1 Kings 21:17

Translations

Modern

Then the word of the LORD came to Elijah the Tishbite, saying,

Traditional

And the word of the Lord came to Elijah the Tishbite, saying,

Literal

And the word of YHWH came to Elijah the Tishbite, saying,

Latin

Factus est igitur sermo Domini ad Eliam Thesbiten, dicens:

Original

Hebrew

English

Then the word of the LORD came to Elijah the Tishbite, saying,

Notes

1 Kings 21:17–22

Elijah announced God's judgment on Ahab as he was about to take over the vineyard. Since Ahab caused Naboth's death and took his field, Ahab and his family would be destroyed. The prophecy about Ahab's children would come true when Jehu removed Baal worshipers from Israel (2 Kings 9:30–37; 10:1–11).

Theme notes and profiles

Ahab Elijah Jezebel Apostasy and Renewal Prophets in 1 Kings Social Justice

Events

Prophecies of Elijahc. 910 BC

Related verses

Psalm 9:12
For the Avenger of bloodshed remembers; He does not ignore the cry of the afflicted.
2 Kings 5:26
But Elisha questioned him, “Did not my spirit go with you when the man got down from his chariot to meet you? Is this the time to accept money and clothing, olive groves and vineyards, sheep and oxen, menservants and maidservants?
Isaiah 26:21
For behold, the LORD is coming out of His dwelling to punish the inhabitants of the earth for their iniquity. The earth will reveal her bloodshed and will no longer conceal her slain.
2 Kings 1:15–16
Then the angel of the LORD said to Elijah, “Go down with him. Do not be afraid of him.” So Elijah got up and went down with him to the king.

People

Elijah: A prophet during the reigns of Ahab and Ahaziah

Places

Tishbe: Hometown of the prophet Elijah

Glossary

Ahab (King) Archaeology and the Bible Curse, Cursed Elijah Jezreel (Place) Kings, Books of First and Second Naboth Ordain, Ordination Queen Tishbe Witness

Topics

Elijah: Prophecies of The Destruction of Ahab and his House Homicide: Felonious: Ahab and Jezebel Naboth: His Vineyard Forcibly Taken by Ahab; Stoned at the Instigation of Jezebel Prophecy: (Respecting Individuals, See Under Their Names): Elijah Prophets were Sent to Denounce the Wickedness of Kings Repentance: Ahab, when Reproved by Elijah for Ahab's Idolatry Usurpation of Executive Power in Ordering Naboth's Death and Confiscation of his Vineyard Women: Jezebel, in Her Evil Counsels To, and Influence Over, Ahab

1 Kings 21:17

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