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v. 20. The Life and Times of Elijah the Prophet The Prophet and the Pagans ( 1 Kings 16:29-17:24) 13. [2.] b) It consists in not over-rating any thing we do. Cricket Match only on ESPNcricinfo.com. 1 Kings 21:17-29. Plano Bible Chapel - Plano Bible Chapel | 1900 Shiloh Road, Plano 75074 Ahab's humiliation under the sentence passed upon him, and the favourable message sent him thereupon. Naboth, perhaps, had been pleased that he had a vineyard situated so near the palace, but the situation proved fatal to him; many a man's possessions have been his snare, and his neighbourhood to greatness, of bad consequence. Now that he is pleasing himself with his ill-gotten wealth, and giving direction for the turning of this vineyard into a flower-garden, his meat in his bowels is turned. i. i. Full Scorecard of Kings vs United 19th Match 2022/23 - Score Report a. 1) Ahab was self-centred not God-centred. 17 And the word of the Lord came to Elijah the Tishbite, saying, 18 Arise, go down to meet Ahab king of Israel, which is in Samaria: behold, he is in the vineyard of Naboth, whither he is gone down to possess it. And it came to pass after these things that Naboth the Jezreelite had a vineyard which was in Jezreel, next to the palace of Ahab king of Samaria. 1 Kings Chapter 17 Summary, Audio & Text (KJV) - Totally History He was still a proud hardened sinner, and yet thus reduced. It is a true saying, "That soul in which God dwells not, has no happiness: and he who has God has a satisfying portion." Ahab goes to take possession, ver 15-16. Or, if neither would make him a good title, the absolute power of Jezebel would give it to him, and who would dare to oppose her will? d. Naboth has blasphemed God and the king: Jesus was charged with similar crimes, accused of offending both God and Caesar. 12/06 - 12/13 (29) 11/29 - 12/06 (29) 11/22 - 11/29 (23 ) 11/15 - 11/ . 15 And it came to pass, when Jezebel heard that Naboth was stoned, and was dead, that Jezebel said to Ahab, Arise, take possession of the vineyard of Naboth the Jezreelite, which he refused to give thee for money: for Naboth is not alive, but dead. Under pretence of comforting her afflicted husband, she feeds his pride and passion, and blows the coals of his corruptions. [1.] Instead of shrinking with horror from the atrocious crime, Ahab eagerly hastened to his newly acquired property. And he answered, I have found thee: because thou hast sold thyself to work evil in the sight of the Lord. The penitent heart ever meets the merciful eye of God; repentance is highly esteemed by the Father of compassion, even where it is comparatively shallow and short-lived. (Clarke).