1 Kings 21:12
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They proclaimed a fast, and set Naboth on high among the people.They proclaimed a fast and gave Naboth a seat of honor among the people.
In other translations
They proclaimed a fast, and set Naboth on high among the people.They proclaimed a fast and gave Naboth a seat of honor among the people.
Hebrew words
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Related verses
- Isaiah 58:4Behold, ye fast for strife and debate, and to smite with the fist of wickedness: ye shall not fast as ye do this day, to make your voice to be heard on high.You fast with contention and strife to strike viciously with your fist. You cannot fast as you do today and have your voice be heard on high.
- 1 Kings 21:8-108 So she wrote letters in Ahab’s name, and sealed them with his seal, and sent the letters unto the elders and to the nobles that were in his city, dwelling with Naboth. 9 And she wrote in the letters, saying, Proclaim a fast, and set Naboth on high among the people: 10 And set two men, sons of Belial, before him, to bear witness against him, saying, Thou didst blaspheme God and the king. And then carry him out, and stone him, that he may die.8 Then Jezebel wrote letters in Ahab’s name, sealed them with his seal, and sent them to the elders and nobles who lived with Naboth in his city. 9 In the letters she wrote: “Proclaim a fast and give Naboth a seat of honor among the people. 10 But seat two scoundrels opposite him and have them testify, ‘You have cursed both God and the king!’ Then take him out and stone him to death.”
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People and places
People: Naboth