열왕기상 21:5-24 KRV

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Kings 21:7

The meaning is, “Art thou king, and yet sufferest thyself to be thwarted in this way by a mere subject? I, the queen, the weak woman, will give thee the vineyard, if thou, the king, the strong man, wilt do nothing.” read more

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Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Kings 21:8

Seal - The seal is a very ancient invention. Judah’s signet and Pharaoh’s signet-ring are mentioned in Genesis Genesis 38:18; Genesis 41:42. Signets of Egyptian kings have been found which are referred to about 2000 B.C. Sennacherib’s signet, and an impression of Sargon’s, are still extant. There can be no doubt that in the East, from a very remote antiquity, kings had seals and appended them to all documents which they set forth under their authority. (Compare also Esther 3:12; Esther 8:8;... read more

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Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Kings 21:9

The object of this fast was at once to raise a prejudice against Naboth, who was assumed by the elders to have disgraced the town; and at the same time to give an air of religion to the proceedings, which might blind persons to their real injustice.Set Naboth on high among his people - This was not an order to do Naboth any, even apparent, honor; but simply a command to bring him forward before a court or assembly, where he might be seen by all, tried, and condemned. read more

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Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Kings 21:10

Sons of Belial - i. e., “worthless persons” (Deuteronomy 13:13 note). Witnesses must be two in number according to the Law Numbers 35:30; Deuteronomy 17:6; Deuteronomy 19:15.The word rendered “blaspheme” is that which commonly means “bless.” The opposite sense of “cursing,” seems, however, to be required here and in Job 1:5, Job 1:11; Job 2:5. Perhaps the best explanation of the bad sense of the original word is to be found in the practice of blessing by way of salutation, not only on meeting,... read more

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Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Kings 21:11

The ready submission of the elders and nobles implies a deep moral degradation among the Israelites, the fruit of their lapse into idolatry. read more

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Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Kings 21:13

Naboth had sons who were also put to death at this time (marginal reference). It is not improbable that they were stoned together with their parent (compare Joshua 7:24-25). In the East, a parent’s guilt constantly involves the punishment of his children. Contrast 2 Kings 14:6. read more

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Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Kings 21:16

To take possession of it - The goods of traitors appear to have been forfeited to the crown by the Jewish law as they still are almost universally throughout the East. Compare 2 Samuel 16:4. read more

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Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Kings 21:19

Hast thou killed, and also taken possession? - These words rebuke especially Ahab’s indecent haste. He went to Jezreel the very day after Naboth’s execution 2 Kings 9:26.The prophecy following had a double fulfillment. The main fulfillment was by the casting of the dead body of Jehoram into Naboth’s plot of ground at Jezreel, where, like Naboth’s, it was left for the dogs to eat 2 Kings 9:25. This spot, which was just outside the city wall, and close to a gate 2 Kings 9:31, was probably the... read more

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Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Kings 21:20

The words “O mine enemy,” may refer partly to the old antagonism (marginal reference; 1 Kings 17:1; 1 Kings 19:2-3); but the feeling which it expresses is rather that of present oppositions - the opposition between good and evil, light and darkness John 3:20.Thou hast sold thyself to work evil - Compare the marginal references. The metaphor is taken from the practice of men’s selling themselves into slavery, and so giving themselves wholly up to work the will of their master. This was a... read more

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Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Kings 21:21

The prophet changes, without warning, from speaking in his own person to speaking in the person of God. The transition is abrupt, probably because the compiler follows his materials closely, compressing by omission. One fragment omitted here is preserved in 2 Kings 9:26. read more

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Kings 21:7

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Kings 21:8

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Kings 21:9

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Kings 21:10

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Kings 21:11

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Kings 21:13

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Kings 21:16

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Kings 21:19

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Kings 21:20

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Kings 21:21

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