1 Kings 21:12 net — They observed a time of fasting and put Naboth in front of the people.

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"They observed a time of fasting and put Naboth in front of the people."

— 1 Kings 21:12, NET Bible

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1 Kings 21 — Context

9

This is what she wrote:“Observe a time of fasting and seat Naboth in front of the people.

10

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.”

11

The men of the city, the leaders and the nobles who lived there, followed the written orders Jezebel had sent them.

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They observed a time of fasting and put Naboth in front of the people.

13

The two villains arrived and sat opposite him. Then the villains testified against Naboth right before the people, saying,“Naboth cursed God and the king.” So they dragged him outside the city and stoned him to death.

14

Then they reported to Jezebel,“Naboth has been stoned to death.”

15

When Jezebel heard that Naboth had been stoned to death, she said to Ahab,“Get up, take possession of the vineyard Naboth the Jezreelite refused to sell you for silver, for Naboth is no longer alive; he’s 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 NET Bible reads: “They observed a time of fasting and put Naboth in front of 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 (NET): “They observed a time of fasting and put Naboth in front of 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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