So Ahab spoke to Naboth, saying, “Give me your vineyard(A) so I can have it for a vegetable garden, since it is right next to my palace. I will give you a better vineyard in its place, or if you prefer, I will give you its value in silver.”

But Naboth said to Ahab, “I will never give my fathers’ inheritance(B) to you.”

So Ahab went to his palace resentful and angry(C) because of what Naboth the Jezreelite had told him. He had said, “I will not give you my fathers’ inheritance.” He lay down on his bed, turned his face away,(D) and didn’t eat any food.(E)

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