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1 Kings 21:12

Naboth

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.

11 And the men of his city, even the elders and the nobles who were the inhabitants in his city, did as Jezebel had sent unto them, and as it was written in the letters which she had sent unto them.

They proclaimed a fast, and set Naboth on high among the people.

13 And there came in two men, children of Belial, and sat before him: and the men of Belial witnessed against him, even against Naboth, in the presence of the people, saying, Naboth did blaspheme God and the king. Then they carried him forth out of the city, and stoned him with stones, that he died.

14 Then they sent to Jezebel, saying, Naboth is stoned, and is dead.

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BSB
They proclaimed a fast and gave Naboth a seat of honor among the people.
KJV
They proclaimed a fast, and set Naboth on high among the people.
WEB
They proclaimed a fast, and set Naboth on high among the people.
ASV
They proclaimed a fast, and set Naboth on high among the people.
DARBY
they proclaimed a fast, and set Naboth at the head of the people.
BLB
They proclaimed a fast and seated Naboth with high honor among the people.
ÅB
De utropte en faste og lot Nabot sitte øverst blant folket,
OTB
De kunngjorde en faste og plasserte Nabot på en fremtredende plass blant folket.
B1930
De utropte en faste og lot Nabot sitte øverst blandt folket,

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Cross references

  • Isaiah 58:4

    Behold, 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.

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  • 1 Kings 21:8–10

    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.

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