1 Kings 21:17 net — The LORD’S message came to Elijah the Tishbite:

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"The LORD’S message came to Elijah the Tishbite:"

— 1 Kings 21:17, NET Bible

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1 Kings 21 — Context

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.”

16

When Ahab heard that Naboth was dead, he got up and went down to take possession of the vineyard of Naboth the Jezreelite.

17

The LORD’S message came to Elijah the Tishbite:

18

“Get up, go down and meet King Ahab of Israel who lives in Samaria. He is at the vineyard of Naboth; he has gone down there to take possession of it.

19

Say to him,‘This is what the LORD has said:“Haven’t you committed murder and taken possession of the property of the deceased?”’ Then say to him,‘This is what the LORD has said:“In the spot where dogs licked up Naboth’s blood they will also lick up your blood– yes, yours!”’”

20

When Elijah arrived, Ahab said to him,“So, you have found me, my enemy!” Elijah replied,“I have found you, because you are committed to doing evil in the sight of the LORD.

1 Kings 21:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Kings 21:17 say?
1 Kings 21:17 in the NET Bible reads: “The LORD’S message came to Elijah the Tishbite:”
Where is 1 Kings 21:17 in the Bible?
1 Kings 21:17 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Kings, chapter 21, verse 17.
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 21:17.
What translation should I read 1 Kings 21:17 in?
1 Kings 21:17 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 21:17?
1 Kings 21:17 reads (NET): “The LORD’S message came to Elijah the Tishbite:” 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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