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1 Kings 21:2

1 Kings 21:1 bbe — Now Naboth the Jezreelite had a vine-garden in Jezreel, near the house of Ahab, king of Samaria.

Bible in Basic English

"Now Naboth the Jezreelite had a vine-garden in Jezreel, near the house of Ahab, king of Samaria."

— 1 Kings 21:1, Bible in Basic English

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1 Kings 21 — Context

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Now Naboth the Jezreelite had a vine-garden in Jezreel, near the house of Ahab, king of Samaria.

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And Ahab said to Naboth, Give me your vine-garden so that I may have it for a garden of sweet plants, for it is near my house; and let me give you a better vine-garden in exchange, or, if it seems good to you, let me give you its value in money.

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But Naboth said to Ahab, By the Lord, far be it from me to give you the heritage of my fathers.

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So Ahab came into his house bitter and angry because Naboth the Jezreelite had said to him, I will not give you the heritage of my fathers. And stretching himself on the bed with his face turned away, he would take no food.

1 Kings 21:1 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Kings 21:1 say?
1 Kings 21:1 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Now Naboth the Jezreelite had a vine-garden in Jezreel, near the house of Ahab, king of Samaria.”
Where is 1 Kings 21:1 in the Bible?
1 Kings 21:1 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Kings, chapter 21, verse 1.
Who wrote 1 Kings?
1 Kings is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Jeremiah). It was written c. 561–538 BC.
What is the book of 1 Kings about?
1 Kings tells of Solomon's wisdom and the building of the temple, then the painful division of the kingdom after his death. The northern kingdom plunges into idolatry under a series of wicked kings until the prophet Elijah is raised up to call Israel back to the LORD.
What are the major themes of 1 Kings?
1 Kings explores themes including Wisdom, Temple, Divided Kingdom, Idolatry, Prophecy. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Kings 21:1.
What translation should I read 1 Kings 21:1 in?
1 Kings 21:1 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 1 Kings 21:1?
1 Kings 21:1 reads (BBE): “Now Naboth the Jezreelite had a vine-garden in Jezreel, near the house of Ahab, king of Samaria.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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