1 Kings 21:9

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

"And she wrote in the letters, saying, Proclaim a fast, and set Naboth on high among the people:" - 1 Kings 21:9
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What does 1 Kings 21:9 mean?

The Bible verse 1 Kings 21:9 from the King James Version (KJV) states, "And she wrote in the letters, saying, Proclaim a fast, and set Naboth on high among the people." This verse comes from the story of Naboth's vineyard, found in the Old Testament of the Bible. The story…

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The Cost of Ambition: Lessons from Naboth's Vineyard

In the vivid historical accounts of scripture, we often encounter stories that resonate deeply with our own lives, speaking volumes about human nature, ambition, and the consequences of our actions. One such story unfolds in 1 Kings 21, where we find Naboth, a man of integrity…

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Prayer for Justice and Righteousness Amidst Injustice

Heavenly Father, We come before You today, recognizing Your sovereignty over our lives and the world around us. Your Word tells us in the book of 1 Kings 21:9, "And she wrote in the letters, saying, Proclaim a fast, and set Naboth on high among the people:" This Scripture serves…

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1 Chronicles 21:9 - "¶ And the LORD spake unto Gad, David's seer, saying,"
1 Kings 22:21 - "And there came forth a spirit, and stood before the LORD, and said, I will persuade him."
1 Kings 9:17 - "And Solomon built Gezer, and Beth-horon the nether,"
1 Kings 2:21 - "And she said, Let Abishag the Shunammite be given to Adonijah thy brother to wife."
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1 Kings 4:9 - "The son of Dekar, in Makaz, and in Shaalbim, and Beth-shemesh, and Elon-beth-hanan:"