And she wrote in the letters, saying, Proclaim a fast, and set Naboth on high among the people:
In the letters she wrote: 'Announce a time of fasting, and give Naboth a place of honor among the people.'
Jezebel is writing fake letters that will set up an innocent man by giving him a prominent position before falsely accusing him.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative, King Ahab of Israel desired Naboth's vineyard and tried to buy it, but Naboth refused because it was his ancestral inheritance. Jezebel, Ahab's wife, plotted to have Naboth executed by arranging a false accusation of blasphemy against him. She wrote letters to the elders and nobles of Naboth's city, instructing them to proclaim a fast and seat Naboth in a place of honor as part of the deceptive setup leading to his wrongful death.
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