Pouting

Ahab Covets Naboth’s Vineyard

A period of peace followed the battle of Aphek (20:26–34). Some time after the battle the events recorded in chapter 21 took place. Naboth was a neighbor of Ahab in Jezreel. Ahab wanted to buy Naboth’s vineyard to use for a vegetable garden. He offered to pay him in cash …

IllustrationDo Not Hate Upsets

In the spirit of adventure, young Lord Clive set out from his British home for India. The ship upon which he sailed was caught in a terrific storm, and continuous adverse gales drove it far off the course. Finally it limped into a South American harbor. There he had to remain for …