kings 21:7 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/1_kings/21-7.htm">1 Kings 21:7 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/1_kings/21-7.htm">1 Kings 21:7 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/1_kings/21-7.htm">1 Kings 21:7 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/1_kings/21-7.htm">1 Kings 21:7 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/1_kings/21-7.htm">1 Kings 21:7 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_kings/21-7.htm">1 Kings 21:7 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_kings/21-7.htm">1 Kings 21:7 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/1_kings/21-7.htm">1 Kings 21:7 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/1_kings/21-7.htm">1 Kings 21:7 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/1_kings/21-7.htm">OT History: 1 Kings 21:7 Jezebel his wife said to him Do (1Ki iKi i Ki 1 Kg 1kg) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_kings/21-6.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Kings 21:6"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Kings 21:6" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_kings/21-8.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Kings 21:8"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Kings 21:8" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>