KJV ORIGINAL
And she wrote in the letters, saying, Proclaim a fast, and set Naboth on high among the people:
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
In the letters she wrote: 'Announce a time of fasting, and give Naboth a place of honor among the people.'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Jezebel is writing fake letters that will set up an innocent man by giving him a prominent position before falsely accusing him.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of the story where Queen Jezebel plots to steal Naboth's vineyard for her husband King Ahab. She forged letters in Ahab's name to the elders of Naboth's city, orchestrating a scheme to have him falsely accused and killed. Placing someone 'on high' at a public gathering was often done before making serious accusations against them.
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