KJV ORIGINAL
Arise, go down to meet Ahab king of Israel, which is in Samaria: behold, he is in the vineyard of Naboth, whither he is gone down to possess it.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Get up and go down to meet Ahab, the king of Israel, who lives in Samaria. Look, he is in Naboth's vineyard, where he has gone to take possession of it.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is telling Elijah to confront King Ahab, who is now taking over the vineyard he wrongfully obtained through murder.
📚 Historical Context
This command comes after Ahab's wife Jezebel orchestrated the false accusation and execution of Naboth so Ahab could steal his vineyard. Ahab had wanted Naboth's vineyard for a vegetable garden, but Naboth refused to sell his family inheritance. Now Ahab is claiming the property after Naboth's death, thinking he has gotten away with this injustice.
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