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Berean Standard Bible

“But Naboth replied, “The LORD forbid that I should give you the inheritance of my fathers.””

1 Kings 21:3

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King Ahab covets a vineyard next to his palace owned by Naboth and offers to buy it or trade for a better one. Naboth's answer is a firm refusal.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

But Naboth replied, “The LORD forbid that I should give you the inheritance of my fathers.”

World English Bible (WEB)

Naboth said to Ahab, “May Yahweh forbid me, that I should give the inheritance of my fathers to you!”

King James Version (KJV)

And Naboth said to Ahab, The LORD forbid it me, that I should give the inheritance of my fathers unto thee.

American Standard Version (ASV)

And Naboth said to Ahab, Jehovah forbid it me, that I should give the inheritance of my fathers unto thee.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

But Naboth said to Ahab, By the Lord, far be it from me to give you the heritage of my fathers.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Y Naboth respondió á Achâb: Guárdeme Jehová de que yo te dé á ti la heredad de mis padres.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Pero Nabot respondió: ―Eso jamás sucederá, pues el Señor me prohíbe venderle la propiedad que ha pertenecido a mi familia durante generaciones.

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