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.
When Jezebel heard that Naboth had been stoned to death, she said to Ahab, 'Get up and take over Naboth's vineyard that he wouldn't sell to you for money. Naboth is dead now.'
Jezebel coldly tells her husband King Ahab that he can now take the vineyard he wanted because she has arranged for the innocent owner to be killed.
📚 Historical Context
This verse comes after Jezebel orchestrated a false trial against Naboth, an innocent man who had rightfully refused to sell his family's ancestral vineyard to King Ahab. In ancient Israel, family land was considered a sacred inheritance from God, making Naboth's refusal both legal and morally right. Jezebel's actions represent the corruption of justice and the abuse of royal power.
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