1 Kings 21:14

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

1 Kings 21:14 Meaning and Commentary

1 Kings 21:14

Then they sent to Jezebel, saying, Naboth is stoned, and is
dead.
] Not only stoned, but stoned to death. This message was sent to her from the magistrates of Jezreel; for though the letters came in Ahab's name, they might be privately informed that this was a scheme of Jezebel's; besides, they knew she had the sway at court, and especially that the news of this man's death would be acceptable to her, and the more if he was of the 7000 that would not bow the knee to Baal.

1 Kings 21:14 In-Context

12 They announced a fast and had Naboth seated as the leader of the people.

13 The two good-for-nothing men came in and sat opposite him. In front of the people, these men accused Naboth of cursing God and the king. So the people stoned him to death outside the city.

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.