1 Rois - Caput 21

1 Rois 21.1 post verba autem haec vinea erat Naboth Hiezrahelitae qui erat in Hiezrahel iuxta palatium Ahab regis Samariae 1 Rois 21.2 locutus est ergo Ahab ad Naboth dicens da mihi vineam tuam ut faciam mihi hortum holerum quia vicina est et prope domum meam daboque tibi pro ea vineam meliorem aut si tibi commodius putas argenti pretium quanto digna est 1 Rois 21.3 cui respondit Naboth propitius mihi sit Dominus ne dem hereditatem patrum meorum tibi 1 Rois 21.4 venit ergo Ahab in domum suam indignans et frendens super verbo quod locutus fuerat ad eum Naboth Hiezrahelites dicens non do tibi hereditatem patrum meorum et proiciens se in lectulum suum avertit faciem ad parietem et non comedit panem 1 Rois 21.5 ingressa est autem ad eum Hiezabel uxor sua dixitque ei quid est hoc unde anima tua contristata est et quare non comedis panem 1 Rois 21.6 qui respondit ei locutus sum Naboth Hiezrahelitae et dixi ei da mihi vineam tuam accepta pecunia aut si tibi placet dabo tibi vineam pro ea et ille ait non do tibi vineam meam 1 Rois 21.7 dixit ergo ad eum Hiezabel uxor eius grandis auctoritatis es et bene regis regnum Israhel surge et comede panem et aequo esto animo ego dabo tibi vineam Naboth Hiezrahelitae 1 Rois 21.8 scripsit itaque litteras ex nomine Ahab et signavit eas anulo eius et misit ad maiores natu et ad optimates qui erant in civitate eius et habitabant cum Naboth 1 Rois 21.9 litterarum autem erat ista sententia praedicate ieiunium et sedere facite Naboth inter primos populi 1 Rois 21.10 et submittite duos viros filios Belial contra eum et falsum testimonium dicant benedixit Deum et regem et educite eum et lapidate sicque moriatur 1 Rois 21.12 praedicaverunt ieiunium et sedere fecerunt Naboth inter primos populi 1 Rois 21.13 et adductis duobus viris filiis diaboli fecerunt eos sedere contra eum at illi scilicet ut viri diabolici dixerunt contra eum testimonium coram multitudine benedixit Naboth Deo et regi quam ob rem eduxerunt eum extra civitatem et lapidibus interfecerunt 1 Rois 21.14 miseruntque ad Hiezabel dicentes lapidatus est Naboth et mortuus est 1 Rois 21.15 factum est autem cum audisset Hiezabel lapidatum Naboth et mortuum locuta est ad Ahab surge posside vineam Naboth Hiezrahelitae qui noluit tibi adquiescere et dare eam accepta pecunia non enim vivit Naboth sed mortuus est 1 Rois 21.16 quod cum audisset Ahab mortuum videlicet Naboth surrexit et descendebat in vineam Naboth Hiezrahelitae ut possideret eam 1 Rois 21.17 factus est igitur sermo Domini ad Heliam Thesbiten dicens 1 Rois 21.18 surge et descende in occursum Ahab regis Israhel qui est in Samaria ecce ad vineam Naboth descendit ut possideat eam 1 Rois 21.19 et loqueris ad eum dicens haec dicit Dominus occidisti insuper et possedisti et post haec addes haec dicit Dominus in loco hoc in quo linxerunt canes sanguinem Naboth lambent tuum quoque sanguinem 1 Rois 21.20 et ait Ahab ad Heliam num invenisti me inimice mee qui dixit inveni eo quod venundatus sis ut faceres malum in conspectu Domini 1 Rois 21.21 ecce ego inducam super te malum et demetam posteriora tua et interficiam de Ahab mingentem ad parietem et clausum et ultimum in Israhel 1 Rois 21.22 et dabo domum tuam sicut domum Hieroboam filii Nabath et sicut domum Baasa filii Ahia quia egisti ut me ad iracundiam provocares et peccare fecisti Israhel 1 Rois 21.23 sed et de Hiezabel locutus est Dominus dicens canes comedent Hiezabel in agro Hiezrahel 1 Rois 21.24 si mortuus fuerit Ahab in civitate comedent eum canes si autem mortuus fuerit in agro comedent eum volucres caeli 1 Rois 21.25 igitur non fuit alter talis ut Ahab qui venundatus est ut faceret malum in conspectu Domini concitavit enim eum Hiezabel uxor sua 1 Rois 21.26 et abominabilis effectus est in tantum ut sequeretur idola quae fecerant Amorrei quos consumpsit Dominus a facie filiorum Israhel 1 Rois 21.27 itaque cum audisset Ahab sermones istos scidit vestem suam et operuit cilicio carnem suam ieiunavitque et dormivit in sacco et ambulabat dimisso capite 1 Rois 21.28 factus est autem sermo Domini ad Heliam Thesbiten dicens 1 Rois 21.29 nonne vidisti humiliatum Ahab coram me quia igitur humiliatus est mei causa non inducam malum in diebus eius sed in diebus filii sui inferam malum domui eius

1 Rois : Caput 21

Naboth's Vineyard: A Reflection on Greed and Injustice

The narrative of 1 Kings chapter 21 immerses us in a tragic episode in Israel's history, revealing how greed can lead to injustice and divine judgment. This powerful text highlights King Ahab's insatiable desire for Naboth's vineyard, as well as the diabolical plot orchestrated by Jezebel, which led to the murder of an innocent man.

This chapter addresses essential themes such as the abuse of power, integrity, and the prophecy of judgment. It also illustrates Ahab's temporary repentance, highlighting human fragility in the face of temptation. We invite you to examine with us five biblical passages that shed light on the principles of justice and the consequences of sin, as highlighted in this disturbing story.

Exodus 20:17

"You shall not covet your neighbor's house. You shall not covet your neighbor's wife, nor his male or female servants, nor his ox or his donkey, nor anything that belongs to him. » This commandment resonates deeply in the context of the story of Ahab, who coveted Naboth's vineyard, thus illustrating the sin that led to unjust acts.

Micah 2:1-2

“Woe to those who plot wickedness, to those who plot wickedness in their beds! At dawn they carry it out, for it is in their hands. They covet the land and possess it; they covet houses and take them. They do violence to a man and his household, to the owner and his inheritance. » This prophetic passage highlights the reprehensible actions of Ahab and Jezebel, condemning those who abuse their power to seize the property of others.

Psalms 9:12

"He who demands satisfaction for bloodshed remembers the humble; do not ignore their cry. » This verse recalls the divine justice manifested against Ahab and Jezebel in response to the murder of Naboth, affirming that no one can escape God's justice.

James 5:6

"You have condemned and killed the righteous, and he offered no resistance. » This passage from the New Testament is echoed in the tragic situation of Naboth, the victim of an unjust condemnation and murder orchestrated by Ahab and Jezebel.

2 Kings 9:36

"They returned and told Jehu, who said, 'This is what the Lord has said through his servant Elijah the Tishbite: In the land of Jezreel, dogs will eat the flesh of Jezebel.' » » This verse testifies to the fulfillment of Elijah's prophecy against Jezebel, spoken in 1 Kings 21:23, illustrating that divine justice always triumphs in the end.

As we meditate on these passages, we are called to reflect on how we manage our desires and power, so as not to fall into the trap of greed and injustice. May God guide us on the path of justice and integrity.