Parallel translations
4 additional translations▾
Parallel translations
4 additional translationsThey proclaimed a fast, and set Naboth on high among the people.
They proclaimed a fast and gave Naboth a seat of honor among the people.
they have proclaimed a fast, and caused Naboth to sit at the head of the people,
they proclaimed a fast, and set Naboth at the head of the people.
About this book
Old Testament▾
About this book
Old Testament1 Kings — From Solomon's glory to the divided kingdom — then Elijah's confrontation with Ahab and Jezebel dominating the second half. The promise of the Davidic covenant unfolding through temple glory, then beginning to unravel as idolatry and political fragmentation take hold.
- Author
- Compiler anonymous; Jewish tradition attributes to Jeremiah (Bava Batra 15a). The book draws on court annals and prophetic records cited by name.
- Date
- Events c. 970–852 BC; compilation during the late Judahite monarchy or exile