Question 22
Greed and Its EffectsWhat did Jezebel aim to achieve by writing letters to the elders of Jezreel regarding Naboth? To
- A.have Naboth arrested and imprisoned.
- B.find justification for taking his vineyard.
- C.organize young men to stone him to death.
- D.have Naboth kidnapped and taken away.
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: B (find justification for taking his vineyard.)
Explanation
The letters arranged a false charge so that Naboth would be stoned and Ahab could take the vineyard (1 Kings 21:8-16).