Ahab and Naboth
Literal Comprehension:
Ahab was the king of Samaria, Israel. Naboth was a citizen of that place of Ahab. The king liked the vineyard and the king asked the Naboth to give it to him. Because he wanted to make it a garden of herbs. But the Naboth refused to sell it because it was the inheritance of his father's. Ahab became unhappy. He went to the palace and lied on the bed without eating anything. His wife, Jezebel asked him what had happened to him. He replied that Naboth had refused his vineyard foe money. He also refused another vineyard instead of his vineyard. The queen enclosed him that she would give the vineyard. Then she wrote a letter in Ahab's name to the elders and nobles of the place where Naboth lived. She wrote to bear two witnesses who would say that Naboth had blasphemed God and the king is deciding to exile him or giving death sentence. The Naboth was taken out of the city and stoned to death. The Lord knew about it and he sent Elijah to the king who had gone to capture the vineyard at Naboth. Elijah warn the king that Lord had been his enemy and dog's would like his blood. Also that had licked the blood of Naboth.
Interpretation:
The writer may be trying to show that powerful people often misuse that power to fulfill their desire. They became jealous at people's progress. They don't remain behind to do any hurtful things to fulfill their desires. The story also shows that God is always the enemy of evil people. We can never get place in mind by doing injustice.
Critical thinking:
This story shows the reality of the society and the behaviours of powerful people. However, some ideas of the story aren't convincing. After reading this story we can ask some questions. Do Gods exist? If so, what is the proof of their existence? Does a king really kill his innocent citizens for property? Are people ready to obey all the bad orders of the king? Can't they revolt against such king. I don't agree with the writer.
Assimilation:
After reading this story, I came to know that about the tyranny of the ancient kings. I also knew the people were very simple, gentle and obedient. They couldn't stand against tyranny. But I am ready to revolt against any kind of autocratic leaders or rulers. My blood boiled to know about the tyranny of the king Ahab.
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