1 Kings 21:5 akjv — But Jezebel his wife came to him, and said to him, Why is your spirit so sad, that you eat no bread?

American King James Version

"But Jezebel his wife came to him, and said to him, Why is your spirit so sad, that you eat no bread? "

— 1 Kings 21:5, American King James Version

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1 Kings 21 — Context

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And Ahab spoke to Naboth, saying, Give me your vineyard, that I may have it for a garden of herbs, because it is near to my house: and I will give you for it a better vineyard than it; or, if it seem good to you, I will give you the worth of it in money.

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And Naboth said to Ahab, The LORD forbid it me, that I should give the inheritance of my fathers to you.

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And Ahab came into his house heavy and displeased because of the word which Naboth the Jezreelite had spoken to him: for he had said, I will not give you the inheritance of my fathers. And he laid him down on his bed, and turned away his face, and would eat no bread. ¶

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But Jezebel his wife came to him, and said to him, Why is your spirit so sad, that you eat no bread?

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And he said to her, Because I spoke to Naboth the Jezreelite, and said to him, Give me your vineyard for money; or else, if it please you, I will give you another vineyard for it: and he answered, I will not give you my vineyard.

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And Jezebel his wife said to him, Do you now govern the kingdom of Israel? arise, and eat bread, and let your heart be merry: I will give you the vineyard of Naboth the Jezreelite.

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So she wrote letters in Ahab’s name, and sealed them with his seal, and sent the letters to the elders and to the nobles that were in his city, dwelling with Naboth.

1 Kings 21:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does 1 Kings 21:5 say?
1 Kings 21:5 in the American King James Version reads: “But Jezebel his wife came to him, and said to him, Why is your spirit so sad, that you eat no bread? ”
Where is 1 Kings 21:5 in the Bible?
1 Kings 21:5 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Kings, chapter 21, verse 5.
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 21:5.
What translation should I read 1 Kings 21:5 in?
1 Kings 21:5 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 21:5?
1 Kings 21:5 reads (AKJV): “But Jezebel his wife came to him, and said to him, Why is your spirit so sad, that you eat no bread? ” 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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