1Ki 21:2-3 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for 1Kgs 21:2-3: 21:2-3 Naboth refused Ahab’s generous offer to buy or exchange land for his vineyard. While he may have desired to sell, Naboth noted that the law said that inherited property should stay in the family or tribe that originally owned it (Lev 25:23-28 ; Num 36:7-9 ). Unlike the kings of the surrounding nations, who could seize whatever property they wished (1 Sam 8:11-17 ), Ahab was bound by Israel’s law.

a21:2-3►

bLev 25:23-28►

cNum 36:7-9►

d1 Sam 8:11-17►

‏ 1 Kings 21:2-3

Summary for 1Kgs 21:2-3: 21:2-3 ^a Naboth refused Ahab’s generous offer to buy or exchange land for his vineyard. While he may have desired to sell, Naboth noted that the law said that inherited property should stay in the family or tribe that originally owned it (Lev 25:23-28 ^b; Num 36:7-9 ^c). Unlike the kings of the surrounding nations, who could seize whatever property they wished (1 Sam 8:11-17 ^d), Ahab was bound by Israel’s law.