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1 Naboth the Jezreelite had a garden in Jezreel, near the house of Ahab, king of Samaria.
2 Ahab said to Naboth: »Give me your garden so that I may have it for a garden of sweet plants. Since it is near my house let me give you a better vine-garden in exchange. If it seems good to you, let me give you its value in money.«
3 But Naboth said to Ahab, »God forbid that I give you the heritage of my fathers.«
4 Ahab returned to his house bitter and angry because Naboth the Jezreelite said to him: »I will not give you the heritage of my fathers.« Stretching himself on the bed with his face turned away, he would not eat.
5 Jezebel his wife came to him and asked: »Why is your spirit so bitter that you have no desire for food?«
6 He replied: »I was talking to Naboth the Jezreelite. I said to him: ‘Let me have your garden for money, or, if it pleases you, I will give you another garden for it.’ ‘But he said: »I will not give you my garden.«’«
7 Then his wife Jezebel said: »Are you now the ruler of Israel? Get up, eat and be happy. I will give you the garden of Naboth the Jezreelite.«