1 Kings 21:12

BSB · Public Domain (CC0)

“They proclaimed a fast and gave Naboth a seat of honor among the people.”

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BSBPD

“They proclaimed a fast and gave Naboth a seat of honor among the people.”

Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)
KJVPD

“They proclaimed a fast, and set Naboth on high among the people.”

King James Version · Public Domain
ASVPD

“They proclaimed a fast, and set Naboth on high among the people.”

American Standard Version · Public Domain
YLTPD

“they have proclaimed a fast, and caused Naboth to sit at the head of the people,”

Young's Literal Translation · Public Domain
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Cross references

Other passages that echo 1 Kings 21:12 — 2 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  1. 1 Kings 21:8Then Jezebel wrote letters in Ahab’s name, sealed them with his seal, and sent them to the elders and nobles who lived with Naboth in his city.
  2. Isaiah 58:4You fast with contention and strife to strike viciously with your fist. You cannot fast as you do today and have your voice be heard on high.

Cross-reference data: Treasury of Scripture Knowledge (public domain) via OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0).

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