1 Kings 21:5 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

But Jezebel his wife came to him, and said unto him, Why is thy spirit so sad, that thou eatest no bread?

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

But his wife Jezebel came to him and asked, 'Why are you so downhearted that you won't even eat?'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Jezebel noticed her husband Ahab was so upset and depressed that he had lost his appetite and wouldn't eat.

📚 Historical Context

In the biblical narrative of 1 Kings 21, King Ahab of Israel was deeply upset because Naboth refused to sell him his vineyard, which Ahab coveted as an addition to his palace grounds. Jezebel, Ahab's wife and a Phoenician princess known for promoting idolatry, noticed her husband's sadness and questioned why he wasn't eating, revealing her role in enabling his weaknesses. This incident is part of a larger story that exposes the moral corruption in Ahab's reign and the consequences of unchecked greed and influence.

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His wife Jezebel said to him, 'Aren't you the one who rules the kingdom of Israel? Get up, eat some food, and cheer up. I will get you Naboth's vineyard.'

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So go ahead and groan, human, let your whole body feel the weight of this heartbreak. Let them see the bitterness in your sighs.

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