Pentecost Season · Proper 6 · Year C
1 Kings 21:1-10, (11-14), 15-21a
Naboth's Vineyard
June 18, 2028
Overview & Insights
"Have you killed, and also taken possession?" (1 Kings 21:19)
When Naboth refuses to sell his ancestral vineyard to King Ahab, Queen Jezebel arranges false charges that get Naboth stoned to death so Ahab can seize the land. Elijah confronts Ahab in the stolen vineyard and pronounces God's judgment on the royal house for the murder and theft.
From Sermons.com: Join Today to access the most scholarly & well written preaching resources anywhere.
Take it further
Commentary
1 Kings 21 Commentaries BibleHub
Aggregates classic commentaries on Ahab and Jezebel's seizure of Naboth's vineyard.
1 Kings 21 Commentary: Naboth's Vineyard Enduring Word · David Guzik
David Guzik's chapter commentary on the injustice against Naboth and Elijah's rebuke.
1 Kings 21:1-10, (11-14), 15-21a Center for Excellence in Preaching
Preaching-focused notes on Ahab's disproportionate, childish response to Naboth's refusal.
Commentary on 1 Kings 21:1-10 [11-14] 15-21a Working Preacher
Luther Seminary's lectionary commentary on royal power abused against a faithful landholder.
1 Kings 21 Commentary Precept Austin
Verse-by-verse word study compilation on the plot against Naboth.
Background & Word Study
1 Kings 21:1 Interlinear BibleHub
Hebrew interlinear for Naboth's refusal to give up his "ancestral inheritance."
1 Kings 21 (Hebrew Text) Sefaria
Sefaria's Hebrew-English side-by-side text of the Naboth narrative.
Kings Video Overview BibleProject
Places Ahab and Jezebel's crime within the larger story of 1-2 Kings.
Prep at sermons.com
Ready to write?
- Full sermons on Luke 7:36-8:3
- Illustrations cleared for use in worship
- Commentary, quotes, and Bible dictionary
Trusted by pastors since 1995.
Free every Tuesday
Illustrations & Sermon Prep in your inbox
The coming Sunday’s readings, a cleared-for-use illustration, and a sermon-prep head start. One email, free.