1Ki 21:13 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for 1Kgs 21:13-14: 21:13-14 As with Achan (Josh 7:24-26 ), Naboth’s sons were killed at the same time (see 2 Kgs 9:26 ), in this case to prevent the property from passing on to them. Because the charge carried the penalty of state execution (Deut 13:10-11 ; 17:5 ) and because Naboth no longer had male heirs, Ahab exercised the royal prerogative of confiscating the property (see 1 Sam 8:14 ).

a21:13-14►

bJosh 7:24-26►

c2 Kgs 9:26►

dDeut 13:10-11►

f1 Sam 8:14►

‏ 1 Kings 21:13

Summary for 1Kgs 21:13-14: 21:13-14 ^a As with Achan (Josh 7:24-26 ^b), Naboth’s sons were killed at the same time (see 2 Kgs 9:26 ^c), in this case to prevent the property from passing on to them. Because the charge carried the penalty of state execution (Deut 13:10-11 ^d; 17:5 ^e) and because Naboth no longer had male heirs, Ahab exercised the royal prerogative of confiscating the property (see 1 Sam 8:14 ^f).