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Themes in 1 Kings 21

1 Kings 21:1 (show verse)

Some time passed after these events. Naboth the Jezreelite had a vineyard; it was in Jezreel next to the palace of Ahab king of Samaria.

Grape » Grown » At jezreel
Indictments » Instances of » Naboth on the charge of blasphemy
Jezreel » A city » A city of the tribe of issachar » Ahab's residence in
Jezreel » A city » A city of the tribe of issachar » Naboth's vineyard in
King » Profiting from » Confiscations of property
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Ahab
Naboth » His vineyard forcibly taken by ahab; stoned at the instigation of jezebel
Palace » For kings
ancient Samaria » Samaria the capital of » Kings of israel sometime took their titles from
Women » Instances of » Jezebel, in her conspiracy against naboth, to cheat him out of his vineyard

So Ahab spoke to Naboth, saying, “Give me your vineyard so I can have it for a vegetable garden, since it is right next to my palace. I will give you a better vineyard in its place, or if you prefer, I will give you its value in silver.”

Covetousness » Exemplified » Ahab
Covetousness » Natural fruits of » Meanness
Covetousness » Instances of » Ahab, in desiring naboth's vineyard
Dishonesty » Instances of » Ahab confiscates naboth's vineyard
Gardens » Kinds of, mentioned in scripture » Herbs
Herbs » Cultivated in gardens
Indictments » Instances of » Naboth on the charge of blasphemy
King » Profiting from » Confiscations of property
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Ahab
Naboth » His vineyard forcibly taken by ahab; stoned at the instigation of jezebel
Women » Instances of » Jezebel, in her conspiracy against naboth, to cheat him out of his vineyard

1 Kings 21:3 (show verse)

But Naboth said to Ahab, “I will never give my fathers’ inheritance to you.”

Covetousness » Exemplified » Ahab
Covetousness » Instances of » Ahab, in desiring naboth's vineyard
Dishonesty » Instances of » Ahab confiscates naboth's vineyard
Indictments » Instances of » Naboth on the charge of blasphemy
King » Profiting from » Confiscations of property
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Ahab
Naboth » His vineyard forcibly taken by ahab; stoned at the instigation of jezebel
Women » Instances of » Jezebel, in her conspiracy against naboth, to cheat him out of his vineyard

1 Kings 21:4 (show verse)

So Ahab went to his palace resentful and angry because of what Naboth the Jezreelite had told him. He had said, “I will not give you my fathers’ inheritance.” He lay down on his bed, turned his face away, and didn’t eat any food.

Ahab » Facts concerning » Was weak-minded
Anger » Sinful, exemplified » Ahab
Anger » Instances of » Ahab, because naboth would not sell his vineyard
Beds » Persons sometimes took to, in grief
Covetousness » Exemplified » Ahab
Covetousness » Instances of » Ahab, in desiring naboth's vineyard
Dishonesty » Instances of » Ahab confiscates naboth's vineyard
Indictments » Instances of » Naboth on the charge of blasphemy
King » Profiting from » Confiscations of property
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Ahab
Naboth » His vineyard forcibly taken by ahab; stoned at the instigation of jezebel
Women » Instances of » Jezebel, in her conspiracy against naboth, to cheat him out of his vineyard

1 Kings 21:5 (show verse)

Then his wife Jezebel came to him and said to him, “Why are you so upset that you refuse to eat?”

Covetousness » Instances of » Ahab, in desiring naboth's vineyard
Dishonesty » Instances of » Ahab confiscates naboth's vineyard
Government » Corruption in
Indictments » Instances of » Naboth on the charge of blasphemy
Jezebel » Wickedly accomplishes the death of naboth
King » Influential queens » Jezebel
King » Profiting from » Confiscations of property
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Ahab
Naboth » His vineyard forcibly taken by ahab; stoned at the instigation of jezebel
Women » Jezebel » General references to
Women » Queens » Jezebel » Characteristics of » A murderess
Women » Instances of » Jezebel, in her conspiracy against naboth, to cheat him out of his vineyard

1 Kings 21:6 (show verse)

“Because I spoke to Naboth the Jezreelite,” he replied. “I told him: Give me your vineyard for silver, or if you wish, I will give you a vineyard in its place. But he said, ‘I won’t give you my vineyard!’”

Covetousness » Instances of » Ahab, in desiring naboth's vineyard
Dishonesty » Instances of » Ahab confiscates naboth's vineyard
Government » Corruption in
Indictments » Instances of » Naboth on the charge of blasphemy
Jezebel » Wickedly accomplishes the death of naboth
King » Influential queens » Jezebel
King » Profiting from » Confiscations of property
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Ahab
Naboth » His vineyard forcibly taken by ahab; stoned at the instigation of jezebel
Women » Queens » Jezebel » Characteristics of » A murderess
Women » Instances of » Jezebel, in her conspiracy against naboth, to cheat him out of his vineyard

1 Kings 21:7 (show verse)

Then his wife Jezebel said to him, “Now, exercise your royal power over Israel. Get up, eat some food, and be happy. For I will give you the vineyard of Naboth the Jezreelite.”

Ahab » Facts concerning » The tool of his wife jezebel
Business life » Dishonesty » Examples of
Confiscation » By ahab, of naboth's vineyard
Covetousness » Instances of » Ahab, in desiring naboth's vineyard
Dishonesty » Examples of
Dishonesty » Instances of » Ahab confiscates naboth's vineyard
Evil » Temptresses, examples of women who have enticed men to sin » Jezebel
Exposure » No matter how committed, sin will be exposed » Like the sin of ahab, it may be prompted by others
Falsehood » Instances of » The conspirators against naboth
Government » Monarchical » By solomon
Government » Corruption in
Indictments » Instances of » Naboth on the charge of blasphemy
Jezebel » Wickedly accomplishes the death of naboth
King » Influential queens » Jezebel
King » Profiting from » Confiscations of property
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Ahab
Naboth » His vineyard forcibly taken by ahab; stoned at the instigation of jezebel
Sin » Will be exposed, no matter how committed » Like the sin of ahab, it may be prompted by others
Sinners » Snared no matter how committed, sin will be exposed » Like the sin of ahab, it may be prompted by others
Temptresses » Eve » Jezebel
Vices » Dishonesty » Examples of
Women » Temptresses » Jezebel
Women » Queens » Jezebel » Characteristics of » A murderess
Women » Instances of » Jezebel, in her conspiracy against naboth, to cheat him out of his vineyard

1 Kings 21:8 (show verse)

So she wrote letters in Ahab’s name and sealed them with his seal. She sent the letters to the elders and nobles who lived with Naboth in his city.

Confiscation » By ahab, of naboth's vineyard
Conspiracy » Instances of » Of jezebel, against naboth
Covetousness » Instances of » Ahab, in desiring naboth's vineyard
Dishonesty » Instances of » Ahab confiscates naboth's vineyard
Elders » Governmental
Falsehood » Instances of » The conspirators against naboth
Forgery » By jezebel
Government » Mosaic » Corrupt
Government » Monarchical » By solomon
Government » Corruption in
Indictments » Instances of » Naboth on the charge of blasphemy
Jezebel » Wickedly accomplishes the death of naboth
Judge » Corrupt, instances of » The judges of jezreel
King » Influential queens » Jezebel
King » Profiting from » Confiscations of property
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Ahab
Leaders » Elders » Governmental
Murder » The wicked » Encourage others to commit
Naboth » His vineyard forcibly taken by ahab; stoned at the instigation of jezebel
Perjury » Instances of » Witnesses against naboth
Religious » Elders » Governmental
Seal » A stamp used for signifying documents » Decrees signified by
Seal » A stamp used for signifying documents » Documents sealed with » Ahab's letter
Seals » Impressions of » Attached to all royal decrees
Women » Queens » Jezebel » Characteristics of » A murderess
Women » Instances of » Jezebel, in her conspiracy against naboth, to cheat him out of his vineyard
Women » Wicked » Commits forgery

1 Kings 21:9 (show verse)

In the letters, she wrote:

Proclaim a fast and seat Naboth at the head of the people.

1 Kings 21:10 (show verse)

Then seat two wicked men opposite him and have them testify against him, saying, “You have cursed God and the king!” Then take him out and stone him to death.

1 Kings 21:11 (show verse)

The men of his city, the elders and nobles who lived in his city, did as Jezebel had commanded them, as was written in the letters she had sent them.

1 Kings 21:12 (show verse)

They proclaimed a fast and seated Naboth at the head of the people.

1 Kings 21:13 (show verse)

The two wicked men came in and sat opposite him. Then the wicked men testified against Naboth in the presence of the people, saying, “Naboth has cursed God and the king!” So they took him outside the city and stoned him to death with stones.

false Accusation » Incidents illustrative of » Against naboth by jezebel
Blasphemy » False indictments for » Of naboth
Confiscation » By ahab, of naboth's vineyard
Conspiracy » Instances of » Of jezebel, against naboth
Covetousness » Instances of » Ahab, in desiring naboth's vineyard
Dishonesty » Instances of » Ahab confiscates naboth's vineyard
False teachers » Instances of » Witnesses » Against naboth
Falsehood » Instances of » The conspirators against naboth
Government » Mosaic » Corrupt
Government » Monarchical » By solomon
Government » Corruption in
Homicide » Instances of felonious » Ahab and jezebel
Indictments » Instances of » Naboth on the charge of blasphemy
Injustice » Examples of
Jezebel » Wickedly accomplishes the death of naboth
Judge » Corrupt, instances of » The judges of jezreel
King » Influential queens » Jezebel
King » Profiting from » Confiscations of property
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Ahab
Murder » Examples of
Murder » Exemplified » Elders of jezreel
Naboth » His vineyard forcibly taken by ahab; stoned at the instigation of jezebel
Perjury » Instances of » Witnesses against naboth
Punishments » Stoning » Examples of
Slander » Exemplified » Children of belial
Slander » Instances of » Of naboth, by jezebel
Stoning » Examples of
Stoning » Instances of stoning » Naboth
The Nation » Stoning » Examples of
Women » Queens » Jezebel » Characteristics of » A murderess
Women » Instances of » Jezebel, in her conspiracy against naboth, to cheat him out of his vineyard

1 Kings 21:14 (show verse)

Then they sent word to Jezebel, “Naboth has been stoned to death.”

Confiscation » By ahab, of naboth's vineyard
Covetousness » Instances of » Ahab, in desiring naboth's vineyard
Dishonesty » Instances of » Ahab confiscates naboth's vineyard
Government » Mosaic » Corrupt
Government » Monarchical » By solomon
Homicide » Instances of felonious » Ahab and jezebel
Indictments » Instances of » Naboth on the charge of blasphemy
Jezebel » Wickedly accomplishes the death of naboth
King » Influential queens » Jezebel
King » Profiting from » Confiscations of property
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Ahab
Naboth » His vineyard forcibly taken by ahab; stoned at the instigation of jezebel
Slander » Instances of » Of naboth, by jezebel
Women » Instances of » Jezebel, in her conspiracy against naboth, to cheat him out of his vineyard

1 Kings 21:15 (show verse)

When Jezebel heard that Naboth had been stoned to death, she said to Ahab, “Get up and take possession of the vineyard of Naboth the Jezreelite who refused to give it to you for silver, since Naboth isn’t alive, but dead.”

Confiscation » By ahab, of naboth's vineyard
Covetousness » Instances of » Ahab, in desiring naboth's vineyard
Dishonesty » Instances of » Ahab confiscates naboth's vineyard
Government » Monarchical » By solomon
Homicide » Instances of felonious » Ahab and jezebel
Indictments » Instances of » Naboth on the charge of blasphemy
Jezebel » Wickedly accomplishes the death of naboth
King » Influential queens » Jezebel
King » Profiting from » Confiscations of property
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Ahab
Naboth » His vineyard forcibly taken by ahab; stoned at the instigation of jezebel
Property » In real estate » Confiscation of (naboth's vineyard)
Women » Instances of » Jezebel, in her conspiracy against naboth, to cheat him out of his vineyard

1 Kings 21:16 (show verse)

When Ahab heard that Naboth was dead, he got up to go down to the vineyard of Naboth the Jezreelite to take possession of it.

Confiscation » Confiscation of property
Confiscation » By ahab, of naboth's vineyard
Covetousness » Instances of » Ahab, in desiring naboth's vineyard
Dishonesty » Instances of » Ahab confiscates naboth's vineyard
Government » Monarchical » By solomon
Homicide » Instances of felonious » Ahab and jezebel
Indictments » Instances of » Naboth on the charge of blasphemy
Jezebel » Wickedly accomplishes the death of naboth
King » Influential queens » Jezebel
King » Profiting from » Confiscations of property
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Ahab
Naboth » His vineyard forcibly taken by ahab; stoned at the instigation of jezebel
Property » In real estate » Confiscation of (naboth's vineyard)
Punishments » Confiscation of property
The Nation » Punishment » Confiscation of property
Women » Instances of » Jezebel, in her conspiracy against naboth, to cheat him out of his vineyard

1 Kings 21:17 (show verse)

Then the word of the Lord came to Elijah the Tishbite:

Elijah » Prophecies of » The destruction of ahab and his house
Homicide » Instances of felonious » Ahab and jezebel
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Ahab
Naboth » His vineyard forcibly taken by ahab; stoned at the instigation of jezebel
Prophecy » Respecting individuals, see under their names » the word of the lord came to," etc., To » Elijah
Prophets » Were sent to » Denounce the wickedness of kings
Repentance » Instances of » Ahab, when reproved by elijah for ahab's idolatry
Women » Instances of » Jezebel, in her evil counsels to, and influence over, ahab

1 Kings 21:18 (show verse)

“Get up and go to meet Ahab king of Israel, who is in Samaria. You’ll find him in Naboth’s vineyard, where he has gone to take possession of it.

divine Direction » Explicit instructions given » Pronouncing judgments
Elijah » Prophecies of » The destruction of ahab and his house
divine Guidance » Explicit instructions given » Pronouncing judgments
Homicide » Instances of felonious » Ahab and jezebel
Kings » Their revenues derived from » Punished for transgressing the divine law
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Ahab
Naboth » His vineyard forcibly taken by ahab; stoned at the instigation of jezebel
Prophecy » Miscellaneous, fulfilled » The death of ahab
Prophets » Were sent to » Denounce the wickedness of kings
Repentance » Instances of » Ahab, when reproved by elijah for ahab's idolatry
Women » Instances of » Jezebel, in her evil counsels to, and influence over, ahab

1 Kings 21:19 (show verse)

Tell him, ‘This is what the Lord says: Have you murdered and also taken possession?’ Then tell him, ‘This is what the Lord says: In the place where the dogs licked Naboth’s blood, the dogs will also lick your blood!’”

Ahab » King of israel » Prophecies against
divine Direction » Explicit instructions given » Pronouncing judgments
Dog » Habits of » Licking blood
Dogs » Described as » Fond of blood
Elijah » Miracles of » Prophecies of
Elijah » Prophecies of » The destruction of ahab and his house
divine Guidance » Explicit instructions given » Pronouncing judgments
Homicide » Instances of felonious » Ahab and jezebel
Judgments » Ahab and jezebel
Kings » Their revenues derived from » Punished for transgressing the divine law
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Ahab
Murder » God » Will avenge
Murder » Exemplified » Ahab
Naboth » His vineyard forcibly taken by ahab; stoned at the instigation of jezebel
Prophecy » Miscellaneous, fulfilled » The death of ahab
Prophets » Were sent to » Denounce the wickedness of kings
The Providence of God » Connected with the use of means
Repentance » Instances of » Ahab, when reproved by elijah for ahab's idolatry
Women » Instances of » Jezebel, in her evil counsels to, and influence over, ahab

1 Kings 21:20 (show verse)

Ahab said to Elijah, “So, you have caught me, my enemy.”

He replied, “I have caught you because you devoted yourself to do what is evil in the Lord’s sight.

Ahab » King of israel » Prophecies against
Bondage, spiritual » Sold under sin
Character » Of the wicked » Sold under sin
Character of the wicked » Sold under sin
Courage » Examples of » David
Courageous reformers » Elijah before king ahab
Elijah » Miracles of » Prophecies of
Elijah » Three times fed with divine supplies » Rebuked kings
Elijah » Prophecies of » The destruction of ahab and his house
Exposure » No matter how committed, sin will be exposed » Like the sin of ahab, it may be prompted by others
Homicide » Instances of felonious » Ahab and jezebel
Judgments » Ahab and jezebel
Kings » Their revenues derived from » Punished for transgressing the divine law
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Ahab
Leaders » Courageous reformers, rebuke sinful rulers » Elijah before king ahab
Prophecy » Miscellaneous, fulfilled » The death of ahab
Prophets » Were sent to » Denounce the wickedness of kings
Rebuke » Appointed by God corrupt » Elijah rebukes ahab
Courageous reformers » Rebuke sinful rulers » Elijah before king ahab
Religious » Reformers courageous reformers, rebuke sinful rulers » Elijah before king ahab
Religious » Courageous reformers, rebuke sinful rulers » Elijah before king ahab
Repentance » Instances of » Ahab, when reproved by elijah for ahab's idolatry
Reproof » Faithfulness in » Elijah, of ahab
Reproof » Despised » By ahab
Reproof » Exemplified » Elijah
Sin » Secret » Sold under
Sin » Will be exposed, no matter how committed » Like the sin of ahab, it may be prompted by others
Sin » For punishments, ancient modes of reacts » Elijah rebukes ahab
Sinners » Snared no matter how committed, sin will be exposed » Like the sin of ahab, it may be prompted by others
Women » Instances of » Jezebel, in her evil counsels to, and influence over, ahab

1 Kings 21:21 (show verse)

This is what the Lord says: ‘I am about to bring disaster on you and will sweep away your descendants:

I will eliminate all of Ahab’s males,
both slave and free, in Israel;

Ahab » King of israel » Prophecies against
Elijah » Miracles of » Prophecies of
Elijah » Prophecies of » The destruction of ahab and his house
Homicide » Instances of felonious » Ahab and jezebel
Judgments » Ahab and jezebel
Kings » Their revenues derived from » Punished for transgressing the divine law
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Ahab
Prophecy » Miscellaneous, fulfilled » The death of ahab
Prophets » Were sent to » Denounce the wickedness of kings
Repentance » Instances of » Ahab, when reproved by elijah for ahab's idolatry
Reproof » Faithfulness in » Elijah, of ahab
Rulers' » Wicked » Instances of » Ahab, serving baal
Women » Instances of » Jezebel, in her evil counsels to, and influence over, ahab

1 Kings 21:22 (show verse)

I will make your house like the house of Jeroboam son of Nebat and like the house of Baasha son of Ahijah, because you have provoked My anger and caused Israel to sin.

Ahab » King of israel » Prophecies against
Ahab » Facts concerning » His doom foretold by elijah
Baasha » King of israel
Elijah » Miracles of » Prophecies of
Elijah » Prophecies of » The destruction of ahab and his house
Homicide » Instances of felonious » Ahab and jezebel
Judgments » Ahab and jezebel
Kings » Their revenues derived from » Punished for transgressing the divine law
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Ahab
Prophecy » Miscellaneous, fulfilled » The death of ahab
Prophets » Were sent to » Denounce the wickedness of kings
Repentance » Instances of » Ahab, when reproved by elijah for ahab's idolatry
Reproof » Faithfulness in » Elijah, of ahab
Rulers' » Wicked » Instances of » Ahab, serving baal
Women » Instances of » Jezebel, in her evil counsels to, and influence over, ahab

1 Kings 21:23 (show verse)

The Lord also speaks of Jezebel: The dogs will eat Jezebel in the plot of land at Jezreel:

Ahab » King of israel » Prophecies against
Elijah » Miracles of » Prophecies of
Elijah » Prophecies of » The destruction of ahab and his house
Homicide » Instances of felonious » Ahab and jezebel
Jezebel » Death of, foretold
Judgments » Ahab and jezebel
Kings » Their revenues derived from » Punished for transgressing the divine law
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Ahab
Prophecy » Miscellaneous, fulfilled » The death of ahab
Prophecy » Miscellaneous, fulfilled » Jezebel's tragic death
Repentance » Instances of » Ahab, when reproved by elijah for ahab's idolatry
Reproof » Faithfulness in » Elijah, of ahab
Rulers' » Wicked » Instances of » Ahab, serving baal
Women » Jezebel » General references to
Women » Instances of » Jezebel, in her evil counsels to, and influence over, ahab

1 Kings 21:24 (show verse)

He who belongs to Ahab and dies in the city, the dogs will eat,
and he who dies in the field, the birds of the sky will eat.’”

Ahab » King of israel » Prophecies against
Elijah » Miracles of » Prophecies of
Elijah » Prophecies of » The destruction of ahab and his house
Homicide » Instances of felonious » Ahab and jezebel
Judgments » Ahab and jezebel
Kings » Their revenues derived from » Punished for transgressing the divine law
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Ahab
Prophecy » Miscellaneous, fulfilled » The death of ahab
Repentance » Instances of » Ahab, when reproved by elijah for ahab's idolatry
Reproof » Faithfulness in » Elijah, of ahab
Rulers' » Wicked » Instances of » Ahab, serving baal
Women » Instances of » Jezebel, in her evil counsels to, and influence over, ahab

1 Kings 21:25 (show verse)

Still, there was no one like Ahab, who devoted himself to do what was evil in the Lord’s sight, because his wife Jezebel incited him.

Ahab » General references to
Ahab » King of israel » Idolatry of
Ahab » Facts concerning » The tool of his wife jezebel
Elijah » Prophecies of » The destruction of ahab and his house
Evil » Influences » Evil influences emanate from the unGodly
Evil » Temptresses, examples of women who have enticed men to sin » Jezebel
Influence » Evil influences emanate from the unGodly
evil Influences » Evil influences emanate from the unGodly
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Ahab
Repentance » Instances of » Ahab, when reproved by elijah for ahab's idolatry
Rulers' » Wicked » Instances of » Ahab, serving baal
Sin » The wicked » Tempt others to
Temptresses » Eve » Jezebel
Woman » Frequently » Active in instigating to iniquity
Women » Active in instigating to iniquity
Women » Instances of » Jezebel, in her evil counsels to, and influence over, ahab
Women » Temptresses » Jezebel
Women » Queens » Jezebel » Characteristics of » Incited her husband to evil

1 Kings 21:26 (show verse)

He committed the most detestable acts by going after idols as the Amorites had, whom the Lord had dispossessed before the Israelites.

Ahab » King of israel » Idolatry of
Ahab » Facts concerning » Established idolatry
Amorites » Idolatry of
the Amorites » Ahab followed the abominations of
Elijah » Prophecies of » The destruction of ahab and his house
Idolatry » Adopted by the wicked kings
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Ahab
Repentance » Instances of » Ahab, when reproved by elijah for ahab's idolatry
Rulers' » Wicked » Instances of » Ahab, serving baal
Women » Instances of » Jezebel, in her evil counsels to, and influence over, ahab

1 Kings 21:27 (show verse)

When Ahab heard these words, he tore his clothes, put sackcloth over his body, and fasted. He lay down in sackcloth and walked around subdued.

Afflictions of the The Wicked » Sometimes humble them
Conviction of sin » Examples of » Ahab
Elijah » Prophecies of » The destruction of ahab and his house
Fasting » Examples of » Elijah
Fasting » Instances of » Of ahab, when elijah prophesied the destruction of himself and his house
Fasting » Of the wicked--exemplified » Ahab
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Ahab
Repentance » Instances of » Ahab, when reproved by elijah for ahab's idolatry
Repentance » False--exemplified » Ahab
Repentance » Examples of » Ahab
Sackcloth » The jews lay in, when in deep affliction
Sackcloth » Was worn » Frequently next the skin in deep afflictions
Women » Instances of » Jezebel, in her evil counsels to, and influence over, ahab

1 Kings 21:28 (show verse)

Then the word of the Lord came to Elijah the Tishbite:

Elijah » Prophecies of » The destruction of ahab and his house
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Ahab
Prophecy » Respecting individuals, see under their names » the word of the lord came to," etc., To » Elijah
Repentance » Instances of » Ahab, when reproved by elijah for ahab's idolatry
Repentance » False--exemplified » Ahab

1 Kings 21:29 (show verse)

“Have you seen how Ahab has humbled himself before Me? I will not bring the disaster during his lifetime, because he has humbled himself before Me. I will bring the disaster on his house during his son’s lifetime.”

Children » Involved in guilt of parents
divine Delays » In inflicting punishment
Elijah » Prophecies of » The destruction of ahab and his house
Error » Sin's penalty » Penalty sometimes delayed
Humble » Penitence, examples of » Ahab
Humility » Penitential » Ahab
Humility » Instances of » Ahab
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Ahab
delayed Penalty » Sin's penalty sometimes delayed
Punishment » Capital Punishment » Delayed
Repentance » Instances of » Ahab, when reproved by elijah for ahab's idolatry
Repentance » False--exemplified » Ahab
Sin » Penalty for » Penalty sometimes delayed
Sins » Penalty » Penalty sometimes delayed
Transgression » Sin's penalty » Penalty sometimes delayed