My Soul for a Potato

[265 words] There was a man named Naboth who had a vineyard that was located next to King Ahab’s palace. (1 Kings 21) The king decided it would make a good vegetable garden for himself and proceeded to make offers to Naboth for the property. Because the vineyard had been in his family for generations, Naboth graciously declined the king’s offer. Ahab became very upset and began to pout, lying in bed and refusing to eat. His wife, Jezebel, asked the king what was wrong and after hearing his complaint, devised a murderous scheme to obtain the vineyard. Soon, the plan was executed and Naboth was stoned to death. Jezebel tells Ahab that Naboth is dead, and the king immediately takes possession of the property. However, the word of the Lord comes to Elijah telling him to warn Ahab of impending doom because of the vineyard. After hearing that he…