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  1. Quote, unquote.<\/em> The conversation in verses 2-3 between Ahab, who wants to buy the vineyard, and Naboth, who refuses to sell, changes as Ahab\u2019s mood darkens (verses 4 through 6). Naboth\u2019s refusal seems less and less justified to Ahab.<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. Now that\u2019s how you rule!<\/em> Ahab offers a fair price for Naboth\u2019s vineyard. Receiving a rebuff, he gets depressed and gives up. Jezebel goes into high gear and says: \u201cNow is the time to show yourself king over Israel!\u201d (verse 7). According to her, \u201cshow yourself a king\u201d means to take it by force. But she also understands the rules of the game of the Israelite law. He can\u2019t just take the vineyard, he has to trump up charges in a fake trial, and blame Naboth of rebellion.<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. And that\u2019s how you do a trial<\/em>. The sham trial that was conducted, is described in great detail, allowing us to gain insight into how trials were actually held. The judges are elders, two witnesses need to testify, and when circumstances demand, a fast and a solemn assembly are decreed.<\/span><\/li>\n
  4. The king\u2019s law – not very legal<\/em>. 68 chapters ago Samuel warned about kings who would \u201cseize your choice fields, vineyards, and olive groves, and give them to his courtiers\u201d (1 Samuel 8:14). In this chapter, the kings seizes a vineyard, but it\u2019s also clear he has no legal right to do so.<\/span><\/li>\n
  5. Avoiding responsibility<\/em>. Ahab lays low when Jezebel sends out letters in his name in order to create the fake trial. Jezebel doesn\u2019t exactly take responsibility, either, when she dryly notes \u201cNaboth is no longer alive, he is dead\u201d (verse 15). 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