And Jezebel his wife said unto him, Dost thou now govern the kingdom of Israel? arise, and eat bread, and let thine heart be merry: I will give thee the vineyard of Naboth the Jezreelite.” — 1 Kings 21: 7

TAKE IT BACK

Prior to our Focal Scripture, Ahab had sought to possess the vineyard of Naboth, either by offering him another one, or paying him money for it. Notice that when Jezebel got involved, she simply declared that she would give the vineyard of Naboth to Ahab. Jezebel was not about to buy or negotiate for the vineyard...