1 Kings 21:1-3

Living Bible

21 Naboth, a man from Jezreel, had a vineyard on the outskirts of the city near King Ahab’s palace. ² One day the king talked to him about selling him this land.

“I want it for a garden,” the king explained, “because it’s so convenient to the palace.” He offered cash or, if Naboth preferred, a piece of better land in trade.

³ But Naboth replied, “Not on your life! That land has been in my family for generations.”