Jezreel (1-7) is located in the eastern corner of the Esdraelon Plain, near the Jordan River, in a highly fertile area. Naboth was likely one of the notable figures in the town, where King Ahab also owned properties. The king wants to buy Naboth’s vineyard, but Naboth refuses. In response, Jezebel schemes to eliminate Naboth and take his vineyard. The plan succeeds with the support of the city’s elders and notables. In this context, Elijah appears. Elijah’s confrontation with Ahab closely resembles that of Nathan with David (cf. 2 Sm 12). In both cases, the prophets’ courage and boldness are highlighted, as they do not back down even in the presence of kings. Like David, Ahab also shows signs of repentance. Following the strict principle of retribution that guides much of the Old Testament, Ahab’s repentance is rewarded by delaying the end of his dynasty—that it will not happen during Ahab’s lifetime but during the reign of his son.