Good News Bible Anglicised

1 Kings 21:16-20 Good News Bible Anglicised (GNBDC)

16. At once Ahab went to the vineyard to take possession of it.

17. Then the Lord said to Elijah, the prophet from Tishbe,

18. “Go to King Ahab of Samaria. You will find him in Naboth's vineyard, about to take possession of it.

19. Tell him that I, the Lord, say to him, ‘After murdering the man, are you taking over his property as well?’ Tell him that this is what I say: ‘In the very place that the dogs licked up Naboth's blood they will lick up your blood!’ ”

20. When Ahab saw Elijah, he said, “Have you caught up with me, my enemy?”“Yes, I have,” Elijah answered. “You have devoted yourself completely to doing what is wrong in the Lord's sight.