1. Naboth owned a vineyard in Jezreel near King Ahab's palace.
2. One day, Ahab said, “Naboth, your vineyard is near my palace. Give it to me so I can turn it into a vegetable garden. I'll give you a better vineyard or pay whatever you want for yours.”
3. Naboth answered, “This vineyard has always been in my family. I won't let you have it.”
4. So Ahab went home, angry and depressed because of what Naboth had told him. He lay on his bed, just staring at the wall and refusing to eat a thing.
5. Jezebel his wife came in and asked, “What's wrong? Why won't you eat?”