1 Kings 21:12 kjv — They proclaimed a fast, and set Naboth on high among the people.

King James Version

"They proclaimed a fast, and set Naboth on high among the people."

— 1 Kings 21:12, King James Version

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1 Kings 21 — Context

9

And she wrote in the letters, saying, Proclaim a fast, and set Naboth on high among the people:

10

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.

11

And the men of his city, even the elders and the nobles who were the inhabitants in his city, did as Jezebel had sent unto them, and as it was written in the letters which she had sent unto them.

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They proclaimed a fast, and set Naboth on high among the people.

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And there came in two men, children of Belial, and sat before him: and the men of Belial witnessed against him, even against Naboth, in the presence of the people, saying, Naboth did blaspheme God and the king. Then they carried him forth out of the city, and stoned him with stones, that he died.

14

Then they sent to Jezebel, saying, Naboth is stoned, and is dead.

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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.

1 Kings 21:12 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Kings 21:12 say?
1 Kings 21:12 in the King James Version reads: “They proclaimed a fast, and set Naboth on high among the people.”
Where is 1 Kings 21:12 in the Bible?
1 Kings 21:12 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Kings, chapter 21, verse 12.
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 21:12.
What translation should I read 1 Kings 21:12 in?
1 Kings 21:12 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 21:12?
1 Kings 21:12 reads (KJV): “They proclaimed a fast, and set Naboth on high among the people.” 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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