And there came in two men, children of Belial, and sat before him: and the men of Belial witnessed against him, even against Naboth, in the presence of the people, saying, Naboth did blaspheme God and the king. Then they carried him forth out of the city, and stoned him with stones, that he died.” — 1 Kings 21: 13

NOT A VICTIM

It is instructive to observe that in bible times, especially amongst the Jews, there was often a public trial which could lead to imprisonment or public execution. It happened to Stephen (see Acts 6, 7); it happened to Paul (see Acts 12); it happened to Paul and Silas (see Acts 16)...