Question 14
Greed and Its Effects“Arise, take possession of the vineyard of Naboth the Jezreelite, which he refused to give you for money..”
Why did Naboth refuse to sell his vineyard?
- A.It was a big vineyard.
- B.He inherited it from his fathers.
- C.The money offered was too small
- D.He had no other vineyard.
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: B (He inherited it from his fathers.)
Explanation
Naboth said, “The LORD forbid that I should give you the inheritance of my fathers” (1 Kings 21:3). Family land was not to be sold.