So Ahab went home angry and sullen because of Naboth’s answer. The king went to bed with his face to the wall and refused to eat!

“What’s the matter?” his wife Jezebel asked him. “What’s made you so upset that you’re not eating?”

“I asked Naboth to sell me his vineyard or trade it, but he refused!” Ahab told her.

“Are you the king of Israel or not?” Jezebel demanded. “Get up and eat something, and don’t worry about it. I’ll get you Naboth’s vineyard!”

1 Kings 21:4-7

But the LORD said to Elijah, “Go down to meet King Ahab of Israel, who rules in Samaria. He will be at Naboth’s vineyard in Jezreel, claiming it for himself. Give him this message: ‘This is what the LORD says: Wasn’t it enough that you killed Naboth? Must you rob him, too? Because you have done this, dogs will lick your blood at the very place where they licked the blood of Naboth!’”
1 Kings 21:17-19

• Ahab: King of Israel, desires what he shouldn’t have. 
• Jezebel: His queen, uses deceit and power to get her way. 
• Naboth: A faithful Israelite who obeys God’s law. 
• Elijah: God’s prophet who delivers divine judgment. 
• Ahab wanted Naboth’s vineyard. 
• Naboth refuses, honoring God’s law. 
• Ahab throws a temper tantrum. 
• Jezebel tells him that she can get the vineyard. 
• Jezebel has Naboth killed. 
• Elijah confronts Ahab with God’s judgment. 
• Ahab shows partial repentance; judgment is delayed but not canceled. 
• Covetousness leads to sin. 
• Desire unchecked can become destructive. 
• Jezebel uses authority to twist justice. 
• God holds leaders accountable. 
• Elijah’s prophecy shows God is just and nothing is hidden from Him. 
• Naboth values obedience over convenience or safety. 
• Ahab’s humility delays disaster. 
• God is merciful, even to the undeserving. 
• Don’t let envy control you. 
• It’s never too late to repent..but don’t wait. 

Stand for truth and integrity, even when it is costly. Use influence wisely. Trust that God sees injustice, and will act in His time.