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Then take him out and stone him to death.&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/1_kings/21.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />And then seat two scoundrels across from him who will accuse him of cursing God and the king. Then take him out and stone him to death.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/1_kings/21.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And set two worthless men opposite him, and let them bring a charge against him, saying, ‘You have cursed God and the king.’ Then take him out and stone him to death.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/1_kings/21.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />But seat two scoundrels opposite him and have them testify, ‘You have cursed both God and the king!’ Then take him out and stone him to death.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_kings/21.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And set two men, sons of Belial, before him, to bear witness against him, saying, Thou didst blaspheme God and the king. And <i>then</i> carry him out, and stone him, that he may die.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_kings/21.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />and seat two men, scoundrels, before him to bear witness against him, saying, “You have blasphemed God and the king.” <i>Then</i> take him out, and stone him, that he may die.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_kings/21.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />and seat two worthless men opposite him, and have them testify against him, saying, ‘You cursed God and the king.’ Then take him out and stone him to death.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_kings/21.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />and seat two worthless men before him, and let them testify against him, saying, &#8216You cursed God and the king.&#8217 Then take him out and stone him to death.&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_kings/21.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />and seat two worthless men before him, and let them testify against him, saying, ‘You cursed God and the king.’ Then take him out and stone him to death.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_kings/21.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />and seat two vile men before him, and let them testify against him, saying, ‘You cursed God and the king.’ Then take him out and stone him so that he will die.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_kings/21.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />and seat two worthless <i>and</i> unprincipled men opposite him, and have them testify against him, saying, ‘You cursed God and the king.’ Then take him out and stone him to death.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_kings/21.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then seat two wicked men opposite him and have them testify against him, saying, “You have cursed God and the king! ” Then take him out and stone him to death.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_kings/21.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then seat two wicked men opposite him and have them testify against him, saying, &#8220You have cursed God and the king!&#8221 Then take him out and stone him to death. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_kings/21.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />and set two men, base fellows, before him, and let them bear witness against him, saying, Thou didst curse God and the king. And then carry him out, and stone him to death.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_kings/21.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />and set two men, sons of Belial, before him, and let them bear witness against him, saying, Thou didst curse God and the king. And then carry him out, and stone him, that he die.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_kings/21.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Have two good-for-nothing men sit opposite him and accuse him of cursing God and the king. Then stone him to death outside the city."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_kings/21.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Get a couple of scoundrels to accuse him to his face of cursing God and the king. Then take him out of the city and stone him to death." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_kings/21.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Seat two wicked men in front of him, and make them testify against him. Tell them to claim 'You cursed God and the king.' Then take him out and stone him to death."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_kings/21.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />But seat two scoundrels opposite him and have them testify, ?You have cursed both God and the king!? Then take him out and stone him to death.?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_kings/21.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Also seat two villains opposite him and have them testify, 'You cursed God and the king.' Then take him out and stone him to death." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_kings/21.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Set two men, base fellows, before him, and let them testify against him, saying, 'You cursed God and the king.' Then carry him out, and stone him to death."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_kings/21.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And set two men, sons of Belial, before him, to bear witness against him, saying, Thou didst blaspheme God and the king. And then carry him out, and stone him, that he may die.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_kings/21.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Set two men, wicked fellows, before him, and let them testify against him, saying, ‘You cursed God and the king!’ Then carry him out, and stone him to death.” <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/1_kings/21.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and cause two men—sons of worthlessness—to sit opposite him, and they testify of him, saying, You have blessed [[or cursed]] God and [the] king; and they have brought him out, and stoned him, and he dies.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_kings/21.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and cause two men -- sons of worthlessness -- to sit over-against him, and they testify of him, saying, Thou hast blessed God and Melech; and they have brought him out, and stoned him, and he dieth.'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_kings/21.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And set two men, sons of Belial, over against him, and they shall bear witness, saying, Thou didst praise God and the king. And they shall bring him forth and stone him, and he shall die.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/1_kings/21.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And suborn two men, sons of Belial against him, and let them bear false witness: that he hath blasphemed God and the king: and then carry him out, and stone him, and so let him die. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_kings/21.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And send out two men, sons of Belial, against him. And let them speak the false testimony: ‘He has blasphemed God and king.’ And then lead him away, and stone him, and so let him die.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_kings/21.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Next, set two scoundrels opposite him to accuse him: ‘You have cursed God and king.’ Then take him out and stone him to death.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_kings/21.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />seat two scoundrels opposite him, and have them bring a charge against him, saying, ‘You have cursed God and the king.’ Then take him out, and stone him to death.”<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_kings/21.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Then bring two wicked men and set them opposite him, and let them testify against him, saying, Naboth has reviled God and the king. And then take him out, and stone him, that he may die.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/1_kings/21.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And bring two men, sons of evil, and set them opposite him and they shall testify against him and they shall say:’Nabuth cursed God and the King!’ And bring him out and stone him and he shall die.”<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/1_kings/21.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />and set two men, base fellows, before him, and let them bear witness against him, saying: Thou didst curse God and the king. And then carry him out, and stone him, that he die.'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/1_kings/21.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And set two men, sons of transgressors, before him, and let them testify against him, saying, He blessed God and the king: and let them lead him forth, and stone him, and let them die.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_kings/21-10.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Xx9A0AxPaoQ?start=8447" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/1_kings/21.htm">Jezebel's Plot</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">9</span>In the letters she wrote: “Proclaim a fast and give Naboth a seat of honor among the people. <span class="reftext">10</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3427.htm" title="3427: wə·hō·wō·šî·ḇū (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-Imp-mp) -- A primitive root; properly, to sit down; by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry.">But seat</a> <a href="/hebrew/8147.htm" title="8147: šə·na·yim (Number-md) -- Two (a card. number). Dual of sheniy; feminine shttayim; two; also twofold.">two</a> <a href="/hebrew/582.htm" title="582: ’ă·nā·šîm (N-mp) -- Man, mankind. From 'anash; properly, a mortal; hence, a man in general."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: bə·nê- (N-mpc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.)."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1100.htm" title="1100: ḇə·lî·ya·‘al (N-ms) -- Worthlessness. From bliy and ya'al; without profit, worthlessness; by extension, destruction, wickedness.">scoundrels</a> <a href="/hebrew/5048.htm" title="5048: neḡ·dōw (Prep:: 3ms) -- From nagad; a front, i.e. Part opposite; specifically a counterpart, or mate; usually over against or before.">opposite him</a> <a href="/hebrew/5749.htm" title="5749: wî·‘i·ḏu·hū (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-ConjImperf-3mp:: 3ms) -- A primitive root; to duplicate or repeat; by implication, to protest, testify; intensively, to encompass, restore.">and have them testify,</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: lê·mōr (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1288.htm" title="1288: bê·raḵ·tā (V-Piel-Perf-2ms) -- To kneel, bless. A primitive root; to kneel; by implication to bless God, and man; also to curse.">‘You have cursed</a> <a href="/hebrew/430.htm" title="430: ’ĕ·lō·hîm (N-mp) -- Plural of 'elowahh; gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used of the supreme God">both God</a> <a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: wā·me·leḵ (Conj-w:: N-ms) -- King. From malak; a king.">and the king!’</a> <a href="/hebrew/3318.htm" title="3318: wə·hō·w·ṣî·’u·hū (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-Imp-mp:: 3ms) -- A primitive root; to go out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.">Then take him out</a> <a href="/hebrew/5619.htm" title="5619: wə·siq·lu·hū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-Imp-mp:: 3ms) -- To stone, put to death by stoning. A primitive root; properly, to be weighty; but used only in the sense of lapidation or its contrary.">and stone him</a> <a href="/hebrew/4191.htm" title="4191: wə·yā·mōṯ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjImperf.Jus-3ms) -- To die. A primitive root: to die; causatively, to kill.">to death.”</a> </span><span class="reftext">11</span>So the elders and nobles who lived in Naboth’s city did as Jezebel had instructed in the letters she had written to them.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/20-16.htm">Exodus 20:16</a></span><br />You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/19-15.htm">Deuteronomy 19:15-21</a></span><br />A lone witness is not sufficient to establish any wrongdoing or sin against a man, regardless of what offense he may have committed. A matter must be established by the testimony of two or three witnesses. / If a false witness testifies against someone, accusing him of a crime, / both parties to the dispute must stand in the presence of the LORD, before the priests and judges who are in office at that time. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/19-5.htm">Proverbs 19:5</a></span><br />A false witness will not go unpunished, and one who utters lies will not escape.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/19-9.htm">Proverbs 19:9</a></span><br />A false witness will not go unpunished, and one who pours out lies will perish.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/26-59.htm">Matthew 26:59-60</a></span><br />Now the chief priests and the whole Sanhedrin were seeking false testimony against Jesus in order to put Him to death. / But they did not find any, though many false witnesses came forward. Finally two came forward<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/14-55.htm">Mark 14:55-56</a></span><br />Now the chief priests and the whole Sanhedrin were seeking testimony against Jesus to put Him to death, but they did not find any. / For many bore false witness against Jesus, but their testimony was inconsistent.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/6-11.htm">Acts 6:11-13</a></span><br />Then they prompted some men to say, “We heard Stephen speak words of blasphemy against Moses and against God.” / So they stirred up the people, elders, and scribes and confronted Stephen. They seized him and brought him before the Sanhedrin, / where they presented false witnesses who said, “This man never stops speaking against this holy place and against the law.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/27-12.htm">Psalm 27:12</a></span><br />Do not hand me over to the will of my foes, for false witnesses rise up against me, breathing out violence.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/35-11.htm">Psalm 35:11</a></span><br />Hostile witnesses come forward; they make charges I know nothing about.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/5-23.htm">Isaiah 5:23</a></span><br />who acquit the guilty for a bribe and deprive the innocent of justice.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/7-9.htm">Jeremiah 7:9</a></span><br />Will you steal and murder, commit adultery and perjury, burn incense to Baal, and follow other gods that you have not known,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/18-18.htm">Jeremiah 18:18</a></span><br />Then some said, “Come, let us make plans against Jeremiah, for the law will never be lost to the priest, nor counsel to the wise, nor an oracle to the prophet. Come, let us denounce him and pay no heed to any of his words.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/22-9.htm">Ezekiel 22:9</a></span><br />Among you are slanderous men bent on bloodshed; within you are those who eat on the mountain shrines and commit acts of indecency.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/micah/6-12.htm">Micah 6:12</a></span><br />For the wealthy of the city are full of violence, and its residents speak lies; their tongues are deceitful in their mouths.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/23-35.htm">Matthew 23:35</a></span><br />And so upon you will come all the righteous blood shed on earth, from the blood of righteous Abel to the blood of Zechariah son of Berechiah, whom you murdered between the temple and the altar.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And set two men, sons of Belial, before him, to bear witness against him, saying, You did blaspheme God and the king. And then carry him out, and stone him, that he may die.</p><p class="hdg">two men</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/deuteronomy/19-15.htm">Deuteronomy 19:15</a></b></br> One witness shall not rise up against a man for any iniquity, or for any sin, in any sin that he sinneth: at the mouth of two witnesses, or at the mouth of three witnesses, shall the matter be established.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/matthew/26-59.htm">Matthew 26:59,60</a></b></br> Now the chief priests, and elders, and all the council, sought false witness against Jesus, to put him to death; … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/acts/6-11.htm">Acts 6:11</a></b></br> Then they suborned men, which said, We have heard him speak blasphemous words against Moses, and <i>against</i> God.</p><p class="hdg">sons of Belial</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/deuteronomy/13-13.htm">Deuteronomy 13:13</a></b></br> <i>Certain</i> men, the children of Belial, are gone out from among you, and have withdrawn the inhabitants of their city, saying, Let us go and serve other gods, which ye have not known;</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/judges/19-22.htm">Judges 19:22</a></b></br> <i>Now</i> as they were making their hearts merry, behold, the men of the city, certain sons of Belial, beset the house round about, <i>and</i> beat at the door, and spake to the master of the house, the old man, saying, Bring forth the man that came into thine house, that we may know him.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/22-28.htm">Exodus 22:28</a></b></br> Thou shalt not revile the gods, nor curse the ruler of thy people.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/leviticus/24-15.htm">Leviticus 24:15</a></b></br> And thou shalt speak unto the children of Israel, saying, Whosoever curseth his God shall bear his sin.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/matthew/26-59.htm">Matthew 26:59-66</a></b></br> Now the chief priests, and elders, and all the council, sought false witness against Jesus, to put him to death; 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The term "scoundrels" indicates men of low character, willing to bear false witness. This reflects the moral decay and corruption present in the kingdom under Ahab and Jezebel's rule. The use of false witnesses is reminiscent of the trial of Jesus, where false testimony was also used to condemn Him (<a href="/mark/14-55.htm">Mark 14:55-59</a>).<p><b>and have them testify,</b><br>The act of testifying in a legal setting was a serious matter in Israelite society, as it was believed that witnesses were accountable to God for their words. The manipulation of this process by Jezebel highlights the abuse of power and the perversion of justice. This mirrors the broader biblical theme of God’s concern for justice and truth, as seen in <a href="/proverbs/6-16.htm">Proverbs 6:16-19</a>, where false witness is listed among the things the Lord detests.<p><b>‘You have cursed both God and the king!’</b><br>Blasphemy against God and treason against the king were both capital offenses in ancient Israel. The accusation of cursing God was particularly serious, as it was seen as a direct affront to the divine authority and holiness of God (<a href="/leviticus/24-16.htm">Leviticus 24:16</a>). The charge of cursing the king reflects the political dimension of the accusation, as it was intended to secure the king's interest in the matter. This dual accusation ensured that Naboth would be condemned by both religious and civil authorities.<p><b>Then take him out and stone him to death.”</b><br>Stoning was a common method of execution for serious offenses in ancient Israel, as prescribed in the Law (<a href="/leviticus/20-2.htm">Leviticus 20:2</a>, <a href="/deuteronomy/17-5.htm">Deuteronomy 17:5</a>). It was a communal act, symbolizing the collective judgment of the community against the offender. The phrase "take him out" indicates that the execution was to occur outside the city, maintaining the purity of the community space. This method of execution is also seen in the New Testament with the stoning of Stephen (<a href="/acts/7-58.htm">Acts 7:58</a>), drawing a parallel between the unjust treatment of Naboth and the early Christian martyrs.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/n/naboth.htm">Naboth</a></b><br>A Jezreelite who owned a vineyard that King Ahab desired. His refusal to sell his inheritance led to a plot against him.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/j/jezebel.htm">Jezebel</a></b><br>The wife of King Ahab, known for her idolatry and manipulation. She orchestrated the false accusation and execution of Naboth.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/a/ahab.htm">Ahab</a></b><br>The King of Israel, who coveted Naboth's vineyard and allowed Jezebel to carry out her wicked plan.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/s/scoundrels.htm">Scoundrels</a></b><br>Two worthless men who were bribed to falsely accuse Naboth of blasphemy and treason.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/j/jezreel.htm">Jezreel</a></b><br>The location of Naboth's vineyard and the setting for this tragic event.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_dangers_of_covetousness.htm">The Dangers of Covetousness</a></b><br>Ahab's desire for Naboth's vineyard led to grave sin. Covetousness can lead to destructive actions and should be guarded against.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_influence.htm">The Power of Influence</a></b><br>Jezebel's influence over Ahab shows how ungodly counsel can lead to sin. We must be cautious about who influences our decisions.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_injustice.htm">The Consequences of Injustice</a></b><br>The false accusation and murder of Naboth highlight the severe consequences of injustice. God calls us to uphold truth and justice.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_integrity.htm">The Role of Integrity</a></b><br>Naboth's refusal to sell his inheritance demonstrates integrity and faithfulness to God's laws. We should strive to maintain integrity even under pressure.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_justice_prevails.htm">God's Justice Prevails</a></b><br>Although Naboth suffered injustice, God's justice ultimately prevailed, as seen in the subsequent judgment on Ahab and Jezebel. Trust in God's ultimate justice.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_kings_21.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Kings 21</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_it_mean_to_commit_blasphemy.htm">What does it mean to commit blasphemy?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_evidence_supports_naboth's_execution.htm">What historical documentation supports or contradicts the swift execution of Naboth described in 1 Kings 21:13–14? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_'curse_god_and_die'_mean.htm">What is the meaning of "Curse God and Die"?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_21_days_for_angel's_victory_in_dan._10_13.htm">If the heavenly messenger was so powerful, why would it take 21 days to overcome the opposing force, as implied in Daniel 10:13?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/1_kings/21.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(10) <span class= "bld">Two men</span>--in accordance with <a href="/numbers/35-30.htm" title="Whoever kills any person, the murderer shall be put to death by the mouth of witnesses: but one witness shall not testify against any person to cause him to die.">Numbers 35:30</a>; <a href="/deuteronomy/17-6.htm" title="At the mouth of two witnesses, or three witnesses, shall he that is worthy of death be put to death; but at the mouth of one witness he shall not be put to death.">Deuteronomy 17:6</a>.<p><span class= "bld">Sons of Belial.</span>--See <a href="/judges/19-22.htm" title="Now as they were making their hearts merry, behold, the men of the city, certain sons of Belial, beset the house round about, and beat at the door, and spoke to the master of the house, the old man, saying, Bring forth the man that came into your house, that we may know him.">Judges 19:22</a>; <a href="/judges/20-13.htm" title="Now therefore deliver us the men, the children of Belial, which are in Gibeah, that we may put them to death, and put away evil from Israel. But the children of Benjamin would not listen to the voice of their brothers the children of Israel.">Judges 20:13</a>; <a href="/1_samuel/1-16.htm" title="Count not your handmaid for a daughter of Belial: for out of the abundance of my complaint and grief have I spoken till now.">1Samuel 1:16</a>; <a href="/1_samuel/2-12.htm" title="Now the sons of Eli were sons of Belial; they knew not the LORD.">1Samuel 2:12</a>; <a href="/1_samuel/10-27.htm" title="But the children of Belial said, How shall this man save us? And they despised him, and brought no presents. But he held his peace.">1Samuel 10:27</a>; <a href="/1_samuel/25-17.htm" title="Now therefore know and consider what you will do; for evil is determined against our master, and against all his household: for he is such a son of Belial, that a man cannot speak to him.">1Samuel 25:17</a>; <a href="/1_samuel/25-25.htm" title="Let not my lord, I pray you, regard this man of Belial, even Nabal: for as his name is, so is he; Nabal is his name, and folly is with him: but I your handmaid saw not the young men of my lord, whom you did send.">1Samuel 25:25</a>; <a href="/1_samuel/30-22.htm" title="Then answered all the wicked men and men of Belial, of those that went with David, and said, Because they went not with us, we will not give them ought of the spoil that we have recovered, save to every man his wife and his children, that they may lead them away, and depart.">1Samuel 30:22</a>; <a href="/2_samuel/16-7.htm" title="And thus said Shimei when he cursed, Come out, come out, you bloody man, and you man of Belial:">2Samuel 16:7</a>; <a href="/2_samuel/20-1.htm" title="And there happened to be there a man of Belial, whose name was Sheba, the son of Bichri, a Benjamite: and he blew a trumpet, and said, We have no part in David, neither have we inheritance in the son of Jesse: every man to his tents, O Israel.">2Samuel 20:1</a>, &c.; properly, "children of lawlessness, or worthlessness." . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_kings/21.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 10.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">And set two men</span> [according to the previsions of the law (<a href="/deuteronomy/17-6.htm">Deuteronomy 17:6, 7</a>; <a href="/deuteronomy/19-5.htm">Deuteronomy 19:5</a>; <a href="/numbers/35-30.htm">Numbers 35:30</a>). "Even Jezebel bears witness to the Pentateuch" (Wordsworth). Josephus speaks of <span class="accented">three</span> witnesses], <span class="cmt_word">sons of Belial</span> [<span class="accented">i.e.</span>, worthless men. This use of the word "son" (cf. <a href="/psalms/89-22.htm">Psalm 89:22</a>, "son of wickedness"), which is one of the commonest idioms of the East, throws some light on the expression "sons of the prophets" (see <a href="/1_kings/20-35.htm">1 Kings 20:35</a>, note; cf. <a href="/deuteronomy/13-13.htm">Deuteronomy 13:13</a>; <a href="/matthew/26-60.htm">Matthew 26:60</a>)], <span class="cmt_word">before him</span> [confronting him], <span class="cmt_word">to bear witness against him, saying, Thou didst blaspheme</span> [Heb. <span class="accented">bless</span>; cf. <a href="/job/1-5.htm">Job 1:5, 11</a>; <a href="/job/2-5.htm">Job 2:5</a>; LXX. <span class="greek">εὐλόγησε</span>. The Lexicographers are not agreed as to how this word, the primary meaning of which is to <span class="accented">kneel</span>, hence to <span class="accented">pray</span>, to <span class="accented">bless</span>, came to signify <span class="accented">curse</span> or <span class="accented">blaspheme</span>. According to some, it is an euphemism, the idea of cursing God being altogether too horrible for the Jew to express in words; whilst others derive this signification from the fact that a curse is really a <span class="accented">prayer</span> addressed to God; and others, again, account for it by the consideration that a person who <span class="accented">bids</span> <span class="accented">farewell</span> to another sometimes does so in the sense of dismissing and cursing him. Anyhow, it is noticeable that the word "blessing" is sometimes used with a similar meaning amongst ourselves] <span class="cmt_word">God and the king</span> [God and the representative of God in Israel are here coupled together, as in <a href="/exodus/22-28.htm">Exodus 22:28</a>. To curse the king was practically to curse Him whose vicegerent he was (cf. <a href="/matthew/23-18.htm">Matthew 23:18-22</a>). Hence such cursing is called blasphemy and was punishable with death (<a href="/deuteronomy/13-11.htm">Deuteronomy 13:11</a>; <a href="/deuteronomy/17-5.htm">Deuteronomy 17:5</a>; <a href="/2_samuel/16-9.htm">2 Samuel 16:9</a>; <a href="/2_samuel/19-21.htm">2 Samuel 19:21</a>; and see on 1 Kings 2:43, 44)]. <span class="cmt_word">And then carry him out</span> [<span class="accented">i.e.</span>, out of the city (cf. <a href="/leviticus/24-14.htm">Leviticus 24:14</a>; <a href="/acts/7-58.htm">Acts 7:58</a>; <a href="/luke/4-29.htm">Luke 4:29</a>; <a href="/hebrews/13-12.htm">Hebrews 13:12</a>). "<span class="accented">Locus</span> <span class="accented">lapidationis erat extra urbem, omnes enim civitates muris cinctae paritatem habent ad castra Israelis"</span> (Babyl. Sanh.)], <span class="cmt_word">and stone him</span> [the legal punishment for blasphemy (<a href="/leviticus/24-16.htm">Leviticus 24:16</a>)], <span class="cmt_word">that he may die</span>. [The terrible power accorded to "two or three witnesses," of denouncing a man to death, accounts for the prominence given to the sin of bearing false witness (<a href="/exodus/20-16.htm">Exodus 20:16</a>; <a href="/exodus/23-1.htm">Exodus 23:1</a>; <a href="/deuteronomy/19-16.htm">Deuteronomy 19:16</a>). It found a mention in the Decalogue.] <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_kings/21-10.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">But seat</span><br /><span class="heb">וְ֠הוֹשִׁיבוּ</span> <span class="translit">(wə·hō·wō·šî·ḇū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Imperative - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3427.htm">Strong's 3427: </a> </span><span class="str2">To sit down, to dwell, to remain, to settle, to marry</span><br /><br /><span class="word">two</span><br /><span class="heb">שְׁנַ֨יִם</span> <span class="translit">(šə·na·yim)</span><br /><span class="parse">Number - md<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8147.htm">Strong's 8147: </a> </span><span class="str2">Two (a cardinal number)</span><br /><br /><span class="word">scoundrels</span><br /><span class="heb">בְלִיַּעַל֮</span> <span class="translit">(ḇə·lî·ya·‘al)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1100.htm">Strong's 1100: </a> </span><span class="str2">Without profit, worthlessness, destruction, wickedness </span><br /><br /><span class="word">opposite him</span><br /><span class="heb">נֶגְדּוֹ֒</span> <span class="translit">(neḡ·dōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5048.htm">Strong's 5048: </a> </span><span class="str2">A front, part opposite, a counterpart, mate, over against, before</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and have them testify,</span><br /><span class="heb">וִיעִדֻ֣הוּ</span> <span class="translit">(wî·‘i·ḏu·hū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Conjunctive imperfect - third person masculine plural | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5749.htm">Strong's 5749: </a> </span><span class="str2">To duplicate, repeat, to protest, testify, to encompass, restore</span><br /><br /><span class="word">‘You have cursed</span><br /><span class="heb">בֵּרַ֥כְתָּ</span> <span class="translit">(bê·raḵ·tā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Piel - Perfect - second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1288.htm">Strong's 1288: </a> </span><span class="str2">To kneel, to bless God, man, to curse</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[both] God</span><br /><span class="heb">אֱלֹהִ֖ים</span> <span class="translit">(’ĕ·lō·hîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_430.htm">Strong's 430: </a> </span><span class="str2">gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and the king!’</span><br /><span class="heb">וָמֶ֑לֶךְ</span> <span class="translit">(wā·me·leḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> </span><span class="str2">A king</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Then take him out</span><br /><span class="heb">וְהוֹצִיאֻ֥הוּ</span> <span class="translit">(wə·hō·w·ṣî·’u·hū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Imperative - masculine plural | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3318.htm">Strong's 3318: </a> </span><span class="str2">To go, bring, out, direct and proxim</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and stone</span><br /><span class="heb">וְסִקְלֻ֖הוּ</span> <span class="translit">(wə·siq·lu·hū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine plural | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5619.htm">Strong's 5619: </a> </span><span class="str2">To stone, put to death by stoning</span><br /><br /><span class="word">him to death.”</span><br /><span class="heb">וְיָמֹֽת׃</span> <span class="translit">(wə·yā·mōṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive imperfect Jussive - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4191.htm">Strong's 4191: </a> </span><span class="str2">To die, to kill</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_kings/21-10.htm">1 Kings 21:10 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_kings/21-10.htm">1 Kings 21:10 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_kings/21-10.htm">1 Kings 21:10 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_kings/21-10.htm">1 Kings 21:10 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_kings/21-10.htm">1 Kings 21:10 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_kings/21-10.htm">1 Kings 21:10 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_kings/21-10.htm">1 Kings 21:10 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_kings/21-10.htm">1 Kings 21:10 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_kings/21-10.htm">1 Kings 21:10 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_kings/21-10.htm">1 Kings 21:10 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_kings/21-10.htm">OT History: 1 Kings 21:10 And set two men base fellows before (1Ki iKi i Ki 1 Kg 1kg) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_kings/21-9.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Kings 21:9"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Kings 21:9" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_kings/21-11.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Kings 21:11"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Kings 21:11" /></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>