1 Kings 21:16

16 When he heard about Naboth's death, Ahab went to confiscate the vineyard.

1 Kings 21:16 Meaning and Commentary

1 Kings 21:16

And it came to pass, when Ahab heard that Naboth was dead,
&c.] Of which he was informed by Jezebel:

that Ahab rose up to go down to the vineyard of Naboth the Jezreelite,
to take possession of it;
if it was in Jezreel, that was sixteen miles from Samaria, and lay lower than that, in a valley, and therefore he is said to go down to it; and which he did very likely in great state and pomp, many of his nobles and captains accompanying him, as we read that Jehu and Bidkar did ride after him at this time, ( 2 Kings 9:25 ) .

1 Kings 21:16 In-Context

14 Then the leaders sent [this message] to Jezebel: "Naboth has been stoned to death."

15 Jezebel received the message and said to Ahab, "Get up! Confiscate the vineyard which Naboth from Jezreel refused to sell you. He's dead now."

16 When he heard about Naboth's death, Ahab went to confiscate the vineyard.

17 Then the LORD spoke his word to Elijah from Tishbe:

18 "Go, meet King Ahab of Israel, who lives in Samaria. He went to confiscate Naboth's vineyard.