1 Kings 21:1-10
King Ahab wanted to buy the vineyard belong to Naborh the Jezreelite. But Naboth replied, "The Lord forbid that I should give you the inheritance of my fathers."
Ahab went home, sullen and angry because Naboth refused sell him the inheritance.
His wife said, " Is this how you act as king over Isreal? Get up and eat! I'll get you the vineyard of Naboth the Jezreelite."
She wrote letters in Ahab's name, placed his seal on the, and sent the to the elders and nobles who lived in Naboth's cit with him. She asked them set two scoundrels opposite Naboth and have them testify that he gas cursed both God and the king. Then take hi out and stone him to death.
Why?
Actually it is possible to sell land of inheritance to others, like David bought a land to build an altar for the Lord, but Ahab is a bad king so Nobath refuse sell his inheritance.
Seizure (奪取) or compulsory(義務) purchase of and was illegal in Israel. A man's heritage has to be handed on to the next generation. But other people's rights do not bother Jezebel. While her husband sulks like a spoilt child(被寵壞的孩子), she quietly arranges for Naborh's liquidation(清算). She has only to contrive(圖謀) a blasphemy charge - backed of course by the statutory(法定的) number of witness - and the 'criminal's lands are forfeit(喪失).
Like something much more or desire some matter may induce spiritual fall,
Like spoilt child may cause many trouble to him and his family.
How?
Do not desire something more than the Lord, it may lead to death. Good desire may make us improve, but just desire without limitation cause downfall.
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